Tributes paid to highly respected Portadown Orangeman who was ‘one of a kind’

Tributes have been paid to a highly respected and deeply admired Portadown Orangeman, Oliver Laffin. Oliver, who was originally from Rathfriland,...

Armagh man to go on trial for series of charges including blackmail and harassment

An Armagh man has denied a series of serious offences including blackmail and possessing an offensive weapon with intent, after appearing...

Man chased, attacked and has home burgled by three males armed with screwdrivers in Newry

Three males armed with screwdrivers approach a man in Newry before chasing him into his home, punching him to the nose...

Senior police officer defends PSNI’s handling of the Drumcree stand-off

A senior PSNI officer has defended the force’s handling of the Drumcree stand-off in Portadown, insisting police acted “independently and impartially”...

Dungannon brothers to launch multi-million-pound padel and wellness destination in Belfast

Two Dungannon brothers are making a major multi-million-pound investment in Belfast with the transformation of the former Ulster Tatler headquarters on...

Sharing the Love: New Lurgan ‘hub’ will help shine positive light on town while serving community too!

When Love Lurgan was formed in May 2024 the hope was to shine a light on all that was good about...

Portadown Orange District blasts PSNI’s ‘abject failure’ over Drumcree parade and calls for PSNI chief to resign

Portadown District LOL No 1 has launched a blistering attack on the PSNI, accusing the force of an “abject failure” to...

‘Dangerous’ Clare Glen footbridge – closed to public since 2023 – to be ‘removed before end of year’

A replacement of the popular but long-out-of-use pedestrian footbridge at Clare Glen near Tandragee has taken a step closer to reality....

Well-respected community nurse from Newry found in charge while over the limit spared licence – just!

A well-respected community nurse from Newry who was found in charge of a car while over the legal drink-drive limit has...

Police block overnight Drumcree march bid as Garvaghy residents set to meet head of police and NI SoS

Two days of high tension over a planned Drumcree parade ended in a late‑night stand‑off on the streets of Portadown –...

Newry arts group celebrating 50th anniversary cancel panto amid Council’s ‘major’ refurbishment plans

A Newry arts group celebrating its 50th year says it will not hold its annual charity performance due to a council’s...

School just off Garvaghy Road to remain closed on Monday as Drumcree stand-off continues

A secondary school just off the Garvaghy Road will remain closed on Monday as tension continues to hang over Portadown following...