Local groups kick-start the new decade with a £55,000 grants boost from the National Lottery

Community groups across the district are celebrating an exciting start to the new year after being awarded their share in £3.7million...

Ministers asked to consider building Craigavon train halt and explore high speed connection benefits

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has been asked to explore the potential benefits to Portadown, Craigavon and Lurgan of an upgrade of...

Shock as Co Armagh man – married just 48 hours – found dead in Las Vegas hotel room

A young family has been plunged into grief following the sudden death of a Co Armagh man in Las Vegas on...

Man caught with 21 pairs of knockoff Nike and Adidas trainers appears in court

A Portadown man who was found in possession of counterfeit Nike and Adidas trainers must wait until next month to learn...

Motorcyclist led police on chase hitting speeds of up to 120mph

A motorcyclist who led police on a chase reaching speeds of up to 120mph could not give his barrister a reason....

Barber Gary to give lift to hospital patients with kind offer of visit to provide haircut and shave

A Portadown barber has won the hearts of Co Armagh after offering to visit local hospitals to give patients a mood-lifting...

Barman who went for drinks with colleagues after his shift was driving home after failing to get taxi

A Portadown barman who took a risk driving home after post work drinks has been handed a 16 month disqualification. The...

Portadown cul-de-sac to undergo major £142,000 resurfacing work

A £142,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme Portadown will commence on Monday, January 20. The resurfacing works on Seagoe Park will extend a...

Trio accused of affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm four years ago appear in court

A Portadown trio facing charges of affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm –  alleged to have occurred almost four years...

Delight as Portadown resurfacing close to school begins

A long overdue resurfacing scheme, which is due to begin today in Portadown, has been welcomed as a massive boost to...

Police called to scene of collision which left vehicle in garden found drink driver in hysterics

A Portadown man who ended up in a garden after drink driving was in hysterics upon the arrival of police, court...

Fire crews tackle blaze at roadside café between Portadown and Armagh

Smoke was seen billowing from a roadside café outside Portadown this morning (Friday). Firefighters spent almost an hour dealing with the...