Teen who was carrying wrench for ‘protection’ fined £150 after mother called police

A Newry teenager who was found in possession of a wrench, which he told police was for “protection”, has been ordered...

DIY favourite Screwfix eyes yet another local store at Meadows in Portadown

DIY fans’ favourite Screwfix Ltd are planning yet another store locally as part of a major investment drive in the area,...

Two men pretending to be Gardai officers call at elderly woman’s house at border near Keady

Police in Armagh are warning residents in the Keady area to be wary of men impersonating law enforcement officers in the...

Online video of disabled woman being ‘dragged’ by police in Lurgan Park reported to Ombudsman

An incident in which a disabled woman was apparently dragged along the ground by two police officers in Lurgan Park is...

Investigation launched after van set on fire in Armagh

Police in Armagh are investigating a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It was reported shortly after...

Covid cases rise as Retail NI Chief hits back at voucher scheme being linked to vaccine

There have been three further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, however, these deaths did not...

Jack Eakin: Businessman, record-holding Rotarian and ‘a kind, honest, true gentleman’

A Portadown man who ran a popular jeweller’s shop in town for more than 50 years and was the longest-serving Rotarian...

Newry man rescued at sea 11 hours after entering water in inflatable dinghy

A Newry man is recovering in hospital following a dramatic sea rescue off the County Louth coast, 11 hours after entering...

Council meeting postponed as mark of respect following death of Alderman Junior McCrum

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s monthly meeting has been adjourned as a mark of respect, following the passing of...

Rory Best’s ‘Miles to Mayo’ appeal to raise vital funds for Cancer Fund for Children

Former Ulster, Ireland, British & Irish Lions Captain, Rory Best is calling on the people across Northern Ireland to help him...

Council recommends plans for new GAA facility in south Down village be refused

Council planners have recommended that plans for a new sports complex in a south Down village be refused. The application, submitted...

Man who headbutted woman and threw bottle of Buckfast at her gets suspended jail term

A Portadown man who threw a bottle of Buckfast and headbutted a woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence. The...