Man punched his partner’s ex-boyfriend in face as he slept, court hears

A Lurgan man accused of attacking his partner’s ex-boyfriend has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Mark Gallery, of Donnelly Gardens,...

Judge slams woman’s ‘unacceptable’ behaviour in Craigavon hospital

A Lurgan woman charged with disorderly behaviour at Craigavon Area Hospital has made a judge rethink her sentencing over offences which...

Life-saving defibrillator bought through community fundraising vandalised again

A life-saving defibrillator at a Co Armagh shop has been vandalised for a second time. The device – which has bought...

Man who violently attacked innocent bystander in kebab shop fined £600

A Lurgan man who viciously attacked an innocent bystander at a kebab shop in the town has been fined £600. Kyle...

Senior officer says he understands ‘anger’ around incident which left man in hospital

A senior police officer says he understands the “anger and frustration” felt by many people around an incident which saw a...

Calls for officer who allegedly struck man in head with baton to be suspended

There have been calls for the police officer allegedly responsible for striking a young man across the head with a baton...

Roadworks welcomed but extreme disappointment as others forgotten

A number of rural roads in north Armagh have been resurfaced but extreme disappointment has been expressed as others in bad...

Anger expressed at police tactics after ‘peacemaker’ left hospitalised

A man who tried to calm tensions during a brawl outside a bar in Lurgan in the early hours of Monday...

‘Clearly she can’t drive’ judge slams after woman crashes into hedge

A Lurgan woman who a judge claimed “clearly can’t drive” has had three penalty points placed on her licence. The 28-year-old,...

Police Ombudsman probe after man sustains serious head injury as officers intervene in brawl

A man sustained a head injury and received hospital treatment after a brawl, during which police had to use batons. It...

Road closed in both directions following collision near train crossing

A road closure has been put in place following a traffic collision in Lurgan. It happened on the Antrim Road near...

Co Armagh school campus ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘detrimental’ to students

A Co Armagh school campus described as “not fit for purpose” is “detrimental” to students studying at the school, according to...