Co Armagh: Can you get an HMO licence without planning approval?

Since Armagh I began looking into the issue of licenced and unlicenced HMOs in the Co Armagh area back in August...

Near miss outside Portadown school highlights importance of Speed Limit Review

All members of ABC Council have been urged to take part in a public consultation regarding a review of speed limits,...

Feasibility studies to explore ways to drain rain from train lines and keep local Enterprise service on track

Feasibility studies are being carried out to investigate how best to prevent flooding hampering the Newry to Belfast train service. Several...

Students from six schools secure a share of £9,000 for chosen charities

The vital work of six different charities has been boosted by the presentation skills of students from schools in Portadown, Lurgan...

Six year driving ban for Portadown man with ‘appalling’ record

A motorist with an "appalling" record of 91 previous convictions has now been caught driving whilst disqualified without insurance and making...

Jail term for Portadown man sentenced for 39th drugs conviction

A man caught with cocaine – his 39th conviction for drugs – has been jailed for two months. Caolan Shields (37),...

Accused allegedly threatened to kill pregnant woman and told police: ‘I don’t give an F about any judge or court’

A woman suspected of breaking a man's finger and threatening to kill a pregnant woman allegedly told police: "I don't give...

Portadown man with ‘abhorrent attitude to police’ bit and punched officer

A man bit a police officer and punched him in the eye in Portadown. Conor James McConville (33), of Portmore Street...

Education Authority avoids £26k payout as tribunal throws out primary principal’s wage claim

The Education Authority has successfully defended a claim for tens of thousands of pounds in back pay brought by a Co...

New Northway link road mooted as major housing and industry plans to be unveiled for Portadown

A huge multi-million pound mixed use development – covering industrial and residential – is being planned for the Mahon Road area...

Motorist had ‘exceptionally high’ alcohol reading after report of vehicle hitting hedge

A Portadown motorist was detected with an "exceptionally high" alcohol in breath reading after police received a report a vehicle had...

‘Intoxicated’ driver attempted handbrake turn outside nursery school during police pursuit in Portadown

A judge said a "very intoxicated" motorist attempting a handbrake turn outside a nursery school in Portadown was amongst the worst...