Election drama as sitting councillor loses out in Armagh – another wins by 1.84 votes

It was a night of high drama with agony and ecstasy for two sitting ABC councillors. Ulster Unionist Gordon Kennedy squeezed...

Newcomer Brona Haughey wins first ever Cusher seat for Sinn Fein

History was created in Cusher after newcomer Brona Haughey claimed a Sinn Fein seat in the ward for the first time...

No candidate elected at first count in Craigavon but former SF councillor eliminated

Former Sinn Fein–turned Aontu councillor Fergal Lennon has lost his seat in Craigavon. No candidate managed to garner the 1,613 quota...

Local Elections 2019: Live updates from Banbridge and Newry as counting begins

Polls closed at 10pm across Northern Ireland on Thursday night. And now it’s down to the business of counting. There are...

‘Complete nuisance’ assaulted police and urinated in cell after drinking most of the day

A Co Armagh man who assaulted police and urinated in a cell has been sentenced to three months in prison. Court...

ABC Council in-depth: Key battles in 2019 local council elections

On the eve of another local election polling day, we take a look at the make-up of our two local councils...

‘One last chance’ for mum who swore in front of police outside school as she went to collect children

A Craigavon woman who was disorderly outside a school whilst picking up her children has been given “one last chance” as...

Almost four children A DAY receive emergency food bank supplies in north Armagh

Almost four children a day receive emergency supplies from a food bank in Upper Bann. The shocking figures revealed that 3,300...

Drunk driver sends car carrying a baby crashing through takeaway window

A drunk driver smashed into the back of a car which was carrying a six-month-old baby, and sending through the window...

Council encouraging groups to apply for Small Grants Scheme

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is encouraging local residents, schools, volunteer and community organisations to apply for this year’s...

Man (63) fined £1,000 over ‘sophisticated enterprise’ after cannabis found growing at his home

A Craigavon man who had 10 cannabis plants found in his home during a police search has been handed a suspended...

Man who crashed whilst twice the legal limit asked police: ‘I’ve f***** up, haven’t I boys?’

A Co Armagh man who crashed whilst twice the drink-drive limit has been handed a 12-month disqualification. Court heard the 20-year-old...