Pre-sentence report ordered for Lurgan man caught drink driving near McDonalds

A Lurgan man has admitted driving with excess alcohol in the area of the town’s McDonalds restaurant. Oisin McDonald (25), of...

Man arrested after alleged counterfeit cash trail links fuel station, online seller and multiple towns

Police have issued a warning over a spike in counterfeit currency after a man was arrested in Lurgan when officers uncovered...

Lurgan man stole more than £3,000 from Newry employer following ‘downturn in his mental health’

A 55-year-old Lurgan man has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge after admitting to stealing cash from his former employer in...

Artificial Christmas trees may be bought for across borough next year as storm damage heightens evergreen complaints

Artificial Christmas trees could be bought for the borough next year in the ‘ho-ho-hope’ of silencing the year-after-year ‘size matters’ mantra...

Olympic gold swimming star Daniel will be named on village signs as ABC Council unanimously backs ‘fitting’ honour

It will be a sign of his achievement, as Olympic gold-winning swimming star Daniel Wiffen’s name is to be visible for...

Closure of Lurgan’s Newline Recycling Centre pushed back to 2026 to avoid Christmas disruption

Plans to temporarily close Newline Household Recycling Centre for major resurfacing works have been postponed until early 2026 – ensuring the...

‘Home of Daniel Wiffen’ could be added to village signs to celebrate famous son’s Olympic gold glory

Home-grown Olympic Gold-winning swimming star Daniel Wiffen could be afforded a very special honour in his own borough. The former pupil...

Man accused of having knuckleduster in Lurgan

A man has been accused of having a ‘knuckleduster’ in Lurgan. Sean Joseph Dean (40), of Lurgan Road, Crumlin, allegedly possessed...

How one Lurgan couple moulded their ‘potty’ dream into a business reality

Having a "dream" in business is, more often than not, a romantic notion full of 'maybe-some-days', book stores, coffee shops, boutiques,...

Lurgan apartment plans refused due to ‘detrimental’ impact on neighbouring properties

Planning permission has been refused for the conversion of a semi-detached home into three apartments at 94 Lake Street, Lurgan, due...

Man (30) charged with sexual assault in Lurgan Park to appear in court

A man is to appear in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lurgan Park earlier this week. Police investigating...

Man arrested after reported sexual assault in Lurgan Park

Police investigating an attack on a woman in Lurgan Park earlier this week have arrested a 30-year-old man. The suspect was...