Covid, pressure and stress sees almost 800 Southern Trust staff absent on Monday

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust had almost 800 staff absent on Monday, January 25 as a result of Covid-19,...

Armagh pupils stay warm and waterproof during outdoor learning thanks to funding package

Primary Two pupils at Armagh’s Mount St Catherine’s school are set to benefit from outdoor teaching and learning following a £1000...

Armagh man who reversed into cousin’s van banned from driving for a year

An Armagh man who reversed into his cousin’s van has been banned from driving for a year. The 33-year-old’s barrister had...

Councillors win the day as extended Sunday trading hours request is rejected

Members of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have supported a proposal rejecting a request to extend Sunday trading hours...

Armagh community shows its grit to salt ‘impassable’ graveyard ahead of three funerals

It’s in times of need the Armagh community really stands up and is counted – today was another one of those...

Armagh GP delighted with jab uptake by over 80s as Covid-19 vaccine roll-out brings hope for all

A Co Armagh GP has expressed her delight at the “enthusiasm” from the over 80s since the roll out of the...

Plans to convert one of Armagh’s famous and historic Seven Houses into flats

One of Armagh’s row of famous Seven Houses could be converted into flats. An application seeking a change of use for...

Champion fundraiser Willie Nugent’s Christmas book raises fantastic £3,300 for trio of local charities

A Christmas book by Armagh’s champion fundraiser Willie Nugent has raised a fantastic £3,300. As a result of the sell-out success...

Podcast: Armagh GP Dr Frances O’Hagan on Covid, vaccine and toughest challenge of her career

 Finally, there really is some light at the end of this bleak, year-long tunnel. The Covid -19 vaccines are here...

Essex lorry death tragedy: Officers ‘will never forget what they saw in that trailer’

Seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following an investigation into the tragic...

Casting an eye on future as McCrystal Opticians invest in cutting-edge scanner technology

An Armagh optician, who has been operating in the heart of the city for the best part of three decades, says...

Lorry driver Maurice Robinson sentenced to 13 years in prison as Ronan Hughes gets 20 behind bars

A Co Armagh lorry driver who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants has been sentenced to 13 years...