Text scam advising people they are eligible for Covid-19 vaccine as con artists try to cash in

Police are warning the public of a new phishing text message scam circulating telling people that they are ‘eligible’ for the...

Thirteen further Covid-related deaths in NI as all GCSE and A-Level exams set to be cancelled this year

There were 13 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Wednesday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

South Armagh GAA club scores approval to build new sports changing complex and gym

A south Armagh GAA club is celebrating after being given the go-ahead to build a new sports changing complex. Mullaghbawn GFC...

NHS waiting times will take ‘years to recover’ as officials warn it will worsen due to lockdown

Thousands of adults and children missed out on potentially life-saving scans after services grounded to a halt due to Covid-19, it...

Executive announce further restrictions from this Thursday to run until February 6

The Executive has tonight agreed a package of additional restrictions given the high levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community. Ministers...

Schools to stay closed and ‘promote remote learning’ until February half-term break

Education Minister Peter Weir has said pre-school education settings, primary and post primary schools will be required to provide remote learning...

Council tabled terms which would see refuse drivers receive pay increase of almost £2,500 by April

Bin lorry drivers in the old Down District Council area would see an increase in their annual salary of almost £2,500...

Further 18 Covid-related deaths; hospital numbers jump and pupils in NI likely to remain off school until mid-February

There were 18 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Pain felt by Kingsmills massacre remains ‘undiminished’ 45 years on

The pain felt by those who lost loved ones at Kingsmills “remains undiminished”, First Minister Arlene Foster said on the 45th...

Jail for man who ransacked home of 89-year-old woman as she slept in her bed

A man who broke into and ransacked the home of an 89-year-old lady while she was in bed was handed a...

Armagh’s bin lorries are ‘fit for purpose’ despite concerns raised by staff

Armagh’s bin lorries “are fit for purpose”, according to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s head of environmental services. The...

Heartbreak for campaigning daughter as she loses ‘best friend’ mum to Covid

A Portadown woman who campaigned for better access for loved ones to care homes has shared her heartbreak at losing her...