Armagh GP says frustrating phone triage ‘is a safety issue’ as demand on limited staff is ‘enormous’

A leading complaint with GP services is the often maligned phone first service, however, one leading Armagh doctor says “demand is...

Livingstone Tractor Run in memory of young Keady man Shane Lappin

The Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run will be back on Saturday, December 31 and it is dedicated this year to a young...

Record breaker! Armagh Observatory records sunniest November in almost 100 years

While mercury levels dip and a big freeze bites, November was altogether a little bit different as Armagh Observatory recorded the...

Cold Weather Payments extended to additional postcode areas

Cold Weather Payments have been extended to 11 more postcode areas as temperatures remain at freezing point and below in some...

Mum’s delight as Armagh primary school covers cost of Christmas dinners for every child

It’s a simple gesture but one that will mean so much to many parents – and children – in the most...

Keady man assaulted police when approached for outstanding money warrant

A Keady man who assaulted police and tried to flee when they arrested him for outstanding money warrants has been given...

Former Armagh DVA Centre workers slam ‘toxic, bullying’ environment

Two former employees of the DVA test centre in Armagh have spoken of a “toxic” working atmosphere which forced them to...

Children’s Lapland Charity gifted £2,750 from Masonic Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh has donated £2,750 to the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust...

Blackwatertown R driver fled scene after crashing £20,000 car on hard shoulder

A restricted driver from Blackwatertown who fled the scene after crashing his car on a grass verge has been fined and...

Armagh man who spat at paramedic and dad pushing baby in pram says he’s known for charitable Covid work

An Armagh man who spat in an ambulance and sent harassing messages has been given 80 hours of community service, alongside...

Local hospital and health centre pickets confirmed for Monday as nurses go on strike

Pickets will be held outside Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill in Newry as nurses prepare to strike. NIPSA members will...

Teen banned from Armagh and told he faces custody if he tries to contact mother

A Portadown teenager who smashed a door belonging to his mother has been barred from entering Armagh. Francis Lennon, of Garvaghy...