Drink driver refused breath test and started dancing and singing ‘no’ in custody

A Portadown man who according to a judge did everything in his power to make the lives of police officers difficult...

‘Without public understanding’ local hospitals could be under severe strain this winter

Two of the Southern Trust’s major hospitals could be put under untenable pressure with the understanding and co-operation of the public...

Pick-up driver who hit car could write book on ‘how not to deal with police, courts, the lot’

A man who drove off after crashing his company pick-up into another car has been disqualified for 12 months. Commenting on...

‘They look more like slums!’ Is this most deprived area in Upper Bann?

There are calls for urgent action to bring two areas of central Craigavon – likened to slums – up to an acceptable...

Alleged assault case so serious judge refuses to deal with it in Magistrates’ Court

A judge has deemed an alleged assault by a Craigavon man so serious that she cannot deal with it in the...

Musician claimed he was growing cannabis for terminally ill father

A musician who claimed he was growing cannabis for his terminally ill father will face a trial at the Crown Court...

Man arrested after police track digger stolen from Dublin to Co Armagh

A man has been arrested after police recovered a stolen digger in Co Armagh. Working with their colleagues in An Gardaí...

Recent problems at Craigavon hospital lead to plans for ‘new parking strategy’

The Southern Trust are looking at the possibility of anew parking strategy following a number of high-profile incidents recently, according to...

Four city and town centre task forces established to accelerate borough growth

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recently spearheaded a major interactive conference designed to build a fresh focus and mobilise...

Man caught with 53 diazepam tablets will be ‘spending Christmas in Maghaberry’

A Craigavon man who admitted having a Class C drug at the first opportunity has been jailed for two months. Defence...

Collection bins placed in council buildings for food donations to feed homeless

Food collection bins are being placed at council buildings across the borough to help feed the homeless. The initiative is being...

Co Armagh company wins national award recognising it as a leading social enterprise

Madlug, a social enterprise based in Craigavon has won the consumer facing award at the UK Social Enterprise Awards, held last...