Markethill band ‘to join Scarva counter-protest’ to pro-Palestine march after parades body ruling

A Markethill-based band has indicated it intends to join a counter-protest in Scarva on Saturday morning after the Parades Commission ordered...

Call for Markethill traders ‘forum’ to help minimise disruption during town improvement works

ABC Council has been asked to ensure disruption for businesses is kept to a minimum when environmental improvements get underway in...

Markethill scuba-diving centre suffer thousands of pounds worth of damage in ‘serious’ act of vandalism

A relatively new scuba-diving centre based in a Markethill quarry have expressed their deep hurt and frustration after vandals targeted their...

‘Markethill will never be the same’: Popular village butcher was a cut above the rest

Just weeks ago, Markethill mourned the loss of a well-loved and respected character who became a friend to many through his...

Enquiries ongoing into graffiti attack on private property in Markethill

Police have confirmed they are investigating an incident, which happened in the Bunker Hill area of Markethill, which saw private property...

Markethill resident ‘no confidence’ in DfI over failure to fix ‘death trap trench’ at busy junction

A Markethill man has written to roads officials demanding action after witnessing a near-miss collision at a “death trap” junction. And...

Minister assures public that DfI will work with Council to improve road safety at Gosford

The Department for Infrastructure is working with ABC Council to consider additional safety measures at Gosford Forest Park, according to the...

Judge’s stark warning amid road deaths epidemic after man clocked at 101mph in Markethill

A man clocked at 101mph on the Gosford Road outside Markethill has been warned that courts “won’t tolerate this type of...

Man who put breeze block through Markethill shop window before attacking owner jailed

A prolific offender who smashed a Markethill shop window with a breeze block and put a shopkeeper in a headlock has...

‘Disgraceful’ road conditions across Richhill and Cusher putting lives at risk

A Cusher councillor says he is being “inundated” with complaints over what he describes as the “disgraceful” and dangerous state of...

‘Right-turning lane’ suggested amid campaign for footbridge at Gosford Forest Park

Over the last number of years there have been back-and-forth discussions surrounding the merit of a footbridge at the entrance to...

Popular Markethill supermarket acquired by Eurospar chain with £2.5m planned investment

Henderson Retail Ltd – the privately owned family business based in Mallusk – has acquired Hunters of Markethill from the Creighton...