‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’ as Minister looks to address visiting arrangement

‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’. Those are the strong words from the Health Minister,...

Concerns over Council policy to allow mobile catering companies to operate at popular sites across district

Councillors from across Mid Ulster have expressed their concerns around a potential Council policy that, if approved, would allow mobile catering...

Mid Ulster Council’s new Chief Executive set to receive in excess of £100,000 a year

Mid Ulster District Council has confirmed its new Chief Executive will receive a financial package in excess of £100,000 per year....

Council to seek meeting with Southern Trust over potential health hub in Dungannon

Mid Ulster District Council looks set to seek a meeting with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to discuss the...

Police officer sacked over exploitative behaviour towards vulnerable woman

A police officer has been dismissed without notice for abusing his position to initiate a sexual relationship with a woman he...

Menarys confirms two Tyrone stores among three across Northern Ireland to be axed

Two of the four Menarys stores in Tyrone are to be axed in the New Year. The Tempest stores – owned...

Neil Hobson professional singer: Save 10% off all bookings with your Independent card

From an early age, Neil Hobson set out to become a performer and professional Country Singer. Natural ability will only take...

Meat factory extension plan will ‘ensure workforce is adequately protected through social distancing’

Another local meat factory is planning an extension to its premises in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Linden Foods, at...

Man (33) to appear in court in Dungannon on explosive charges

A 33-year-old man has been charged with three counts of possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and three counts...

Twelve more Covid-related deaths as Health Minister says more restrictions in new year ‘inevitable’

There have been 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). Eleven of these occurred in the...