Dromore bookshop vandalised over decision to stock Sally Rooney works as public rush to voice support

A County Down bookshop has been vandalised after pledging to continue to stock titles by Sally Rooney. The Irish-born author’s publisher,...

Extended ban for Scarva man caught almost three times drink-drive limit

A Scarva man has been banned from driving for 18 months after he was caught behind the wheel in Tandragee with...

Eye spy good cause: Banbridge customers back glasses recycling appeal

Banbridge Lions Club is thanking local customers for their support as donations of unwanted spectacles continue through participating Gordons Chemists stores....

Dromore artist hopes petition for free drop-off and pick-up at Belfast’s two airports will take off

A County Down-based artist has launched a petition calling for Belfast’s two airports to abolish charges for people dropping off or...

Contractor expected to be sought in New Year to facilitate badly needed improvements at Banbridge school

A tender is expected to be released in the New Year to source a contractor to begin works on an extension...

Bear necessities: Shannon’s ‘Teddy’ business helping children feel confident, comforted and proud of who they are

A young Scarva businesswoman is helping children to celebrate difference and learn to accept themselves, with a range of teddy bears...

Banbridge store gifts over 300 footballs and kit bags to P1 kids to encourage them to get outside and play

A Banbridge business has donated over 300 footballs to children in the area in a bid to encourage them to get...

Commercial gym plan could deliver new future for former Royal Mail sorting office

Fresh plans could deliver a new use for the former Royal Mail sorting office in Rathfriland. For ABC Council is currently...

Approval granted for 32 new-build houses and apartments in Banbridge

Plans for a new residential development in Banbridge have been given the seal of approval from council. Proposals were put forward...

Family of young Loughbrickland man tragically killed in road accident give thanks to community

The family of a 21-year-old man who tragically lost his life in a road collision on the outskirts of Loughbrickland have...

Esteemed Banbridge businessman and public servant retired ‘kicking and screaming’ at grand age of 82

Mourners at the funeral of esteemed Banbridge businessman and councillor, Jim McElroy MBE heard that, such was his energy and dedication,...

Accountant returned for trial on fraud by abuse of position charges

An accountant has been returned for trial on charges relating to fraud by abuse of position some of which date back...