Portadown branded a ‘slum’ with increasing neglect, crime and graffiti

There’s growing angst among the people of Portadown as of late with many claiming that the town has become so “run...

Six year driving ban for motorist who failed to stop for police in Portadown

A motorist with an "extremely poor" record for driving offences who failed to stop for police in Portadown has been banned...

Portadown man accused of stealing mobile phone from taxi firm employee

A Portadown man is accused of robbing an employee of a taxi firm of a mobile phone.... This content is for...

Leisure centre staff across ABC borough facing growing tide of abusive behaviour from customers

Leisure centre staff across the ABC borough are facing a growing tide of abusive and “unreasonable” behaviour from customers, councillors have...

Driver over three times drink limit weaving over road almost colliding with parked cars

A motorist who had a preliminary breath sample of more than three times the drink limit has been banned from driving...

‘Unsteady on his feet’ motorist ‘simply panicked’ when asked to provide samples

A Portadown man who failed to provide preliminary and evidential samples "simply panicked", a defence lawyer said.... This content is for...

Driver (15) one of two teenagers arrested after 120mph pursuit of stolen car on A1

Two teenagers – including a 15-year-old driver – have been arrested after a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen car on the...

Man accused of rioting in Portadown further remanded in custody

A man accused of rioting in Portadown has been further remanded in custody.... This content is for Armagh I members only....

Restricted driver almost twice the alcohol limit crashes into fence in Portadown

A motorist who crashed into a fence in Portadown, before trying to drive on was arrested after police discovered he was...

Portadown man charged with attempting to have sexual communication with child

A Portadown man has been charged with attempting to have a ‘sexual communication’ with a child. Peter Lyness (37), of Derryall...

ABC Council bin lorry fire sparks fresh warning over dangers of battery disposal

A fire which broke out inside a ABC Council bin lorry has prompted fresh warnings to residents about the dangers of...

Man with 164 previous convictions is charged with rioting on two consecutive days in Portadown

A man with 164 previous convictions charged with rioting on two consecutive days in Portadown has been refused bail. Ryan Pepper...