SDLP selects Dolores Kelly in bid to oust sitting Upper Bann MP David Simpson

With the countdown now on to a December election the SDLP has confirmed its candidate in Upper Bann. Veteran MLA Dolores...

Legendary Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne dies, aged 85

The legendary Irish broadcaster, Gay Byrne, has died at the age of 85. Mr Byrne’s death was announced by RTÉ at...

Eye-opening experience as Armagh school pupils enjoy taste of Chinese language and culture

Pupils from St Malachy’s Primary School in Armagh have been given a taste of Chinese language and culture at St Anne’s...

Teenager who squared up to police and swore at them admits he was ‘out of line’

A Lurgan teenager who was abusive and confrontational to police has been handed a fine after admitting his behaviour was “out...

City of Armagh up to third in All-Ireland League with hard-fought victory away at Navan

Navan RFC 0 City of Armagh RFC 19 Report by Evan Morton Following their last minute defeat to Old Belvedere in...

Publican ‘L’ driver caught on motorway on cash and carry booze run

A publican who was only the holder of a provisional licence was detected on the motorway on his way to the...

Sensory-friendly Santa experiences for children with autism and special educational needs

As part of this year’s bumper festive programme, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is hosting free events to make...

Archbishop of Armagh to retire as Church of Ireland’s most senior cleric

The Church of Ireland’s most senior cleric, the Most Revd Richard Clarke, has announced that he will retire in the New...

Two horses killed in separate incidents in Armagh over weekend

Two horses have been killed in separate incidents in Armagh over the weekend. The first incident happened on Saturday night before...

Proposals to demolish ‘unsafe’ Newry landmark building and rebuild as social housing

Formal proposals to demolish a Newry landmark and rebuild as social housing – at a cost in excess of £1 million...

Man allegedly assaulted nurse and covered police uniform with excrement

A man who allegedly covered police uniform in excrement and assaulted a nurse has been granted bail subject to an address being...

Man jailed for eight months for 2016 assault which left victim’s bruised and bloodied

A man originally from the west of Ireland has been sentenced to eight months in prison for an assault in Newry...