Armagh-based bin workers to stage two-week strike action from next week

Armagh-based bin workers will stage a fortnight’s strike from next Wednesday, July 17. Unite has today (Tuesday) notified management at ABC...

Traditional ‘Sham Fight’ celebrations to take place in Scarva

One of the major events in the Northern Ireland parading calendar, the Sham Fight at Scarva, will take place on Saturday,...

Brrrrr! June colder than May in Armagh for first time in 176 years

The month of June was officially colder than May in Armagh for the first time in 176 years. Armagh Observatory has...

Autumn/Winter Irish language classes open to ‘learners of all levels’ in Aonach Mhacha

Aonach Mhacha, Armagh’s largest Irish language social enterprise, has just announced another full programme of face-to-face Irish language classes commencing again...

New contractor appointed to two GP practices at Portadown Health Centre

The Department of Health has confirmed that a new contractor has been appointed to provide GP services to the patients of...

Community stunned as Co Armagh teen dies in Cliffs of Moher tragedy

A south Armagh community is in mourning following the death of a teenage boy as a result of a tragic fall...

More than 50% of people in ABC borough believe integrated education should be norm

Results from LucidTalk’s NI-wide attitudinal poll have revealed that 54% of people living in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area...

Police appeal after three fire appliances called to Keady arson attack

A PSNI spokesperson said portacabins were attacked on the Madden Road on Wednesday (June 12) between the hours of 1pm and...

Portadown businessman avoids jail for sexual assault of teen under his employment

A Portadown man has avoided jail after sexually assaulting a 16-year-old shop worker under his employment. Brian Thomas Chapman (58), of...

Vandals destroy play park equipment as school holidays off to bad start for children

School holidays have scarcely started and vandals have already set their sights on depriving children of the chance of playing in...

Director of Newry construction firm fined after worker crushed by lorry

A Newry construction firm director has been fined after an employee suffered serious crush injuries in a workplace incident in 2022....

Maisie praises Southern Trust’s hospital at home care

Maisie Megaw is just one of the many patients who each day are now receiving hospital standard care in their own...