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,...

Further 16 Covid deaths as Trust chief says just 15 life or death operations went ahead last week

There were 16 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Every day since beginning of January ‘a car load of people died’ as a result of Covid-19

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area is the “epicentre” of Northern Ireland’s battle with Covid-19, says the Chief Executive...

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...

Debenhams brand sold for £55m with stores in Craigavon and Newry to close permanently

Hundreds of staff across two major Debenhams stores in Craigavon and Newry will lose their jobs following the £55 million sale...

Conditional discharge for man who assaulted partner and two daughters while drunk

A Lurgan man who assaulted his partner and two daughters has been handed a conditional discharge for two years. In sentencing...

Priest called to administer last rites stunned at what he witnesses from staff in Craigavon Hospital

A Co. Armagh priest has praised the “humanity” of frontline workers at Craigavon Area Hospital who have offered comfort to those...

Council eye 2021 as tourism opportunity with ‘people to continue staying at home’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will place a great emphasis on the Game of Thrones project in an attempt...

Two men accused of wounding male with intent to cause GBH to face Crown Court

Two men who are accused of wounding another male with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm will face Crown Court...

Investigation launched after anti-vaccine protesters gathered outside leisure centre where vaccine being administered

A police investigation has been launched after anti-vaccine protestors gathered outside Craigavon’s South lake Leisure Centre on Sunday. The small group...

Man accused of having cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply to face Crown Court

A Portadown man accused of possessing both cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply will face Crown Court proceedings next month....