Suspended prison sentence for man found with lock knife after police search car

A Portadown man who was found with an open lock knife in his car has been handed a suspended sentence. The...

Trail of carnage left behind as police arrest woman ‘almost four times drink drive limit’

Police have arrested a woman after responding to reports of a suspected drink driver in Portadown. Officers from Portadown, Craigavon and...

Three months jail for man who admitted possessing cocaine and cannabis

A man who was caught in possession of cannabis and cocaine at a property in Portadown has been sentenced to three...

Co Armagh company completes mammoth contract on board iconic Queen Elizabeth ship

A Co. Armagh company has just completed a mammoth contract – carpeting the iconic Queen Elizabeth ship. The vessel exudes luxury...

Man accused of rape and sexual assault to go before Crown Court next month

A man accused of rape and sexual assault will go before the Crown Court next month. Filipe Batalha, 21, of Church...

Man facing two charges of rape after alleged incident at house in Co Armagh

A man has been charged with two counts of rape following an alleged incident at a house in Portadown. Detectives from...

Jail for man who punched taxi driver and told him he could not pay the fare

A Portadown man who was caught with cannabis when he was arrested on foot of two bench warrants has been sentenced...

‘Alcoholic’ who resisted police given chance to ‘prove himself’ and avoid going to jail

A Portadown man described as an “alcoholic” by a district judge has been given a chance to escape time behind bars....

Man caught drink driving twice in the space of a month

A Portadown man who was caught drink driving twice within a month will have to wait to hear his fate. Arturas...

Man who stole £800 from woman after stealing bank card told he faces prison

A Portadown man who stole £800 off a woman after stealing her bank card has been told to pay the money...

Passerby knocked over twice at train station by two men involved in drink-fuelled fight

Two Portadown men who were involved in a fight at a local train station have both been fined £200. The two men...

Council agrees to rates increase but points to ‘significant investments’ planned for borough

Ratepayers in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are facing a 1.96% increase in the next financial year. It will...