Drink driver spent Christmas Eve in a cell after having ‘a few beers’ at friend’s house

A Portadown man who was caught driving twice the legal limit the day before Christmas Eve has been handed a 16-month...

Pregnant shoplifter told wait to be sentenced or face giving birth at Hydebank

A Portadown mother-to-be must appear before court in March to be sentenced for theft despite her wishes to have the matter dealt...

Arrest warrant issued for man who told police: ‘F*** you, I will punch you in the face’

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Portadown man who told police “f*** you, I will punch you...

Woman spotted doing doughnuts in car park handed 12 month driving ban

A Portadown woman who was spotted by an officer performing doughnuts in a car park in the snow has been disqualified...

Intoxicated man in parked car gave false name to police

A Portadown man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after being caught over the limit in the driver’s seat...

Armagh man slapped with £150 fine after calling woman ‘f****** s**t’

An Armagh man who called a woman believed to be his ex-fiancee a “f****** slut” has been fined £150. Court heard...

Co Armagh man sent video of woman masturbating to 16-year-old girl

A Portadown man who sent a video, which depicted a female masturbating, to a 16-year-old will have to wait until next...

Woman forced into buying knives off ‘intimating’ female in supermarket car park

A woman was forced into buying a set of knives off an “intimidating” female who had accosted an elderly lady in...

Judge says unemployed man caught with cocaine ‘clearly being given too much’ benefits

A Portadown man who claimed cocaine found in his possession was a substance taken by bodybuilders has been handed a heavy...

Co Armagh firm to double workforce after £6.9m investment

A Portadown-based engineering firm has announced plans to almost double its workforce following a £6.9m investment. Boyce Precision Engineering confirmed the...

Green light recommended for new car and van rental business near Portadown

A new car and van rental business is to be given the green light close to Portadown. The development – on...

Drunk man walking down street with claw hammer told police: ‘They beat me…it’s pay back’

A man who was spotted by police walking down a Portadown street with a claw hammer has been sentenced to two...