5p fuel duty cut from 6pm tonight but Chancellor accused of ‘tinkering’ over crisis

A 5p cut in fuel duty to take effect from 6pm tonight (Wednesday) has been welcomed as “positive” move. But, at...

Ciaran McGurgan: A man with a ‘big heart and boundless generosity’ who loved life

A riding hat and a set of keys were placed on the altar during the Requiem Mass for Armagh man Ciaran...

Vacant Jonesborough shops in line for first-time ‘filling’ as a new dental practice

Two vacant retail units in Jonesborough look set to be ‘filled’ – as a dental surgery. The side-by-side premises have been...

Major upgrade to lighting for Armagh City Centre with work to start next week

LED lighting is to be upgraded in Armagh City Centre. And work on the £195,000 scheme is to start on Monday,...

Covid-19: Positive cases drop but hospital admissions on the rise

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

Royal fans hoping to celebrate Queen’s jubilee can now apply to Newry Council for share of £40,000

Royal fans wishing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee can now apply for a share of £40,000. The assistance grants for...

Aontú selects Aidan Gribbin to contest Upper Bann in Assembly Election

Aontú have selected Aidan Gribbin, a community activist and father of two, to contest the Assembly Elections in the Upper Bann...

Mother of murdered two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle granted compassionate bail

The mother of two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle, who died after sustaining what was described as a “extensive non-accidental head injury”, has...

Former Council-employee turned councillor to stand for Assembly as Independent

A former council employee who was the shock win at the last local authority election when he topped the polls is...

Travelling couple Cormac and Cliona living the dream after converting van during Covid

Two young people whose plans were derailed because of Covid have been ‘living the dream’ after converting a van and touring...

Rushmere ‘in discussions’ on Sainsbury’s unit, with Primark news creating ‘demand’

Rushmere Shopping Centre has confirmed it is in positive discussions with a number of very interested parties about the taking over...

£200,000 traffic signal upgrade at busy Newry city junction now complete

Work on a £200,000 upgrade to traffic signals in Newry has been completed. The project centred on the lights at the...