Markethill High ‘new-build’ remains on Education Authority’s ‘priority list’

The Education Authority has said a new-build school for Markethill High remains a priority – despite comments in the Assembly last...

Demands for full explanation for Minister’s rejection of Markethill High new build

There have been calls for a full explanation for the lack of progress in obtaining a new build at Markethill High...

Education Minister says ‘no’ to new-build Markethill High School

Community hopes for a new-build Markethill High School have been dealt a fatal blow in the Assembly. Education Minister John O’Dowd has...

Former Old Barn Steakhouse closes, but jobs safe, say owners

The former Old Barn Steakhouse in Markethill is to close just weeks after it was given a new identity as ‘The...

St James’ Primary School, Mullaghbrack, takes closure fight all the way to Stormont

The fight to save a rural County Armagh primary school from closure has gone to Stormont. Representatives of St James’ Primary...

County Armagh prepares to remember the Fallen

Remembrance Day services will be held across the county tomorrow (Sunday) as Armagh pays its respects to those who died in...

Man treated for burns after ferocious fire rages at Markethill farm

A man has been treated for burns and the effects of smoke inhalation after this afternoon’s fire at Markethill. The blaze...

Emergency services tackling large farm fire outside Markethill

Emergency services are currently tackling a blaze on a farm the outskirts of Markethill, county Armagh. The Tandragee Road near the...

Markethill store robbed by pair who made off with cigarettes and alcohol

Cigarettes and alcohol were stolen from a Markethill convenience store on Tuesday. Police in Armagh are appealing for information following the...

Small businesses across county Armagh need ‘maximum support’

Small businesses in towns across county Armagh need to receive the “maximum support possible” in “difficult trading conditions”. DUP MLA Mr William...

‘Small Business Saturday’ and ‘Our First Christmas’ campaigns to boost trade

A bid to boost trade for shoppers in the borough’s main towns and villages is expected to be undertaken with two...

Markethill High School wins International School Award from British Council

Markethill High School has been presented with a prestigious award during its European Day of Languages celebrations attracting an audience of...