Seventeen further Covid-related deaths as new ecommerce grant announced for micro businesses

There were 17 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Tougher NI driving penalties for mobile phone use will see new drivers banned immediately

Legislation brought forward by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to increase penalty points and fines for those using a hand-held mobile phone...

All NI students in final year of study to receive grades based on school professional judgments

All students who are in their final year of study and due to progress to the next stage of learning or...

Suspended sentence for man who stole bicycle outside Tesco in ‘really mean and nasty offence’

A Lurgan man who stole a bicycle parked up outside a supermarket has been sentenced to three months in prison suspended...

Edenvilla Play Park in Portadown set for £100,000 revamp

Edenvilla Park in Portadown is to receive an investment of £100,000 to upgrade the children’s play park – with work due...

More than 330 alcohol-specific deaths in NI in 2019 – highest on record

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that the number of alcohol-specific deaths in 2019 was the highest on record, with...

Suspected drink driver who refused to give breath, blood or urine samples was ‘taking the Michael’

A Craigavon man who failed to give police a sample of breath, blood or urine after being suspected of drink driving...

Major mixed-use plans for shop, creche and workshops at former abattoir site up for approval

A major project to redevelop the site of a former abattoir in Dungannon – creating a shop, workshops, creche and petrol...

Tandragee Spar shop extension given go-ahead despite objectors’ protests over traffic concerns

A Tandragee family-run Spar shop is to undergo a major extension after plans for the development were approved. The Henderson Group...

Man who stole Tyson Fury book and plant pots with friend in clown mask gets three months jail

A man who stole a Tyson Fury autobiography and plant pots whilst accompanied by a man in a clown mask has...

Major £230,000 road improvement scheme for Newtownhamilton estate after years of campaigning

A £230,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Dungormley Estate, Newtownhamilton will begin in two weeks time – after years of campaigning by...

Eleven further Covid-related deaths as positive cases continue to drop across NI

There were 11 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). Today’s stats – according to the official...