Firefighter John best in province as he wins fitness and skills challenge

A Lurgan-based firefighter who proved his fitness skills in the ultimate test said he couldn’t have given any more. John Purdy,...

Police appeal following suspicious behaviour in Portadown

Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in Portadown today (Wednesday). The activity was reported just after...

Farmers’ bed push at Belfast Marathon raises £10,000 for Air Ambulance NI

A whopping £10,000 has been raised in aid of the Air Ambulance NI by a small team from the farming world....

Police appeal after two bikes stolen in Portadown

Police are appealing for information regarding the theft of two “distinctive” mountain bikes in Portadown at the weekend. The thefts, which...

Historic rape and indecent assault case to move to Crown Court for trial

A case involving historic sexual allegations including rape over a protracted period of time is to transfer to Crown Court for...

Seeking Co Armagh’s Robinson Crusoe – does he have any descendants?

Armagh’s Robinson Crusoe – has he any descendants? writes Feargal O’Donnell (Armagh Ancestry – Genealogy Ireland) Most people are familiar with...

Woman who lost six stone after returning to swimming helps set relay record

A Portadown woman who took up swimming after a break of 30 years has completed a record long-distance swim in the...

Bereaved mum turned campaigning councillor humbled with King’s honour

A Co Armagh councillor says she has been humbled “to the bottom of my heart” after being awarded a British Empire...

Son appeals for help after van crashed into dad’s car and driver fled scene on foot

A Portadown man has appealed for information after someone crashed into his father’s car and then ran from the scene. The...

Co Armagh man accused of rape on Isle of Man bailed to reside on island until trial

A Co Armagh man accused of raping a woman in a portable toilet on the Isle of Man has been granted...

Broken play park ‘causing a lot of upset with residents’ in Portadown

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Lord Mayor has asked for an update on the redevelopment of Portadown playpark. Speaking...

Soaring costs leaves Council’s water refill station proposal high and dry

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s officers have told a committee “restricted budgets” mean a motion initially adopted by the...