Judge tells man he might ‘come out a better pool player’ if jailed and opts for Probation instead

A judge remarked that if he jailed a man he "might come out a better pool player" and put him on...

Judge says he is ‘very slow’ to jail people as it costs taxpayers over £1,000 a week per prisoner

A judge has said he is "very slow" to jail people as it costs taxpayers over £1,000 a week per prisoner....

Council urged to open negotiations with SRC in bid to return land at Craigavon Lakes

Council is being urged to to open negotiations with Southern Regional College (SRC) in a bid to return land at Craigavon...

Man was disorderly at 6am after having a ‘feed of drink’ at funeral

A man who was disorderly in Craigavon at 6am had taken a "feed of drink" after being at a funeral.... This...

Forty-six patients died while waiting in Craigavon Area Hospital ED in six-month period

Forty-six patients died while waiting in the Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital over a six-month period last year. And 24...

Woman told to ‘wipe the smile of your face’ as she is remanded in custody on damage charges

A woman has appeared in court accused of causing criminal damage to Lidl and attempting to cause criminal damage at B&M...

Shop robber ‘raised claw hammer’ over head of staff member in Craigavon

A person who robbed a shop in Craigavon allegedly "violently pushed over" a male staff member and raised a claw hammer...

‘Disgusting and appalling’: Craigavon man spat blood at police officer

A prosecutor told a court a Craigavon man used a cheese grater to self harm and then spat blood at a...

Man is charged over alleged ‘gypsy’ comments

A man is charged in relation to what a court was told were alleged “gypsy comments”. Jordan Lee Clarke (32), with...

Man denies indecent behaviour in grounds of Craigavon Area Hospital

A man accused of indecent behaviour in the grounds of Craigavon Area Hospital is contesting the case.... This content is for...

Industrial tribunal dismisses ex-employee’s disability discrimination claim against Southern Trust

An industrial tribunal has dismissed claims of disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation brought by a former employee against the Southern Health...

New access road at Rushmere plays in to last minute ‘difficult’ decision to cancel Twilight Markets

Traders have expressed their disappointment after being informed that a much anticipated Craigavon-based Twilight Market has been unexpectantly cancelled. The artisan...