New £2m lab for testing construction materials opens in Portadown

The Department for Infrastructure has opened a new £2 million construction materials testing laboratory at Carn in Portadown. The purpose-built laboratory...

Teens in Portadown ‘creating havoc’ with reports of criminal damage and assault on staff

A “particular group of teenagers” are “creating havoc” in the Meadows area of Portadown over the last few days, it has...

Booze and cigarettes seized as Customs raid Portadown and Randalstown shops

A man has been arrested and illicit alcohol and tobacco seized during searches of retail premises in Portadown and Randalstown. HM...

Man arrested and suspected drugs and cash seized in Portadown

A man has been arrested and drugs seized in Portadown. The 23-year-old was detained in the Garvaghy Road area of the...

Award-winning chef plans ‘culinary’ glamping pods at Portadown for ‘foodie’ tourists

An award-winning chef is hoping to create a unique glamping experience in Portadown – aimed at attracting ‘foodie’ tourists from around...

Portadown community in shock following sad passing of popular newsagent Liam Donaghy

A sense of sadness has descended over Portadown following the shock passing of a well-known and much-loved newsagent in the town....

‘Time for a change’ as owner announces closure of Portadown beauty and spa

The owner of a Portadown beauty and spa says “it is with great sadness” that she announcing the closure of her...

Final farewell after 10 years for popular Portadown fashion boutique Hanger 13

A popular fashion boutique, which has operated in the heart of Portadown for more than a decade, is closing down. Katie...

Theft-accused calls Judge Bernie Kelly ‘tramp’ after bail hearing delayed

An alleged thief called a District Judge a “tramp” during an angry outburst after he was told that he would not...

Emergency services on scene of multi-vehicle crash at Northway in Portadown

A multi-vehicle collision is causing major traffic disruption in Portadown. Four vehicles have been involved. The collision happened a short time...

Woman fined £350 following ‘drink-fuelled’ assault on police in Portadown

A woman has been fined £350 after a “drink-fuelled” assault on police in Portadown. The case of Viktorija Straksiene, of Abercorn...

Housing Executive workers reject pay offer as industrial action enters 23rd week

As industrial action by Housing Executive workers enters its 23rd week without resolution, Unite has demanded intervention from the Department for...