Councillors spend Saturday highlighting problems on ‘death trap’ B31

The main Newtownhamilton to Armagh Road has been described as a “death trap” and so bad that two councillors from separate...

Council propose visiting Portugal, Russia and USA to scope out Warrenpoint cruise potential

Moves are in the pipeline to try and sell Warrenpoint as a key destination to cruise ship operators. And Newry, Mourne...

It’s the dogs! Armagh’s doggie day care that offers the ‘VIP’ experience

Has your dog had a ruff day all at home on their own, or in need a grooming to look fabulous...

Armagh student over the moon after winning two-week Space School place in USA

A student at Southern Regional College’s Armagh Campus is set to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity after winning a...

Major innovation conference proposed to attract jobs and investment for Newry

Approval is being sought to stage the first of what could become an annual innovation conference in Newry to highlight all...

Revised legislation call to trace culprits after latest tyre dumping incident

Further calls for tougher enforcement have been sounded after the latest incident of tyres being dumped in south Armagh. Two piles...

Teenager high on Xanax and cannabis crashed car after visiting dying grandmother

A 19-year-old woman appeared at court this week after crashing her car with both Xanax and cannabis in her system, whilst...

Council expected to ditch newspaper advertising unless legally obliged

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering stopping placing advertisements in newspapers – unless legally obliged to do so. A...

Balloon and lantern release ban shot down with calls for rethink of proposals

A proposal to ban balloon and lantern releases from council-owned properties has NOT been passed. Instead, the issue is to be...

Lord Mayor confirms Cars, Bikes & Coffee fundraiser for NI Air Ambulance

A Cars, Bikes and Coffee fundraiser is being planned to raise money for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance. The event will...

Man banned from keeping animals for 10 years after pony is put to sleep

A Co Armagh man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a welfare officer was forced to put...

Highly intoxicated Markethill man crashed into Tayto factory steps

A Markethill man was caught driving drunk whilst on his way to purchase alcohol, a court heard this week. Jordan Topping,...