Markethill’s ‘dual use’ recreation scheme report going before council

A new school building for Markethill High School is “highly likely”. The assertion is made by consultants Venturei Network during the course of its...

Final approval this week for major Keady and Richhill works

Final approval will be given this week for major environmental improvement schemes in Keady and Richhill, Armagh I can reveal. And...

Kennedy welcomes assurances over files release for Kingsmills inquest

Taoiseach Enda Kenny personally phoned Alan Black, the sole survivor of the Kingsmills Massacre, to offer personal assurances that legal obstacles...

Athlete’s hopes of international appearance jeopardised by theft

A carbon fibre Paralympic blade has been stolen from a vehicle in County Monaghan, not far from the border with south Armagh....

Special week of events to celebrate diversity and community relations

Next Saturday will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Butler Yeats, the great Irish poet and one of...

Three local nominees chasing IPB Pride of Place Awards glory

Keady has been nominated for an All-Ireland competition which acknowledges the work that communities are doing all over the island. It...

Permanent toilet provision planned at Loughgall Country Park

The provision of new permanent toilet facilities at Loughgall Country Park is to be investigated. And temporary toilets are to be provided...

Senior rates officials to be told huge rises ‘unacceptable’

Land and Property Services will be called to task on Monday during a meeting to discuss rates revaluations which have the...

Major £3m sewer improvement works in Armagh to be completed next summer

Extensive Armagh city sewer improvement work is set to be completed by late summer 2016. The first phase of the £3million sewer...

Neighbourhood policing team save woman from River Bann

A PSNI inspector has hailed the heroic action of his officers after a woman was rescued from the River Bann today...

Trust presents MIU permanent closure plan as ‘consultation’ begins!

Six days after the Southern Trust said it was opening a public consultation on the future of Armagh’s Minor Injuries Unit...

Legendary X Factor judge to mentor Portadown’s Got Talent hopefuls

Excitement is building in Portadown, Belfast and beyond after superstar X Factor judge Louis Walsh confirmed he will be popping along...