Full steam ahead for Golden Teapot return to Armagh as council approves Russell Street location

It will be full steam ahead for Armagh’s famed Golden Teapot’s return to the city centre! Planning approval has now been...

Coronavirus: O’Neills Sportswear ‘temporarily’ lay off 750 workers due to ‘cessation’ of orders

Sportswear giant O’Neills has laid off 750 staff ‘temporarily’ as a result of the coronavirus impact. The company said the decision...

Coronavirus: Exams body working to ‘fair and reliable’ solution on grades after tests cancelled

CCEA says it will be working to ensure a “fair and reliable” solution following the cancellation of exams and closure of...

Coronavirus: Health Minister warns 9,000 could die in Northern Ireland without social distancing

Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that 9,000 people in Northern Ireland could die during the coronavirus pandemic unless people play...

Man accused of GBH on woman refused bail with judge ‘convinced’ he will do the same if released

A man accused of grievous bodily harm on a female has been denied bail, with the judge “convinced that if he...

Coronavirus: Southern Regional College campusus to close to students from 5pm on Friday

Southern Regional College will close all campusus to students from 5pm on Friday. The decision was announced this afternoon. All six...

Coronavirus: Armagh community responds to crisis with action plan to bring help where needed

A united approach to tackling the impact of coronavirus in the Armagh area has been agreed with the formation of a...

Coronavirus: Social distancing could vastly limit spread as Assembly told 1 in 100 infected could die

One per cent of people infected by coronavirus will die, the Northern Ireland Assembly has been told. And the peak of...

Man in his 70s accused of historic sex offences to face Crown Court

A man who is accused of historic sexual offences against a single female has heard that he will face Crown Court...

Coronavirus: Armagh travel agent answers key questions around your holiday

Armagh travel agents – Professional Travel – have been inundated with queries ever since the outbreak of coronavirus Covid-19. This independent...

First person in Northern Ireland dies after contracting coronavirus

An elderly patient has died after contracting coronavirus – becoming the first fatality of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. It is understood...

Coronavirus: First death of patient with COVID-19 recorded in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has seen its first death from coronavirus. The Department of Health said the patient, who had tested positive for...