Stephen Barriskill murder accused referred to Crown Court for hearing in February

A Portadown man accused of murdering his neighbour with a shotgun has had his case referred to the Crown Court. Connor...

Sadness as former Derrytrasna vice-principal passes away

A much-loved former primary school vice-principal who gave almost 30 years teaching service to the community has died suddenly. Terence McCullaugh,...

Man accused of burglary in Portadown and assault on police to face Crown Court

A man accused of burglary at two houses in Portadown and assault on police is to face the Crown Court. John...

A Santa photo to cherish as councillor reflects on driving change for people with disabilities

Back in 2011, Portadown woman Julie Flaherty’s baby son Jake was too unwell to visit Santa, so the man in the...

Sub-zero temperatures cause bin collection disruption as contents freeze

Council have advised residents that some bins have not been emptied due to the sub-zero temperatures being witnessed across the borough...

Children’s Lapland Charity gifted £2,750 from Masonic Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh has donated £2,750 to the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust...

Stephen Barriskill murder accused to face Crown Court proceedings next week

A Portadown man who admitted to shooting his neighbour in the chest is to be referred to the Crown Court next...

Portadown street petitions council for signs giving its name in Irish and English

Residents of a County Armagh street are hoping to have their address appear on official place signs in Irish as well...

Man arrested on suspicion of trying to meet child after sexual grooming in Portadown

A man in his 60s – arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming – has been...

Teen banned from Armagh and told he faces custody if he tries to contact mother

A Portadown teenager who smashed a door belonging to his mother has been barred from entering Armagh. Francis Lennon, of Garvaghy...

Illegal immigrant used deceased person’s bank card to shop in Tesco and Lidl

A Lithuanian man who was in Northern Ireland illegally has pleaded guilty to a number of offences including using a deceased...

Unite ballots 4,000 NI health workers for strike in early 2023

Nearly 4,000 more health and social care workers across Northern Ireland have begun balloting for strike action, Unite the union said today....