Fears new planning guidelines could prevent future housing being built in rural areas

There are concerns that new planning guidelines in relation to countryside applications could cause issues for future rural housing. This comes...

Mass Covid vaccination centres to be wound down as buildings return to normal use

The drive to get more people vaccinated continues and further important initiatives are planned, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated. Speaking...

Man accused of multiple historic indecent assaults to face Crown Court

A man who is accused of multiple historic indecent assaults and child cruelty offences is to face Crown Court proceedings later...

Prison for man who said he would sign divorce papers if wife withdrew assault claim

A man who told wife he would sign divorce papers if she withdrew an assault claim has been sentenced to six...

Speed indicator welcomed by Poyntzpass residents’ at ‘wits end’

Poyntzpass residents have welcomed the erection of a speed indicating device which it is hoped will address an issue which has...

It’s finally happening as work begins on new Tim Horton’s drive-thru in Portadown

Work has started this week on the long-awaited Tim Horton’s drive-thru in Portadown. As the picture shows, plant machinery has moved...

Tandragee’s Main Street cordoned off with derelict building on verge of collapse

The Main Street in Tandragee has been cordoned off with a building perilously close to collapsing. Police have erected a cordoned...

Two additional classrooms in plans for Portadown high school extension

The Education Authority has submitted a planning application that, if approved, will see a two storey extension built at a Portadown...

Markethill woman first to complete the 32 summits of Ireland back to back

A Co Armagh woman has become the first female to conquer the 32 summits of Ireland back to back after she...

Newry, Mourne and Down Council to spend £5.6m on new waste and recycling fleet

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to spend almost £6m on replacing its waste and recycling fleet – but...

Plans to bring new farm shop to outskirts of Benburb

Mid Ulster District Council’s planners are currently considering an application to bring a farm shop to the outskirts of Benburb. Lodged by...

Co Armagh man who suffered fractured skull in stag do attack in Liverpool set to return home

A County Armagh man who suffered a fractured skull in a violent and unprovoked attack while on his own stag do...