Household waste ‘crisis’ in Dungannon as strike action exacerbated by hot weather

As households in the ABC borough brace themselves for council strike action next week, residents in Mid Ulster are already feeling...

Planners consider application for 25 new homes in Gilford

Twenty-five new homes could be coming to Gilford if a planning application is approved. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s...

Schoolboy Leo (9) spearheads charity pizza sale in aid of Marie Curie

The summer holidays are a time when schoolchildren take a step back from the books and give their brains a much...

Newry trio gearing up to take on ‘crème de la crème’ of Ironman triathlons in Hawaii

Three Newry athletes are hoping to bring sporting glory back to Ireland as they prepare to head to Hawaii for the...

Coach company cancels Garth Brooks concert trips amid parking concerns

A coach operator has cancelled all its services to the Garth Brooks concert in Dublin in September amid concerns about parking...

ABC Council ‘disappointed’ that ‘enhanced’ pay offer rejected by trade unions

ABC Council has expressed its “disappointment” at the breakdown of pay negotiations which will see strike action now go ahead. Earlier...

Unions to take strike action after talks with ABC Council collapse

Strike action is to go ahead at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council from Monday, August 15 after pay talks...

Translink need to ‘clean up their act’ over William Street Carpark in Lurgan

An Alliance councillor has asked Translink to take urgent measures to keep their overflow car park in Lurgan in a better...

Third man accused of Victor Hamilton murder remanded in custody

A third alleged killer was remanded into custody today (Wednesday) accused of murdering Ballymena man Victor Hamilton. Appearing at Limavady Magistrates...

Newry’s first arts festival will ‘bring out best of city’

Stars of stage and screen from Newry are set to shine at an inaugural arts festival this year. The city’s first ever...

Only an independent inquiry will reveal truth of Valley Nursing Home closure, says relative

A relative of a former Valley Nursing Home resident has called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances of the closure,...

Orange Lodge group and school receive funding for cross-border projects

Two Co Armagh based projects are to receive support from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) to promote peace and reconciliation...