Scams – including imposter officers – on rise in Craigavon and Portadown but police reassured by ‘wiser’ public

Cold calls have been on the rise throughout the lockdown but police confirm they are aware and reassured that the public...

Housing boost for Portadown possible with major scheme costing over £3m under consideration

A major housing development – representing an investment in excess of £3 million – could be on the way for Portadown....

Heartbroken Portadown mum speaks out about website that informed son on ending his own life

A heartbroken Portadown mother has spoken out against an online suicide forum which gave her son detailed information which he used...

‘Cast iron guarantee’ given for patients at Bannview Medical Practice

Bannview Medical Practice patients in Portadown have been assured that current arrangements for their care will continue as normal and anyone...

Twenty-one ‘very much needed’ Portadown bungalows approved after planning vote

A vote was required for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee to approve an application to bring 21...

Website charging £8 for suicide ‘how-to’ video as Co Armagh mum’s concerns raised at police meeting

A Co Armagh mum has raised concerns around the prevalence of shocking suicide ‘how to’ videos circulating online. The issue was...

Celebrations for St John the Baptist College as approval granted for huge increase in pupil numbers

St John the Baptist College in Portadown has been given the go-ahead for a major increase in pupil numbers. The school...

Portadown man breached restraining order by posting video of female on Facebook

A Portadown man who has admitted to breaching a restraining order by posting a video of a female on Facebook must...

‘Makeshift off-licences’ flogging booze out of car boots to kids in north Armagh

“Makeshift off-licences” are operating out of car boots as criminals flog booze to kids in north Armagh. The dodgy dealings are...

Tandragee driver (20) who left man in his 60’s with ‘life-changing injuries’ jailed

A man in his 60’s who sustained “life changing injuries” says he has forgiven the driver, a court heard today (Friday)....

Dispersal of 5,000 patients from Portadown’s Bannview Practice ‘not an option’

There are still hopes for a resolution to the ongoing crisis at Bannview Medical Practice in Portadown despite failed negotiations with...

Blow for Bannview Medical Practice as management negotiations break down with neighbouring GP

Patients of Bannview Medical Practice in Portadown have been dealt another blow following the breakdown in negotiations with a neighbouring GP...