Southern Trust Chief Executive resigns to ‘pursue other opportunities’

The Southern Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Maria O’Kane, has resigned from her role with immediate effect to ‘pursue other career opportunities’....

‘Astonishing’: Alarm as Council cancel 1,280 classes at leisure facilities in nine month period

Almost 1,300 scheduled classes were cancelled at Council-owned venues in the ABC borough in the first nine months of 2024, it...

Major £270,000 pedestrian and cycling enhancements for Black Paths in Craigavon

Major £270,000 pedestrian and cycling enhancements have been announced for the Black Paths in Craigavon. The work on the Black Paths...

ABC Council to lead Stormont delegation against listed building status for Marlborough House

Five representatives of ABC Council will next month meet with Stormont Ministers to directly object to the proposed listing of Marlborough...

Approval granted for eight new homes in Craigavon

Planning approval has been granted for the erection of eight detached dwellings with detached garages in the vicinity of No 2...

Meet the staff bringing ‘care and compassion’ to hospital patients over Christmas

While many of us enjoy a little rest and relaxation on Christmas Day – especially if you’re not the one cooking...

ABC Council approve temporary pass for one North Pole native

In news that will no doubt come as a relief for boys and girls up and down the Borough, Santa has...

Jobs lost with Homebase in Craigavon to close its doors in New Year

Craigavon’s Homebase store is set to close in the next number of weeks. The retail giant’s Rushmere outlet will pull down...

Council’s frustration as new IT system causing ‘reputational damage’

Much frustration was aired at last Monday night’s (December 16) ABC monthly meeting, in relation to a new IT system which...

Three-bed house in Craigavon to be turned into HMO

A three-bed house at 236 Legahory Court, Craigavon, is going to be turned into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO), without...

Plans to redevelop vacant Sainsbury’s store at Rushmere rubber stamped

Planning permission has been granted for major overhaul plans which will see the former Sainsbury’s supermarket in Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon,...

Derrytrasna community hall secures £30,000 for conservation projects

The Sarsfields Community Hall Management Committee at Derrytrasna has been awarded over £28,000 in funding from the National Lottery for its...