Consent for major Magheralin solar farm – despite objections from residents and MP

Plans for a major solar farm in Magheralin have been given the go-ahead despite objections from local residents and an MP....

Scarva set for huge Sham Fight parade

The annual Sham Fight at Scarva – to be held on Monday, July 14 – will see one of the biggest-ever...

Man (21) shouted ‘RUC’ before gesturing obscenely at police officers attending memorial service

A 21-year-old man shouted “RUC” out of a car before gesturing obscenely at police officers attending a memorial service in Newry...

It’s a no thank you for proposed 5G mast in centre of Armagh

Planners have refused proposals for a new 25-metre 5G mast in the centre of Armagh. The plans for the BT Exchange...

Family behind Home Bargains launch bid for potential huge Newry development

Newry could be in line to benefit from the development of a substantial Home Bargains unit, if eventual plans are passed....

Plans for new swimming pool for children with disabilities and complex needs in Moira refused

Plans for a new swimming pool for children with disabilities and complex needs in Moira have been refused. Proposals for the...

Deputy Lord Mayor leads delegation in Commemoration of Battle of the Somme

Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Jessica Johnston, together with fellow elected members, recently attended the Battle...

Armagh man punched another man in the face in presence of police

An Armagh man punched another man in the face in the presence of police officers after they were called to an...

Over £86,000 of illicit prescription drugs seized in South Armagh

Illicit prescription drugs with an estimated street value of £86,400 have been seized this week in Newry, Mourne and Down, it...

Newry Council present proposals for ‘major investment’ at Jennings Park

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDD) have submitted plans for a “major investment” to replace Jennings Park’s grass pitches with...

Police had to conduct covert ID parade with victim to confirm identity of fraudster

Police were forced to carry out a covert identity parade with a victim in order to confirm the identity of a...

Graffiti daubed on Scarva business premises overnight

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a business premises in the Main Street area of Scarva. A report...