‘Miracle nobody was killed’ after Portadown bonfire collapses onto road

‘It is a miracle no one was killed or seriously injured’. That was the thoughts of Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy...

71-year-old one of two men hit with fines totalling £1,500 for Covid breaching party

Two Portadown men who had police call to an address on two occasions in relation to a party which breached Covid...

‘Common sense has prevailed’ as plans to abandon section of Portadown’s Drumcree Road dropped

The decision to drop plans to abandon a section of Portadown’s Drumcree Road has been welcomed by members of both the...

Man visibly shaken by police presence in Portadown forecourt was hiding heroin

A man who claims to have been drug free for the last eight months has been given a chance to show...

Future of Portadown market up in the air as tender fails to attract any bids

The future of Portadown’s market remains up in the air with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s tender for the...

Man damaged ex-partner’s window while serving suspended sentence for assaulting her

A man who damaged his ex-partner’s window frame whilst subject to a suspended prison sentence for assaulting her has been ordered...

Lack of parking means Portadown residents go without bin collection – again!

Residents of a Portadown estate have had the emptying of their bins delayed once again because of a lack of parking...

A touch of eastern class as K11 Restaurant and Bar offers unique buffet dining experience

As life begins to return to normal after lockdown, eating out is one of those small pleasures we are all starting...

Suspended jail term for Co Armagh farmer who admitted causing unnecessary suffering

A Co Armagh farmer has been given a suspended prison sentence for various offences including causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Jason...

Sad day for coffee lovers as Chimes to close this month after 10 years in business

A popular Portadown coffee shop and restaurant is to close later this month after 10 years in business. Chimes Coffee House...

Irwin’s Bakery secures £3.5million GB contract for speciality bread

As the UK’s love for bread sees no sign of waning post lockdown, Northern Ireland’s only independent plant bakery, Irwin’s, has...

Man accused of possessing air rifle and making threats to kill a woman

A Portadown man accused of possessing an air rifle with intent to cause fear of violence will face Crown Court proceedings...