Staff sickness days rise in Mid Ulster council with stress and depression main cause

The total number of days lost to staff sickness is on the rise in Mid Ulster District Council, with ‘stress depression...

Accommodation boost with additional classrooms planned at Bessbrook school

One of Northern Ireland’s largest secondary schools is to enjoy an accommodation boost. St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook – which...

Portadown girl Sarah wins art competition with picture inspired by deaf charity that helps her

A young Portadown girl who is deaf and loves to spend her time drawing, has won her category in the all-Ireland...

DUP lament ‘decisions made by other parties’ for catapulting ABC Council rates

With councils across Northern Ireland meeting in recent days to strike rates for the next year, ABC Borough Council has emerged...

Emergency services called to four-vehicle crash in Markethill

Emergency services were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Markethill this morning (Wednesday). Police confirmed they had received...

Armagh man on way to court for manslaughter sentencing involved in road collision

An Armagh man who was on his way to court to be sentenced for the manslaughter of his neighbour has been...

‘With a heavy heart’ owners of Newry donut shop announce closure

The owners of a popular donut shop in Newry, set up during the pandemic, says it is “with a heavy heart”...

Council refuses Trust permission for drive-thru blood test facility at Lurgan Hospital

Plans by the Southern Health Trust to open a drive-thru blood testing facility at Lurgan Hospital have been turned down. Armagh...

Lurgan man with ‘significant criminal record’ jailed for stealing diesel

A Lurgan man who stole diesel from a petrol station has been sentenced to two months in prison. The case of...

Borough ratepayers to be hit by 5.96% rise as ABC Council strikes new rate

Ratepayers in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon will face a 5.96 per cent increase in the next financial year. It comes...

GAA club Pearse Óg scores approval for new indoor training facility in Armagh

Armagh based GAA club Pearse Óg have been granted permission to build a brand new state-of-the-art indoor training facility. The development,...

John Dalzell’s latest Christmas sit out raises £140,000 for Southern Area Hospice

John Dalzell OBE raised a staggering £140,000 for the Southern Area Hospice during his 31st annual Christmas Sit Out in Newry....