CCTV pilot mooted in bid to ‘win back’ play parks for kids as vandalism ‘costing around £26,000 a year’

CCTV could be installed as part of a pilot project in a bid to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour and vandalism in...

Armagh planning consultant admits to taking money to lodge application that was never filed

An Armagh planning consultant has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 after admitting he took money to lodge a planning...

Inquest hears of ‘remarkable bravery’ of friends who tried to help at scene of Armagh crash which claimed four lives

Young people returning from a night out have been hailed for their "remarkable bravery" after they stopped and tried to rescue...

Mourners hear how newly-graduated Shionnainn ‘brought joy, fun, and laughter’ to family and friends

A south Armagh community came together in grief for the funeral Mass of Newtownhamilton woman Shionnainn McArdle, whose sudden death has left...

Bail denied for man subject to deportation order allegedly found with crack, meth and heroin

A man, who police argue is "kicking the can down the road" in regards to his deportation order by consistently reoffending,...

Ancient legends light up Drogheda as Lú Festival of Light returns this October

Four nights of spectacular projections, street entertainment and family fun from October 23–26, 2026. Drogheda’s historic streets will come alive with...

Police probing two overnight arson attacks in Newtownhamilton

Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to two arson attacks in Newtownhamilton last night, Tuesday, October 6. Sergeant...

‘Life and death’ fears as council warns Daisy Hill maternity cut would create postcode lottery for Newry mothers

Concerns for expectant Newry mothers’ being cast into postcode lottery for safety has caused an “urgent” call for a health staff...

Inquest to be held into death of Armagh man who ‘died a hero’ trying to save young woman from river

An inquest has been scheduled in the New Year into the death of an Armagh man who died during a desperate...

Portadown sex offender breached SOPO by entering into new romantic relationship

A Portadown man has admitted to breaching the conditions of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) by not informing his Designated...

Man pushed wheelchair user ‘close to side of head’ where he had spinal fluid drain

A man has been sentenced for assaulting a wheelchair-bound man – who had a drain from his head to stomach –...

NIHE teams won’t let grass grow under feet next year as cutting to start earlier after 2026 ‘difficulties’

Constant rainfall of almost biblical proportions hampered grass-cutting across Housing Executive estates. But lessons will be learned with plans to get...