Pedestrian forced to jump into hedge to avoid motorist close to police checkpoint

A Newtownhamilton man who nearly struck a pedestrian, causing her to jump into a hedge to avoid him, has been handed...

Plans to bring large empty unit in Portadown town centre back into productive use

Plans have been lodged to bring a large empty retail unit back into productive use in Portadown town centre. The unit...

Belfast Continental Christmas Market will not go ahead this year, organisers announce

For the first time in 15 years there will be no Continental Christmas Market in Belfast. The organisers said that due...

Seven further Covid deaths reported in NI with 150 people now in hospital as a result of virus

There have been a further seven Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health’s latest figures show four of...

ABC Council celebrate Green Flag success as ten local parks now flying the flag!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council continues to build on its Green Flag success – with ten of its parks...

New £76m Casement Park stadium revamp given thumbs up

A £76 million redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has been given the go-ahead by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. It comes...

Woman who tried to hide cocaine from police in her bra given suspended sentence

A Craigavon woman who attempted to hide cocaine from police by placing it in her bra has been handed a suspended...

Tandragee angler lands himself in hot water for using ‘unauthorised fishing methods’

A Tandragee fisherman has pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and permit and using fishing methods not permitted under legislation....

Two police searches uncover cannabis at home of man with ‘long-standing addiction’

A Portadown man has been sentenced to probation and community service after two police searches at his home uncovered cannabis. The...

‘Special place’ could be established in borough to bring solace to parents mourning loss of baby

A special commemorative space to help bring comfort to parents who have lost babies could be established within the borough. It...

Young farmer (20) who admitted causing death of friend told to prepare for possible jail sentence

A Banbridge farmer who admitted killing one friend and injuring another in a car crash almost three years ago has been...

Gosford Forest Park ‘a victim of its own success’ but hard shoulder parking culture needs to be addressed

Gosford has become a victim of its own success as the ever-evolving forest park continues to attract huge numbers. In fact,...