Minister dismisses claims courts closure would deny access to justice

Details of the outcome of the consultation on plans to close Armagh Courthouse will go before Justice Minister David Ford this...

Hard-hitting play based on true life events coming to Markethill

A hard-hitting short play – based on the theme of drug and alcohol abuse – is coming to Markethill next month. ‘Our...

Flammable liquid poured through GAA club window and set alight

Extensive damage has been caused to a gaelic football club in an overnight arson attack. A window at the Tír Na...

Police say missing man had contacts in Lurgan and other areas

Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing Ballymena man who has contacts in County Armagh. Police, and the family...

PSNI officer’s brilliant ‘Pigs Might Fly’ skydive boosts PIPS Newry & Mourne

A local police officer has undertaken a 16,000 ft skydive to raise money for a local suicide awareness charity. And he...

New team members to help families give children best start in life

Eleven newly qualified health visitors have been appointed in the local area. It comes after recent statistics confirm that the Southern...

Huge homecoming for medal-winning boxers after ‘inspirational’ success

Three young boxers have been welcomed home triumphant with a huge crowd gathering to hail their success in the European Women’s...

Renault Clio used in three county Armagh burglaries yesterday

A silver Renault Clio is being linked to a number of burglaries in the south Armagh area yesterday. Police are appealing...

Teenage girl accused of making explosives not allowed to move in with boyfriend’s parents

A young county Armagh teenager, accused of making explosives, has been refused permission to live with her boyfriend’s parents in the Republic...

Weather warning for rain as Met Office warns of potential for flooding

It’s the calm before the storm and motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads with a very...

Assault prompts appeal to ‘look out for elderly friends and relatives’

An elderly woman was assaulted in Portadown last night (Wednesday). And the police are appealing for information. No details of the...

Martin Rocks sets new record in Mizen Head to Malin Head challenge

Armagh local Martin Rocks recently set a new record for a solo cycle from Mizen Head in County Cork to Malin Head,...