Prison for man who assaulted police officer after being barred from Silverbridge GAA premises

A man who became disorderly after being barred from Silverbridge GAA premises – and then assaulted police – has been handed...

Portadown man returns with annual ‘sleep out’ for homeless veterans – adding on another 24 hours!

A Portadown man preparing to commence his fourth annual ‘sleep-out’ for homeless veterans has announced he will be adding another 24...

Lurgan’s fourth former bank premises enters the property market

Yet another former banking premises in Lurgan has gone on the market… making it the fourth in five years to seek...

Armagh sweets firm ordered to pay sacked worker £84,000 after unfair dismissal claim

A long‑serving worker at an Armagh confectionery firm has been awarded more than £84,000 after an employment tribunal found he was...

Man is accused of rioting in Portadown and having rucksack containing glass bottles

A 24-year-old Portadown man is accused of riotous behaviour and possessing a rucksack 'containing glass bottles' with intent to permit others...

Armagh student named Northern Ireland’s top emerging fintech talent

An Armagh student has been named Northern Ireland’s top emerging fintech talent after winning a prestigious scholarship in a sector now...

Armagh driver fined after ‘Snapchatting’ St Patrick’s parade and failing to stop for police

An Armagh man has been fined after police on St Patrick’s night observed him filming a parade through the town on...

Vans belonging to Newry family business destroyed in late night arson attack

Two delivery vans belonging to a popular Newry family business have been completely destroyed in an arson attack at a city...

Leading ladies: Women’s Aid chief Eileen Murphy among local King’s Birthday Honours recipients

Women’s Aid Armagh Down chief executive Eileen Murphy has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list, leading a...

Darkley man called neighbour ‘paedophile’ and encouraged him onto street for fight

A Darkley man who repeatedly turned up at a neighbour’s home calling him a “paedophile” and challenging him to fight has...

Girl taken to hospital after vehicle collides with two parked cars near Markethill school

A schoolgirl has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision close to Markethill High School this afternoon (Friday). Emergency services,...

Literature, debate, music, drama, workshops… and more literature! It’s the 39th John Hewitt International Summer School

The 2026 line-up for one of this island’s longest running literary festivals was revealed at a packed programme launch at Armagh’s...