Newsletter: Portadown business closures – hospitality has been abandoned on all fronts

This morning’s newsletter may unfortunately feel all too familiar. Yes, we have been here before but the issue remains and it’s...

Portadown man Tony Kennoy was ‘once-in-a-lifetime character,’ mourners hear

Portadown man Tony Kennoy has been described as a “once-in-a-lifetime character’ at a service of thanksgiving for his life. Tony, who...

Appeal after burglary and attempted burglary in Portadown

Police are investigating recent reports of an attempted burglary and burglary in Portadown. Sergeant Bigger said: “On Friday, 4th October at...

Shock as multi-award winning Yellow Door deli in Portadown to close after 27 years

A multi-award winning café in Portadown is set to close its doors in Portadown at the end of this month. The...

Planning approval granted for 30 new houses in Portadown

Plans to build 30 new houses on a site in Portadown have been rubber-stamped by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...

Drink driver caught swerving on Northway was driving friend home from Portadown bar

A drink driver, who was driving a friend home from a bar despite being over twice the legal limit, has been...

Pedestrian hit by car in Portadown town centre

Witnesses are being sought after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Portadown on Tuesday. The incident happened on Thomas...

Tributes paid following passing of popular Portadown man Tony Kennoy

Tributes have been paid following the passing of popular Portadown man Tony Kennoy. Tony, who passed away on Sunday, September 29,...

In Pictures: A night of celebration at 2024 Armagh I People of the Year Awards

After months of anticipation and excitement, Armagh I celebrated its People of the Year Awards at the Armagh City Hotel on Friday evening,...

Man in his 40s taken to hospital following serious assault outside bar in Portadown

A man in his forties was taken to hospital following a serious assault outside a bar in Portadown in the early...

Something from a horror movie! Shocking find on River Bann by cleanup team

It’s like something from a horror movie – only it’s not! Imagine cruising along the River Bann, cleaning up litter, and...

Portadown man sentenced for ‘animalistic and disgusting’ behaviour

A Portadown man who engaged in a spate of behaviour, described by a judge as “animalistic and disgusting”, has been sentenced...