Calls for all school bus routes be gritted falls on deaf ears due to ‘severe budget constraints’

“Severe budget constraints” is the reason not all school bus routes can be gritted across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough....

Man (24) charged with attempted murder and other offences after stabbing incident

Detectives investigating a stabbing incident at a house at Castleview in Gilford this morning (Sunday) have a charged a man. The...

Man arrested after serious stabbing incident leaves another in hospital

A 24 year old man has been arrested following a stabbing incident at a house at Castleview in Gilford in the...

Councillor says he may be left with little choice but pursue legal action over right to speak at meetings

A Cusher public representative has warned councillors may be left with little choice but to pursue legal action should they be...

Relief as Minister gives green light for A1 Junctions scheme

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today (Thursday) announced that the A1 Junctions Phase 2 road improvement scheme will progress. The Minister...

Man accused of barging into injured party’s home and punching him to head and jaw

A Gilford man who is accused of punching another male to the face has been refused bail over concerns for his...

Councillor demands ‘Visit Armagh’ name change to reflect entire borough

A Banbridge Alderman has urged council officers to change the branding of its tourism offering to better reflect the entire borough....

Calls to remove traffic wardens from ‘decimated’ town centres across ABC borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is to call for the removal of traffic wardens from town centres while the...

Council to consider shutting play parks over Covid concerns across borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council may have to take drastic measures, including closing public play parks, to help stop...

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,...

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...

Approval given to build new £4m petrol service station near Boulevard which will create 25 jobs

A new £4 million petrol filling station – which will create in the region of 25 jobs – has been given...