‘A true angel has returned home from this cruel world’: Tributes at passing of Portadown’s Phyllis Abraham

Tributes have been paid following the sudden and sad passing of Portadown woman Phyllis Abraham. The hard-working chairperson of the Edgarstown’...

Police hail child’s bravery as foster father begins four years behind bars for sex abuse

Police have welcomed the jail sentence handed down to a man who sexually abused his foster daughter. And they have commended...

Danske Bank in Lurgan among four branches across Northern Ireland to close

Danske Bank has announced that it will be closing four of its Northern Ireland branches later this year – including its...

On your marks for the Craigavon Lake Run with night of fun for all

The Craigavon Lake Run is back, with dozens of people expected to sign up for the popular event. The run will...

Killylea student to represent UK at WorldSkills final in China this October

Southern Regional College (SRC) student, Aaron Gillespie has been selected to represent the UK at the WorldSkills Final in Shanghai, China...

Property boost for Lurgan with two applications for apartments proposed

A number of new apartment blocks are being planned for Lurgan. Two separate applications have been submitted for consideration to Armagh...

‘We won’t let Kingsmills school go down without a fight’ says mum-of-three

A woman whose children attend a rural Co Armagh school which has been earmarked for closure has said she and other...

Paedophile who subjected 14-year-old foster daughter to campaign of sexual abuse jailed

A man who carried out what a judge described as “a campaign of sexual abuse” against his foster-daughter has been jailed...

New mixed-use retail development planned on Bleary Road

A new mixed-use retail development is being planned on the Bleary Road, Portadown. Proposals have been drawn up for three new...

‘No work no pay’: Party insists NI’s 90 MLAs should refuse salary until Executive formed

As the dust settles on last week’s elections, Northern Ireland’s 90 newly or re-elected MLAs have been written to with a...

Knife bins delayed but police hopeful initiative will reduce weapons

Plans to instal knife amnesty bins across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area have been delayed due to “manufacturing issues”....

Whitecross farmers who changed tack 10 years ago win prestigious innovation award

A Co Armagh poultry farmer has been announced as the regional winner of this year’s Farming Innovation Award in the M&S...