Stories By Micheal McKenna
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/ 10 years agoABC Council votes to reduce fees for young swimmers across borough
A new £1 swimming fee for all under 18-year-olds is being introduced at local leisure centres. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon...
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/ 10 years agoPolice appeal over theft of ‘safety gate’ at Bessbrook Pond
Thieves who stole a gate from Bessbrook Pond have been accused of putting lives at risk. The black metal gate – which...
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/ 10 years agoAppeal for witnesses to serious assault in Newry
A young woman sustained what has been described as a “serious injury” after being struck in the face with glass. It...
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/ 10 years agoArmagh astronomer helps find first confirmed aurora outside solar system!
The sky above a nearby ‘failed star’ or brown dwarf lying in the summer constellation Lyra shimmers with a beautiful green...
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/ 10 years agoArmagh Observatory says Perseid meteor shower will not disappoint!
It’s that time of year again and excitement is building with the annual Perseid meteor shower about to light up our...
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/ 10 years agoCouncil backs more action to deal with human trafficking blight
Greater penalties for those involved in trafficking ‘countries working together’ to target the perpetrators – that, and much more, are required...
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/ 10 years agoPolice warning after increased reports of door-to-door sales
Increased reports of door-to-door sales people has prompted police in Armagh to urge the public to be cautious. The PSNI says...
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/ 10 years agoBMA wants fruit and veg scheme rolled out for four to seven-year-olds
The British Medical Association has called on Stormont to make free school meals available to ALL school children in the four to...
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/ 10 years agoPSNI warns speeding motorists: “Catch a grip and slow down!”
Five motorists have been clocked driving in excess of 100mph in Portadown over the past few days. Inevitably putting lives at...
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/ 10 years agoPolice recover goods in house search after shoplifting arrest
Suspected stolen goods were recovered during a follow-up search at a house. The PSNI in Newry and Mourne arrested a person...
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/ 10 years agoVictims of recent assaults required hospital treatment
Police are appealing for help after recent assaults – one in a Newry nightclub and the other outside licensed premises in...
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/ 10 years agoPolice appeal for help in finding 16-year-old Shannon
Police are appealing for help in finding a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since tea-time yesterday (Monday). Shannon Wiltshire went...