Twelve further Covid deaths as Health Minister says lockdown could extend beyond March 5

There were 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Fourth phase of major Portadown housing development plans lodged with council

Plans have been submitted for the fourth phase of a major housing development – costing collectively well in excess of £10...

Lucky escape as car crashes inches from mother and children in Newtownhamilton estate

There have been calls for speed bumps to put in place in a Newtownhamilton estate after a motorist, who inexplicably lost...

Paedophile pensioner handed 14 month sentence told to surrender himself to custody on Monday morning

A paedophile pensioner who sexually assaulted a young boy more than ten years ago was handed a 14 month sentence on...

Man accused of litany of sexual offences against child freed on continuing bail

A man who is accused of a litany of sexual offences involving a child will face Crown Court proceedings next month....

Online event to be staged by Dungannon company to unveil £8m expansion plan creating 150 jobs

A County Tyrone company will next month outline publicly detailed plans for a huge £8 million expansion which could create up...

Another month in lockdown as Executive extend restrictons in Northern Ireland until March 5

Restrictions are to be extended across Northern Ireland. The current six-week lockdown was announced pre-Christmas and began on Boxing Day, with...

Close-knit Armagh family devastated at loss of 59-year-old father to Covid

The family of a hugely popular Armagh man who lost a brave battle against Covid-19 have pleaded with others to take...

Dungannon college scoop top prize at BT Young Scientist event with Sensory Cube design

St Patrick’s College in Dungannon secured a top spot for their design of a SEN Sensory Cube at the BT Young...

New £4m scheme to support B&Bs, guest houses and guest accommodation

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today launched a £4.1 million scheme to support tourist accommodation businesses severely impacted through reduced income due...

Crossmaglen man jailed for 14 months for serious sexual offences against young boy

A Co Armagh man has been jailed for 14 months for serious sexual offences against a child. Sixty-eight-year-old Seamus Murphy, from...

Further 21 Covid-related deaths as Health Minister proposes extending NI lockdown until March 5

There were 21 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Today’s stats – according to the official...