Firefighters tackled blaze at three-storey property in Newry

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property in Newry on Friday afternoon. The three-storey house caught fire on Edward...

Coronavirus: Councillor hits out as large crowds gather outside Newry takeaway despite ‘social distancing’ calls

A large gathering of people – young and old – were photographed congregating outside a Newry city takeaway late last night...

Man caught with about a gram of cocaine warned stay on ‘straight and narrow’ or go to jail

A man has been warned by a district judge that he must be on the “straight and narrow” or he will...

Armagh man stole car battery from Halfords for money for his children

An Armagh man stole a car battery from Halfords to gain money for his children, a court has heard. The 42-year-old’s...

Armagh pensioner who found long-lost American daughter denied emotional reunion because of Covid-19 outbreak

An Armagh pensioner who only just found out about his long-lost daughter living in southern California has been denied an emotional...

Coronavirus: Calls for parents to send children to school only if ‘no other viable arrangements’

Parents have been urged to send children to school next week, only if there are no “other viable arrangements”. Education Minister...

Coronavirus: NI Minister responds to government’s ‘unprecedented’ decision to pay wages

The Northern Ireland Economy Minister has welcomed the “unprecedented” move for the UK government to pay the majority of wages for...

Armagh man jailed for a month for having Class A, B and C drugs

An Armagh man who was caught with Class A, B and C drugs has been jailed for a month. The 21-year-old’s...

Prime Minister says cafes, bars and restaurants to close as chancellor announces coronavirus bailout

All cafes, bars and restaurants in the UK are to close “as soon as they reasonably can”, the Prime Minister has...

Coronavirus: Drive to recruit former health professionals ahead of Covid-19 surge

As Northern Ireland prepares for the Covid-19 surge, a concerted push is underway to recruit former health professionals back into the...

Coronavirus: Royal School Armagh and Wallace High to share Ulster Schools’ Cup

The Royal School Armagh and Wallace High will both share the Ulster Schools’ Cup trophy, it has been announced. It comes...

Coronavirus: Nine new cases confirmed in Northern Ireland with one death registered

There have been nine new cases of Covid-19 coronavirus reported in Northern Ireland this afternoon (Friday). The Department of Health released...