Councillor quits Sinn Fein after accusing party of losing ‘contact with the grassroots’

A Craigavon councillor has quit Sinn Fein and has accused the party of having ” lost contact with the grassroots”. Fergal...

Fireworks and cannabis found by police during search of man’s home

A Donaghcloney has been fined after police found cannabis and fireworks in his home. Court heard that one large rocket and 12...

Public protest prompts safety concerns as councillors reportedly ask for police

Fears for councillors’ safety were raised at a meeting of full Council in Craigavon last night (Monday). Union representatives gathered outside...

Man who punched bar owner in face given community service after work to address drink problem

A man who hit a bar owner in the face has been ordered to complete community service after dealing with his...

ABC councillors agree to transform leisure services in-house

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council unanimously agreed to transform leisure services in-house last night (Monday). With the brand new £35m...

Woman locks herself in bedroom but intruders force way in and assault her

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an aggravated burglary at a house in the Bleary Road...

Man of 20 ‘has had the full plethora of sentences from the criminal justice system’

A man has been sentenced to four months in prison after he committed offences which led to proceedings at the Crown...

Probation for man who assaulted woman and broke her phone

A man who assaulted his partner in Craigavon and damaged her phone has been sentenced to probation. The 24-year-old’s barrister told...

Man alleged to have made millions through gaming machines has case delayed over legal aid

A man who is alleged to have made millions of pounds through gaming machines has had a case against him adjourned...

Four men disturbed during attempted break-in make off in silver Vauxhall estate

Four men were disturbed during a suspected burglary in the Bleary area of Craigavon last night (Thursday). It is understood they...

Woman accused of breaking ankle of another outside Courthouse may face Crown proceedings

A woman who is accused of injuring another woman outside a Co Armagh courthouse will have to wait to find out...

ABC Council racks up second highest bill in UK for awards ceremonies

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council splashed out more than £160,000 for awards ceremonies in just three years, it has been...