Lorry driver Maurice Robinson sentenced to 13 years in prison as Ronan Hughes gets 20 behind bars

A Co Armagh lorry driver who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants has been sentenced to 13 years...

Orienteering project for people with disabilities to be established at Gosford and Tannaghmore Gardens

An orienteering project for people with disabilities looks set to be established at two of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...

Carers unable to get to clients because of ‘shambolic’ failure to keep grit boxes replenished

Essential services – including carers and postal deliveries – have been unable to ‘access all areas’ in the borough during recent...

Maurice Robinson and Christopher Kennedy among eight men due to be sentenced over migrant deaths

County Armagh lorry drivers Maurice Robinson and Christopher Kennedy are among eight men who will be sentenced over the deaths of...

New Year old problem as Gosford’s troublesome parkers now blocking road out of Markethill too

New Year, Old Problem! The issue of parking at Gosford Forest Park is still very much a reality. And for residents...

Former Markethill pub could be transformed into shop units and apartments

A former Markethill pub looks set to be given a new lease of life. The old Hillside Tavern premises, at Main...

Fallen trees as high winds set to give way to snow and ice throughout Sunday and Monday

Storm Bella is causing problems in Co. Armagh this Boxing Day evening with strong winds and heavy rains making travelling particularly...

NI man one of two found guilty of the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants

Two men – one from Northern Ireland – have been found guilty of the manslaughter of all 39 Vietnamese migrants found...

Glamping all the way at Gosford as council goes to tender for ‘supply and delivery’ of ‘lodge pods’

New glamping pods should be in place at Gosford Forest Park by the spring of next year. Armagh City, Banbridge and...

Quick off the mark Markethill Festival committee raise £6,000 for charity despite pandemic

The committee of the Markethill Festival raised £6,000 for their chosen charities despite the pandemic and restrictions forcing them to call...

One car recovered but BMW still missing following burglary at home outside Markethill

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in the Rockstown Road area of Mowhan, near Markethill. Between approximately 10pm on...

New development of bungalows planned for Markethill

There are plans in the pipeline for a new development of bungalows in Markethill. An application for the new homes –...