Schools admissions process opens as children prepare for education journey

The admissions process for pre-schools and primary schools opened on Monday, January 10 with over 21,000 applications already received, as children...

Marketplace Theatre: Strolling Through Ulysses

‘Strolling Through Ulysses!’ is a one-man show that tells the fun-filled story of Bloomsday – June 16th 1904 – the iconic...

‘Eccentric’ Co Armagh weapons collector who admitted making improvised explosive jailed

An “eccentric” Co. Armagh weapons collector who admitted making a “blast-incendiary improvised” bomb was handed a 15 month sentence on Tuesday....

Craigavon has ‘totally and utterly reinvented itself’ but it’s always been home to Maureen

For well-known community worker Maureen Hilley, Craigavon has always been a great place to live. She and her husband Eddie moved...

Ruth refusing to give up hope on much-loved lost cat Miles who gives her ‘so much comfort’

It is six weeks since Ruth McAuley’s much-loved cat went missing from her Portadown home but she is refusing to give...

Plans for 25 new homes in Caledon passed

Mid Ulster District Council has approved a planning application for 25 homes to be built in Caledon. Lodged by agent Consarc...

Concerns raised over Mid Ulster Council officers’ ability to work from home

A Co Tyrone councillor has called for a report to be produced assessing the capability of Mid Ulster District Council’s planning...

Covid-19: Hospital admissions and positive case numbers jump dramatically in 24 hours

There has been one further Covid-related death reported in Northern Ireland since Monday. However, it did not occur in the latest...

Man who swallowed cannabis to evade detection handed suspended sentence

A Banbridge man who swallowed cannabis to evade detection by police but later made admissions has been handed a suspended prison...

Primary carers get leisure benefits with launch of new pilot membership scheme

Primary carers of an adult with a learning disability who use Southern Trust services are now able to avail of reduced...

Armagh man who defrauded Education Authority of almost £20,000 walks free from court

An Armagh man who admitted abusing his position within the Education Authority to swindle close to £20,000 waked free from court...

Three year ban for woman who tried to drive off after being stopped whilst over limit

A Lurgan woman who attempted to drive off after being stopped by police whilst over the legal limit has been handed...