Couple and householder threatened at knifepoint during ‘absolutely terrifying’ series of events

A couple were threatened at knifepoint during a series of “absolutely terrifying” incidents in Warrenpoint. And detectives in Newry are investigating...

Man (20) charged with rape, false imprisonment and threats to kill to appear in court

A man has been charged with a number of offences including rape following an incident in Lurgan on Monday evening. As...

Two men spotted leaving area after cash stolen in Markethill pub burglary

A Markethill pub was burgled in the small hours of Monday morning. The Victoria Bar was targeted by two men seen...

Butt bins reducing cigarette litter in borough towns by almost 50%

Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful has been working in collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to provide...

Armagh man serving five-year sentence for attempted robbery of Chinese restaurant in court again

An Armagh man who was handed a five year sentence earlier this month for the attempted robbery of a Chinese restaurant...

Man carried out ‘high-end’ alcohol thefts across three counties

A man who committed thefts from three different counties in just over six months has been sentenced to complete 120 hours...

Major £160,000 street lighting scheme in Portadown to begin next month

A £160,000 street lighting scheme will commence on the Seagoe Road in Portadown next month. The scheme, which starts on Monday,...

Four further Covid-related deaths and more than 1,100 cases reported in 24 hours

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours – one occurred outside the...

Chatty benches to be installed across borough to help combat loneliness

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s leisure and community services committee has given its backing to a scheme designed to...

Council plans to increase number of defibrillators and supporting guardians across borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s leisure and community services committee has backed plans for the local authority to support...

£450,000 road resurfacing scheme for Blackwatertown

A £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will commence in Blackwatertown next Monday, September 27. The improvement work will extend approximately 2.7 kilometres...

Recycling company fined after inspection found safety failings on baling machine

An Armagh firm has been fined £5,000 for failing to ensure the safety at work of its employees. Envirogreen Polymers Limited,...