Postman’s ‘heart sank’ as he witnessed child sat in window with blind cord around its neck

A postman has urged parents to think about loose hanging blind cords following a heart-stopping moment this week. Newry, Mourne and...

Superb effort sees James Reel Play Park plans lodged 10 months after tragic loss

A tremendous community spirit and a family’s determination have seen proposals now drawn up for the construction of the new James...

Integrated education bill will disadvantage controlled schools, say local principals

Local principals have raised concerns about future funding for controlled schools, claiming it will be adversely affected by an Integrated Education...

Funding secured for fence near chronic anti-social hotspot in Lurgan – but is it enough?

Funding has been secured for the erection of a fence to help quell the plague of anti-social behaviour at a Lurgan...

Covid-19: Six deaths and 4,000 new cases as hospitality payments extended to soft plays

There have been six further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

Newry shooting: Man shot in the legs in Carnbane Industrial Estate

Police in Newry are currently in attendance at a shooting incident in the Carbane Industrial Estate this afternoon, Tuesday. At approximately...

Man who raped woman as she slept handed four year sentence

A man who raped a woman while she slept has been given a four year sentence. Jailing Kieran Vige at Craigavon...

Horse trader awaiting sentence for child sex offence has bail relaxed to attend formal at Belfast hotel

A County Tyrone man awaiting sentencing for sexual activity with a child has successfully applied to have his strict bail conditions...

Keady farmer fined for causing unnecessary suffering to animal

A Keady farmer has been fined £500 after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, namely a cow. Brian Cullen...

Level of litter on rural Co Armagh roads ‘unacceptable’

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s community-based campaign, Live Here Love Here, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) are...

Road closure in Banbridge for removal of festive fixtures

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has confirmed a section of road in Banbridge will be temporarily closed to traffic...

Ten calves valued at around £8,000 stolen in Lislea

A County Armagh farmer has been left reeling after 10 calves, valued at around £8,0000, were stolen over the weekend. Police...