GetactiveABC: Top seven fun activities this February Half Term

This half-term, why not keep the kids entertained by getting involved in some great activities with getactiveabc? 1. Richhill Half Term...

Emergency motion for debate to demand Daisy Hill surgery move ‘reversed’

An emergency notice of motion has been tabled for debate by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to bring pressure to...

Co Armagh man arrested after gardaí car rammed following Dundalk pursuit

A County Armagh man was arrested after a gardaí patrol car was rammed in Dundalk over the weekend. A man in...

Minister of State says Armagh City of Culture bid could ‘turbocharge’ local economy

The Minister of State for Northern Ireland has said the city’s Culture bid has his “full throttle support”. During a visit...

Puppy farm horror prompts council motion urging new animal welfare forum

An animal welfare forum could be established across Newry, Mourne and Down following the growing number of cruelty cases across the...

Armagh policeman who lost sister to racism improving life for the next generation

An Armagh man, who is a senior officer with the PSNI and president of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), has...

Three men who assaulted police whilst ‘full as a skunk’ handed fines totalling over £1,000

Three men who assaulted two police officers whilst “as full as a skunk at 10 in the morning”, according to a...

Spate of burglaries in Newry as four home targeted by callous thieves

A number of houses in Newry city were targeted by burglars late on Saturday night. Inspector Gibson said: “It was reported...

Multi-talented family group of musicians, Clann Mhic Ruairí comes to Armagh

Clann Mhic Ruairí is a highly acclaimed Irish folk/trad band made up of siblings Tony (singer), Aodh (singer/guitar), Sean (singer), Dónall...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Céilí sets to celebrate St. Patrick’s day

Irish set dancing, in Irish referred to as ‘rincí seit’, is a popular form of folk dancing throughout Ireland. Set dances...

Motion urges anonymous social media account ban to oust bullies and trolls

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to discuss the merits of calling for a ban on anonymous social media accounts...

New homes near dog kennels refused because of ‘unacceptable living environment’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has rejected an outline application to build two dwellings near a dog...