‘This is a scandal’: Farmers uprooted in Craigavon as Invest NI branded ‘not fit for purpose’

Most of the land available for industry in Craigavon remains unused to this day, and none more so than in Mandeville,...

Industrial land in Craigavon owned by Council – for decades – is still lying unused

Invest NI came in for criticism at a recent ABC Economic Development & Regeneration Committee meeting, over the statutory body’s perceived...

ABC Council in £709,800 ‘green funding’ bid for borough’s parks

ABC Council is hoping to secure £709,800 in grant funding from the Nature Towns and Cities Fund to create vibrant and...

Southern Trust Chief Executive resigns to ‘pursue other opportunities’

The Southern Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Maria O’Kane, has resigned from her role with immediate effect to ‘pursue other career opportunities’....

‘Astonishing’: Alarm as Council cancel 1,280 classes at leisure facilities in nine month period

Almost 1,300 scheduled classes were cancelled at Council-owned venues in the ABC borough in the first nine months of 2024, it...

Major £270,000 pedestrian and cycling enhancements for Black Paths in Craigavon

Major £270,000 pedestrian and cycling enhancements have been announced for the Black Paths in Craigavon. The work on the Black Paths...

ABC Council to lead Stormont delegation against listed building status for Marlborough House

Five representatives of ABC Council will next month meet with Stormont Ministers to directly object to the proposed listing of Marlborough...

Approval granted for eight new homes in Craigavon

Planning approval has been granted for the erection of eight detached dwellings with detached garages in the vicinity of No 2...

Meet the staff bringing ‘care and compassion’ to hospital patients over Christmas

While many of us enjoy a little rest and relaxation on Christmas Day – especially if you’re not the one cooking...

ABC Council approve temporary pass for one North Pole native

In news that will no doubt come as a relief for boys and girls up and down the Borough, Santa has...

Jobs lost with Homebase in Craigavon to close its doors in New Year

Craigavon’s Homebase store is set to close in the next number of weeks. The retail giant’s Rushmere outlet will pull down...

Council’s frustration as new IT system causing ‘reputational damage’

Much frustration was aired at last Monday night’s (December 16) ABC monthly meeting, in relation to a new IT system which...