ABC Council votes to reduce fees for young swimmers across borough

A new £1 swimming fee for all under 18-year-olds is being introduced at local leisure centres. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon...

Police appeal over theft of ‘safety gate’ at Bessbrook Pond

Thieves who stole a gate from Bessbrook Pond have been accused of putting lives at risk. The black metal gate – which...

Vodafone brings 4G to Armagh city

Vodafone UK has started to roll out its 4G in Armagh City this week. The arrival of Vodafone 4G in Armagh...

Listen: Forty years on from the Miami Showband massacre

Forty years today, three members of the popular Miami Showband were gunned down in cold blood by the UVF. On July...

Calls for investigation in admissions at St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook

An independent investigation into admission practices at St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook has been called for by MLA Danny Kennedy....

Appeal for witnesses to serious assault in Newry

A young woman sustained what has been described as a “serious injury” after being struck in the face with glass. It...

Tributes flood in following death of GAA player Aaron Devlin

Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin has expressed her shock and sadness at the death of Ballinderry Shamrocks gaelic footballer Aaron Devlin....

Armagh astronomer helps find first confirmed aurora outside solar system!

The sky above a nearby ‘failed star’ or brown dwarf lying in the summer constellation Lyra shimmers with a beautiful green...

Dearbhail Savage after winning gold at the Special Olympics

Armagh Observatory says Perseid meteor shower will not disappoint!

It’s that time of year again and excitement is building with the annual Perseid meteor shower about to light up our...

Council backs more action to deal with human trafficking blight

Greater penalties for those involved in trafficking ‘countries working together’ to target the perpetrators – that, and much more, are required...

Police warning after increased reports of door-to-door sales

Increased reports of door-to-door sales people has prompted police in Armagh to urge the public to be cautious. The PSNI says...