Pay dispute escalates in Newry, Mourne and Down District as unions implement work-to-rule agenda

A pay dispute between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and trade unions has today (Monday) escalted with the implementation of...

Minister confirms move to explore ‘consolidation’ of library services in Armagh city on one site

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed moves which could see library services in Armagh City being consolidated on one site. And...

Heartbreak as young mum Jade loses cancer battle days after marrying soulmate Lee

A young Co Armagh mum who fulfilled her dream of marrying her beloved partner after a fundraising appeal has lost her...

Six more Covid-related deaths as First Minister speaks on plans to reopen schools on January 11

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

Education bosses tender for consultant teams to lead work on two replacement Co Armagh schools

The first steps have been taken on the path to building two new replacement schools in County Armagh, as education bosses...

Disease control measures in place after Avian Influenza detected in commercial flock

Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza at...

NI records 26 more Covid-related deaths in 48 hours as 8pm curfew comes to an end

There were 26 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Motorist invited ‘in for a few drinks’ after dropping colleagues’ wages off was over twice legal limit

A Newry man who was found to be over twice the legal limit after being stopped by police has been disqualified...

Drink driver three times the legal limit caused four vehicle collision

A Warrenpoint man who caused a four vehicle collision whilst driving over three times the limit has been given a 12...

Hannath’s Alastair Glass reviews 2020 and tells us we should embrace property market in 2021

With 2020 firmly in the rearview mirror, Alastair Glass, Director at Hannath in Portadown takes stock of an altogether different sort...

Southern Health Trust ‘named and shamed’ as ‘rogue employer who failed to pay minimum wage’

The Southern Health Trust has been named among a list of UK employers who have failed to pay their employees the...

New Year old problem as Gosford’s troublesome parkers now blocking road out of Markethill too

New Year, Old Problem! The issue of parking at Gosford Forest Park is still very much a reality. And for residents...