Thirteen residents ordered to pay over £3,000 as Council ramp up crackdown on litterbugs

It was a clean sweep for ABC Council this week when it brought an unprecedented number of people to court for...

‘Bittersweet’ moment for DUP as new Alderman appointed following sad passing of Junior McCrum

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has confirmed the appointment of two councillors to the rank of alderman. At the...

Simply Beautiful not just surviving – but thriving – after opening second salon during pandemic

It’s been twelve years since Leanne Seeley first opened her Simply Beautiful salon from scratch in Portadown and that commitment has...

Devastated owners cite rising costs as sustainability focussed shop in Portadown ‘no longer sustainable’

Devastated owners of a Portadown shop focussed on sustainability have cited rising costs and return of business rates for their decision...

DUP take top two seats on ABC Council filling both Lord Mayor and Deputy role

The DUP have taken over the Lord Mayor’s chain of office with the appointment of Councillor Paul Greenfield to the role....

Bid to build Armagh GAA Centre of Excellence in Portadown set to score approval

A new state-of-the-art County Armagh GAA ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Portadown looks set to be given the go-ahead next week. Proposals...

Plans in for new multi-million pound Portadown factory bringing welcome jobs boost

Formal plans have been submitted for a new multi-million pound factory in Portadown which is expected to create around 20 new...

Co Armagh businesses amongst those who reign supreme at Hospitality Awards

The Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards 2022 have concluded, with plenty of local representation taking home trophies, highlighting the wealth of successful...

First-time mum on how crafting and her daughter helped mental health struggles

An Annaghmore woman who started making craft items to help her mental health after a difficult pregnancy and traumatic birth is...

Pay offer ‘fair and reasonable’ say Hyster-Yale following vote for strike action

Carn forklift company Hyster-Yale have said they are “disappointed” with a vote in favour of strike action but will work with the...

Unite workers at forklift firm Hyster-Yale vote for strike action

Members of the Unite union at Carn-based forklift company Hyster-Yale have voted by  a 85.3 per cent majority to take strike...

Woman who had just moved to Maghery ‘distraught’ as car stolen

A woman whose car was stolen in Maghery on Thursday night had just moved into the area a fortnight previously. Councillor...