Deacon Martin remembered for his joy, humour and devotion to helping others

The funeral has taken place of one of the first permanent deacons appointed in the Armagh archdiocese. The Rev Deacon Martin...

Swords, firearms, drugs and cash seized during house raids in Portadown

Swords, firearms, drugs and cash have been seized during a major anti-crime operation in the Portadown area. Detectives from the Police...

Teenager hospitalised after assault by ‘group of men dressed in dark clothing’ in Portadown

A teenage boy was hospital after an attack by a group of men in Portadown on Saturday evening. Police are appealing...

Teenage boy assaulted in Portadown

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was assaulted in Portadown over the weekend. The youngster was attacked in...

Mum says parents ‘in limbo’ as ongoing cuts ‘put the boot’ in special needs education

Concerns have been raised that proposed cuts to education budgets could create a huge degree of uncertainty for parents of children...

Southern Trust set to record a deficit ‘considerable growth in service and staff sickness’

Despite predictions it would manage to break even this financial year, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is now expected...

Co Armagh-based Post Office may not re-open after ‘temporary’ closure last month

A County Armagh Post Office branch which closed last month may not re-open, it has been confirmed. The Knock outlet, on...

State-of-the-art play park plans granted for tiny Co Armagh village

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has approved an application seeking permission to bring a new play area...

Approval to be recommended for new Portadown factory bringing 20 jobs to borough

A new manufacturing and engineering factory in Portadown – which would be expected to create 20 new jobs – is to...

Woman to appear in court on range of drugs offences after Portadown house raid

A woman is to appear in court next month following a raid on a house in Portadown. Detectives from the PsNI’s...

Tandragee man in court accused of causing GBH to two police officers in Portadown

A Tandragee teenager accused of assaulting two police officers in Portadown has been remanded in custody. Jake Buckley, of Ballybeg Park,...

Drugs and other items seized during Portadown, Belfast and Hillsborough searches

A woman was arrested and drugs and other items seized during house searches in Portadown, Belfast and Hillsborough. Detectives from PSNI’s...