Cinema and gyms to open on Friday as Stormont relax restrictions further

Cinemas and gyms will be allowed to open to the public from tomorrow (Friday). The Executive has also confirmed further relaxations...

Work begins on two rural projects – including football pitch – worth over £250,000

Work has started on two rural projects that secured over £250,000 funding from SOAR ABC – and the local communities are...

No Covid-19 deaths in a week in NI as major UK retailer Boots looks to cut 4,000 jobs

There has been no Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland for seven days, according to the Department of Health. It keeps...

Man accused of multiple assaults on ex-partner and holding knife to her throat is granted bail

A Newry man accused of assaulting his ex-partner on multiple occasions has been granted bail. Court heard that on one occasion...

Crossmaglen will ‘come alive again’ with street cafés but must not come at expense of disabled

Crossmaglen – like many towns across our boroughs – will ‘come alive again’ with the introduction of street cafés but that...

Man to face Crown Court over theft allegation dating back two years

A man has learned that he will face Crown Court proceedings over an alleged theft which dates back to July 2018....

Lane closure in place until end of August as resurfacing work starts on major Newry road

A full road closure will be in place on a stretch of the Belfast Road in Newry until the end of...

Bail for man alleged to have gone to father’s home with meat cleaver and spitting on police officer

A Craigavon man who is alleged to have spat in the face of a police officer and attended his father’s home...

VAT cut from 20% to 5% on food, accommodation and attractions ‘game changer’ for hospitality industry

Politicians and business sector have welcomed plans to cut the level of VAT on food, accommodation and attractions from 20% to...

No new Covid-19 deaths for fifth day running as face masks on public transport mandatory from Friday

There has been no new Covid-19 deaths in northern Ireland for the fifth day running, according to the Department of Health....

Co. Armagh towns and villages to be included in major fibre broadband programme

A full fibre broadband programme will be rolled out across Co. Armagh towns and villages over the next two years. Openreach...

Co. Armagh pastor connected to charges relating to ‘Black Lives Matter’ Facebook video

A Co. Armagh pastor accused of offences arising from a social media video did not make an appearance in court where...