Notorious sex offender one of two jailed for ‘brazen’ pre-Christmas shoplifting spree

Two men, one of them a notorious rapist, who went on a “brazen” pre-Christmas shoplifting spree were handed jail sentences totalling...

Fears Debenhams staff in Newry and Craigavon could lose their jobs a ‘devastating blow’

Staff at Debenhams stores in Newry and Craigavon could lose their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The struggling...

Council’s stark warning over possibility of ‘high unemployment, lower pay and poor job prospects’

The growing reality of “high unemployment, lower pay and poor job prospects” looms large as government prepare to completely withdraw its...

Two Co Armagh churches seek planners’ blessing for youth facilities and car parking proposals

A County Armagh church is planning a new community building to cater for young people – from babies through to teens!...

Outline approval on way for plans to build 500 houses next to Craigavon Area Hospital

Outline planning permission looks set to be given to a huge housing development – consisting of 500 homes at a cost...

Man who harassed frightened ex with silent voicemails sentenced to four months in prison

A man who harassed his ex-partner with calls and voicemails has been sentenced to four months in prison. The sentence was...

Oxford Island ‘ghost site’ in need of urgent work to cater for holiday-at-home families

A Co Armagh beauty spot is in need of an urgent make-over to tap into the ‘staycation’ market with one local...

Man who took £700 from male with promise of Poker Tournament tickets gets suspended sentence

A Donaghcloney man who took £700 from another male for tickets and accommodation for the Irish Open Poker Tournament has been...

Stolen car used in late night ram raid on Portadown shop

Detectives investigating a ram raid-type incident in Portadown last night (Friday) are appealing for witnesses and information. Police were alerted at...

Tullylish GAC in full bloom as celebratory flowerbed marks 75th anniversary

A stunning flowerbed has been planted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in Laurencetown to celebrate the 75th anniversary...

Jail for son who damaged mother’s plant pots after she refused him entry to her home

A man who damaged plant pots belonging to his mother after she refused him entry to her home has been sentenced...

No love lost as Council debate on VJ Day celebrations turns into complete and utter farce

An attempt to vote on a proposal to stage VJ Day celebrations in the borough turned into a complete and utter...