Union demands employers ‘deliver real pay improvements’ as second week of strike looms

Union officials have reiterated their assertion that local authorities have the power to resolve the ongoing strike action which is shortly...

‘Enemy of democracy’: Election candidate hits out after billboard vandalised again

An election billboard in Banbridge has been vandalised for the second time in less than a week. The promotional piece for...

Police issue appeal for witnesses after pedestrian suffers serious injuries

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Newry...

Pedestrian taken to Craigavon hospital after collision in centre of Banbridge

One person has been rushed to hospital following a collision in the centre of Banbridge earlier this evening (Saturday). The collision...

Serious collision closes roads in centre of Banbridge

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious incident in the centre of Banbridge this afternoon. Motorists are advised that Bridge...

Marks and Spencer reveals plan for new Banbridge store opening

Marks and Spencer has today announced its brilliant new Foodhall in Banbridge is set to open on Tuesday, May 10 with...

Pensioner who headbutted schoolboy in row over golf given suspended jail term

A Gilford man who headbutted a 13-year-old boy has been given a suspended jail term. Francis Rex (69), of Riverside Apartments,...

Chief Executive denies Union’s claim Council aren’t doing enough to mitigate against strikes

The Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has denied claims the local authority could do more to...

Sinn Féin walk out of special Council meeting discussing impact of industrial action on services

The Sinn Féin group on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council withdrew from this afternoon’s special council meeting following the...

Online threats turn to action as Sinn Féin election billboard in Banbridge defaced

Threats to deface a Sinn Féin election billboard in Banbridge have been followed through. Upper Bann Assembly candidate John O’Dowd had...

Sinn Fein candidate reports online threats to vandalise election billboard in Banbridge

A Sinn Féin election candidate has reported to police sinister online threats to vandalise a billboard in Banbridge. The billboard, urging...

Union dismisses ABC Council claim it is powerless to stop two-week strike

Union officials insist denials by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council that it has no power over staff pay-structures which...