Three masked men break into Gilford home while woman alone inside
Three masked men broke into a Gilford home where a woman was inside on her own on Wednesday night. Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at residential premises in...
View ArticleProposals drawn up to build two new shops at vacant site in Tandragee
Plans are in the pipeline to build two new shops in Tandragee. Proposals for the new commercial units – each of which would include a mezzanine storage level – have been lodged with Armagh City,...
View ArticleCo Armagh man appears in court on Isle of Man charged with rape
A Co Armagh man has appeared in court on the Isle of Man charged with rape. Robert John (RJ) Woolsey, of Aghory Road, outside Richhill, has been remanded into custody following a short hearing in the...
View ArticleTandragee Soapbox Derby gets green light despite a few bumps
Organisers of Tandragee‘s annual Soapbox Derby are gearing up for another year of hill racing antics… but not without a few bumps along the way. Whilst the event is going ahead this year, albeit with a...
View ArticlePoyntzpass road closed as firefighters battle shed blaze
Police are currently in attendance at a shed fire in the Lisraw Road area of Poyntzpass. Officers have been tasked to the scene to help with traffic control as firefighters tackle the blaze. The road...
View ArticleShed gutted as fire crews from 10 stations continue to battle Poyntzpass blaze
Fire crews and personnel from 10 different stations are continuing to battle a blaze near Poyntzpass. A shed has been gutted and firefighters are still on scene attempting to douse the flames. The PSNI...
View ArticleCo Armagh man accused of rape on Isle of Man bailed to reside on island until...
A Co Armagh man accused of raping a woman in a portable toilet on the Isle of Man has been granted bail. Robert John (RJ) Woolsey, with an address of Aghory Road, outside Richhill, had been remanded...
View ArticleFree Presbyterian Church given go-ahead to build Bible Training College in...
The Free Presbyterian Church has been given the go-ahead to build its new Bible Training College in Tandragee. Armagh I first revealed proposals for the development – adjacent to the Tandragee Free...
View Article‘Cornerstone of the community’ Tandragee Library celebrates 50 years
Tandragee Library are preparing to celebrate a milestone and have a number of events planned on the run up to a very special anniversary. The building which is instantly recognisable with its large...
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Approval looms for £6m garden centre, restaurant and apartments at historic...
A £6 million plan to redevelop the derelict Gilford Mill as a garden centre – as well as apartments, children’s activity centre and restaurant – are to be recommended for approval. The proposals, in...
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Green light for £6m redevelopment of historic Gilford Mill
A £6 million scheme to redevelop an iconic Gilford landmark has been approved by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee. At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday,...
View ArticleGPS devices stolen from tractors in Loughgall and Tandragee
GPS devices have been stolen from a number of tractors in the Loughgall and Tandragee areas in the last 24 hours. There have been two reported incidents in Co Armagh, however, police are appealing for...
View ArticleFamily and friends of tragic mother-of-two raise more than £2,200 in her memory
Family, friends and co-workers of the late mother-of-two, Louise Donnan, presented a cheque for an incredible £2,277 to suicide awareness and prevention charity, PIPS Hope and Support. The amount was...
View ArticlePSNI asks farmers to step up security after three more GPS thefts from tractors
Farmers are being encouraged to heighten security measures in the wake of recent thefts of GPS devices. Gilfresh Produce in Loughgall and a farm near Tandragee were among four which had been targeted...
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Mo Robinson lorry to be sold off for parts with proceeds going towards 39...
The lorry cab used to transport the 39 Vietnamese migrants, who died in Essex in October 2019, is to be sold for parts, with any money generated going to the families of the victims, Armagh I can...
View ArticleCounty Armagh retailer makes strides in sustainability
A number of County Armagh SuperValu and Centra stores are going solar to reduce their carbon footprint as part of Musgrave’s £3.6m sustainability fund. Retailer Philip Woods, who operates four...
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New full-time firefighters from Armagh, Banbridge and Tandragee graduate today
Forty-two new wholetime firefighters graduated from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service today (Friday). They will now begin their careers as wholetime firefighters at stations across Northern...
View ArticleMan in hospital following attack from behind in Tandragee
Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the Madden Road area of Tandragee. Inspector Tate said: “It was reported that at around 5.30pm on Thursday...
View ArticleStrict bail after child sexual incitement accused appears in court
A fifty-three-year-old man has appeared in court on a number of charges relating to alleged child sexual incitement and purchasing alcohol for minors. Guntis Jonuss from Mill Street, Tandragee is...
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