New criteria to limit civic receptions in borough as council told ‘demand outweighs supply’

Fewer civic receptions will be held in the borough as council cannot keep up with demand. The ABC Council has been...

What volunteering means to Armagh man Dermot Mooney

Volunteers’ Week 1 – 7 June is an annual UK wide campaign which recognises the contribution volunteers make to our communities...

Man congratulated on rehabilitation by district judge as she sentences him for disorderly behaviour

A man who was disorderly in Craigavon Area Hospital has been congratulated on his rehabilitation by the district judge as he...

Lead and electrical cable taken during latest burglary at new-build housing development

Burglars have once again targeted a new-build housing development. The latest incident happened overnight (Tuesday) at Ashgrove Avenue in Newry. Police...

Alliance claims party bid to ‘silence’ minorities as motions on suicide and climate change deferred

An Alliance councillor has accused Sinn Fein of trying to “silence” minority parties and independents after two notices of motion brought...

Huhtamaki supports increase in recycling for ‘My House’ initiative

Lurgan based global packaging firm Huhtamaki along with two other local businesses are helping provide a lifeline for young people across...

Man caught with cannabis warned of ‘much more serious penalty’ if he comes back before court

A man who was caught with cannabis after not being dealt with for such an offence since he was a youth...

Flooding causing havoc for motorists on Co Armagh roads

Heavy rain and subsequent flooding is causing havoc for motorists across Co Armagh this morning (Wednesday). The Met Office issued a...

Man found drunk in street jailed for disorderly behaviour and told he will ‘inevitably kill himself’

A Portadown man who shouted and swore at police after being discovered lying on the ground intoxicated had been sentenced to...

‘Unfair allocation’ of nursery places forcing ‘distressed’ parents to consider not returning to work

Fresh calls have gone out for a “fairer allocation”system for nursery school places after claims parents had once again been left...

Charity plans Armagh ‘pop-up shop’ to feed ‘chronically hungry children’ in schools across the world

An Armagh-based charity – which works to help give children living in poverty around the world a better life – is...

Teen caught with drugs told he would he ‘horrified’ if he knew what his purchase was funding

A teenager who was found in possession of £100 worth of cannabis and cocaine has been handed a suspended sentence. The...