Council backs call for ‘urgent action’ on suicide prevention and funding for mental health

ABC Council has backed a call for “urgent action” on suicide prevention and mental health funding. It follows a proposal brought...

Get into spooky spirit with getactiveabc Halloween programme!

It may be the most frightful season of the year but getactiveabc’s Halloween programme has plenty of spooky specials carved out...

Man pushed wheelchair user ‘close to side of head’ where he had spinal fluid drain

A man has been sentenced for assaulting a wheelchair-bound man – who had a drain from his head to stomach –...

Approval in the bag to demolish McDonald’s drive-thru at Rushmere

Approval has been given for the demolition of the McDonald’s Restaurant drive-thru at Rushmere in Craigavon. An application for the work...

Drink driver crashed into stationary car at traffic lights in Portadown before making off from scene

A young Craigavon father has been banned from driving after admitting a string of motoring offences arising from a hit-and-run collision...

‘A matter of life and death’: ABC Council to write to Health Minister supporting Daisy Hill maternity retention

ABC Council is to write to Health Minster Robbie Butler in support of retaining maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital in...

Pair set to complete 40 half marathons in 40 days this weekend in Craigavon

Two men who have taken on one of the most gruelling and physically demanding challenges of 40 half marathons in 40...

Craigavon man admits attempted sexual communication with a child

A Craigavon man has pleaded guilty to attempting sexual communication with a child, after appearing for an arraignment hearing at Newry...

SF condemns abuse hurled at DUP’s Lockhart and Dodds outside High Court hearing on Drumcree dispute

Sinn Fein representatives locally have condemned abuse hurled at Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and DUP colleague and MLA Diane Dodds...

Over the limit Craigavon woman caused accident and left scene on foot – but judge ‘stays his hand’

A judge has "stayed his hand" when passing sentence on Craigavon woman who caused an accident while under the influence, who...

Important changes to bin collection days from week commencing October 26

Residents across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough are being advised that their bin collection days may change from week...

Further £11.28 million set aside for Housing Executive investment in ABC borough

The Housing Executive have announced a further £11.28 million pounds for investment in housing across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon...