New Labour MP speaks of pride in his roots in maiden Parliamentary speech

A former south Armagh man, who was elected as a Labour MP at last month’s Westminster election, has spoken of his...

Over 2000 sign petition demanding funding to save Firs Playgroup

A petition demanding the restoration of funding to secure the future of Armagh’s Firs Playgroup has been handed over at Stormont...

Education Minister asked for St Brigid’s High buildings update

Education Minister John O’Dowd is to be asked to ensure that the St Brigid’s High buildings in Armagh are “put to...

Brain tumour charity enjoy respite weekend in Armagh

A charity set up to support families of brain tumour patients has been to Armagh for a weekend break. And Lord...

Stolen vehicle involved in four-day crimewave across three counties

Police believe that a Volkswagen Amarok, which was stolen in Monaghan, has been used in a crimewave stretching across Counties Armagh,...

Post box removed from outside shop using angle grinder

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a theft of a post box. Around 3.20am on Sunday, 24 May a...

Murphy confident of ‘resolving difficulties’ as he returns to Stormont

Conor Murphy has been confirmed as Newry and Armagh’s newest MLA. The former MP will be co-opted on Monday into the...

Minister congratulates all Queen’s Award Voluntary Service winners

Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey MLA has paid tribute to Redrock Development Partnership Tuesday Club after it received the national Queen’s...

Markethill’s ‘dual use’ recreation scheme report going before council

A new school building for Markethill High School is “highly likely”. The assertion is made by consultants Venturei Network during the course of its...

Final approval this week for major Keady and Richhill works

Final approval will be given this week for major environmental improvement schemes in Keady and Richhill, Armagh I can reveal. And...

Kennedy welcomes assurances over files release for Kingsmills inquest

Taoiseach Enda Kenny personally phoned Alan Black, the sole survivor of the Kingsmills Massacre, to offer personal assurances that legal obstacles...

Athlete’s hopes of international appearance jeopardised by theft

A carbon fibre Paralympic blade has been stolen from a vehicle in County Monaghan, not far from the border with south Armagh....