Disgust and anger as picnic bench in scenic Hoys Meadow destroyed in arson attack

A picnic bench in a scenic Portadown park was set alight and completely destroyed by mindless vandals late on Saturday night....

Man found over twice drink drive limit with cannabis in full view on passenger seat

A man who was found to be over twice the limit with a quantity of cannabis in full view of police...

Two men armed with knife made off with cash and jewelry in Portadown town centre robbery

Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a jewellers in Portadown town centre this afternoon (Saturday)  are appealing for information and...

Inquest into elderly Portadown couple’s murder scheduled almost four years after ‘frenzied’ attack

The Coroners Inquest into the killing of an elderly Portadown couple has been listed for March next year, almost four years...

Man who offered to supply cannabis to friend in ‘social capacity’ gets suspended jail term

A Portadown man who offered to supply cannabis to a friend in a “social capacity” has been handed a suspended sentence....

Woman found over three times the drink drive limit after colliding with parked car

A woman who collided with a parked car was found to be over three times the legal drink drive limit. Court...

Restaurant which offered employment to young people with special needs confirms closure

A Co Armagh restaurant which provided employment and training for young people with special needs has closed its doors. Covid-19 has...

Portadown man accused of litany of assaults and motoring matters refused bail

A Portadown man who appeared in court accused of a litany of motoring offences and assaults has been refused bail. It...

Drink driver had ‘little or no recollection’ of events leading to detection

A Portadown man who was found to be over the limit had “little or no recollection” of events leading to detection,...

Stolen car used in late night ram raid on Portadown shop

Detectives investigating a ram raid-type incident in Portadown last night (Friday) are appealing for witnesses and information. Police were alerted at...

Council accused of showing ‘real disregard’ for BME community for not replying to building request

ABC Council has been accused of showing a “real disregard” for the BME community by one of its own members. It...

Local Independents taking part in the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme

The ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme is a government-backed programme to help breathe life into the restaurant trade. The scheme...