Bid to convert Newry shops to ‘opportunity centre’ for people with learning disabilities

A day opportunity centre for people with learning disabilities could be opened in Newry city centre. Planning approval is being sought...

Child (2) hidden in cupboard after police turn up at Armagh house party

A two-year-old child was found hidden away in a cupboard as a number of intoxicated adults partied at a house in...

Very convincing ‘Health Lottery’ scam letter targeting elderly Armagh residents

An Armagh woman has warned people to be on their guard after an elderly relative received a convincing scam letter purporting...

Co Armagh takeaway today named one of NI’s ‘top two’ fish and chip shops

A County Armagh takeaway has been named as one of Northern Ireland’s top two fish and chip shops. The accolade falls...

Schools and businesses face large bills as Council consider axing free waste collection

Schools and businesses in Banbridge could lose out of free waste collection as Council look to recuperate losses of £73,000. A...

Eight jobs to go at local newspapers as publisher aims to ‘remain profitable’

Up to eight jobs are to be axed from local Johnston Press titles across Northern Ireland. Staff at the 14 weekly...

Couple plead guilty to stealing £100,000 from credit union

A couple have admitted stealing almost £100,000 from a credit union in Banbridge just before a trial into the crime was...

Appeal for public to talk about organ donation during special week

The Southern Health Trust is supporting Organ Donation Week and an appeal for the public to talk about organ donation. Over...

Protest held outside Newry Bank of Ireland over withdrawal of Irish option on ATMs

Fóram an Dúin agus Oirialla say they were delighted with the turn-out at a protest outside the Newry branch of Bank...

New Co Armagh leisure centre ‘will create up to 500 jobs’

A new Craigavon leisure centre – being built at a cost in excess of £30 million – will create up to...

Approval sought for Chinese takeaway AND hot food unit at former filling station

A fast food outlet AND a Chinese takeaway could be en route to a new retail development at Newry Road in...

Bad weekend for ‘community as a whole’ following several sickening incidents

Last weekend has been described as bad for the community as a whole following a series of sickening attacks across the...