Portadown dad sparks debate on ‘draconian’ hairstyle rules at schools following daughter’s detention

The parent of a child at a Portadown school has labelled rules on hairstyles as “draconian” after his daughter was given...

As you were in two Co Armagh constituencies but bad night for DUP overall

It’s a case of as you were in Newry & Armagh and Upper Bann constituencies. Daire Hughes, who replaced Mickey Brady...

Portadown schoolboy’s trip of a lifetime as he walks out in front of 54,000 fans at Euros

A Portadown schoolboy will never forget his first experience of a big football match as he walked out as a mascot...

Lack of funds sees more than 530 people remain on waiting list for care packages

A lack of funds has been cited as the reason there are currently more than 530 patients in the Southern Trust...

Portadown author Lucy McMullan (25) rings in new narrative with debut novel ‘Belles of Belfast’

Famed for its Troubles, the Titanic and the throttle of religious and political segregation Belfast has long been the browbeaten subject...

Demand for Children’s Services in Southern Trust greater than ever

Demand for Children’s Services in the Southern Health Trust is greater than ever, according to a senior direct. Colm McCafferty, who...

Smear test reviews to be completed by September

Ninety-four percent of of smear test slides which are currently being reviewed due to inadequate/inaccurate screening have now been processed, according...

Tributes paid to ‘Voice of the Athletic Grounds’ Dr Sean McCann

Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of “The Voice of the Athletic Grounds”, Dr Sean McCann. The renowned stadium...

£5000 worth of drugs found on pavement in Portadown

Over £5000 worth of drugs have been found on a pavement in Portadown. It happened yesterday (Monday) when police were on...

Man assaulted in Portadown as police investigate sectarian hate crime

Two men have been arrested following reports a man – wearing a GAA top – was assaulted in Portadown on Sunday....

Portadown man admits setting fire to Halifax store

A Portadown man has pleaded guilty to an arson attack on the Halifax branch in the town earlier this year. Patrick...

Tunnelling works complete on NI Water’s £7.8m wastewater upgrade at Meadow Lane

The tunnelling works associated with laying 620m of new large diameter sewer under Meadow Lane in Portadown has been completed by...