Rathfriland man ‘unanimously ratified’ as new Grand Master of Orange Order

A Rathfriland man has been elected as the new Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland making him the...

Pressures on lifeguard provision at South Lake Leisure centre has caused ‘minor’ disruption

There is “pressure” on lifeguard provision – primarily in Craigavon’s South Lake Leisure Centre – with a total of 26 vacancies...

Man who assaulted a woman also told police he had ‘inserted razor blades up his back passage’

A man spat inside a police cell van on the way to and from hospital after telling officers he had "inserted...

School teacher caught drink driving on M1 motorway sped off from police at ’90mph’

A school teacher caught drink driving on the M1 motorway has been banned from the roads for three years.... This content...

Vacant Dromara house to make way for up to ten homes

Outline planning permission has been granted for the construction of up to ten dwellings at 41 Kinallen Road, Dromara, on a...

Tributes paid to former Banbridge High School metal work teacher who ‘touched so many hearts’

Tributes have been paid to a former Banbridge metal work teacher who “touched so many hearts”. John Brown ‘JB’ Martin –...

Sorrow at passing of a ‘dedicated’ St Patrick’s College vice-principal who impacted countless lives

Tributes have flooded in following the sad passing of a “dedicated” school vice-principal – and devoted mother-of-three – who passed away...

Banbridge woman convicted in animal cruelty case that saw dog put to sleep

A Banbridge woman has been convicted in court for cruelty to a dog, which resulted in the animal being put to...

Gilford Castle given green light to become 10-bedroom guesthouse

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of part of Gilford Castle into a guesthouse, with a total of ten...

Historic Gilford buildings – in ‘poor state of repair’ – could be demolished and rebuilt as shops

Historic buildings in the centre of Gilford – described as being “in a very poor state of repair” – could be...

Six talented students from ABC area clean up at WorldSkills competition finals

Students from Southern Regional College have once again achieved outstanding medal success at the 2025 WorldSkills UK National Finals. This success...

Banbridge internet sensation comes through for Christmas yet again with second £10,000 donation!

Christmas has been made for struggling families in Newry – yet again – as a Banbridge viral internet sensation pledges another...