Community facing a ‘perfect storm’ as Portadown man who had benefits stopped tried to take own life

People in the community are struggling with a “perfect storm” of lower wages, increased energy bills and reduced benefits, a Portadown...

Man accused of burglary and theft in Portadown to face Crown Court

A man accused of burgling a property in Portadown will face Crown Court proceedings later this year. The 27-year-old appeared at...

Former Portadown Iceland store to be transformed into new three-unit retail hub

The former Iceland supermarket in Portadown looks set to be brought back into productive use with a major retail development on...

Brownstown residents ‘not getting a good service from this Council’ prompts Chief Executive apology

Two Portadown councillors have called for a detailed explanation as to why the people of Brownstown are “not getting a good...

Tributes pour in ‘for one-of-a-kind’ DJ Krazy Kenny who has died suddenly

Tributes have been pouring in for one of Portadown’s best-loved characters and ‘legends’ who has died suddenly. DJ Kenny Gregg, known...

Holy Smokes as Pastor Tom brings the Deep South BBQ to North Armagh

An Armagh pastor by day and a smoker tender by night, Tom Quinn is serving the community in more than one...

Month in jail for man who breached Sexual Offences Prevention and Deportation Orders

A man who breached both a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) and a Deportation Order has been sentenced to one month...

‘Prolific thief’ stole £25 from begging man leaving him ‘upset and threatening suicide’

An Armagh woman who stole from a male she knew, who was “begging”, has been given a chance to avoid custody...

In Pictures: Excellence in business success recognised in ABC Council Awards

Celebrating and championing the achievements of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough’s diverse, innovative and energetic business community took centre stage...

Corcrain flats fire believed to have been started accidentally

A fire at a block of flats in Portadown early this morning (Friday) is believed to have started accidentally. The Fire...

Manufacturing company plans to build new multi-million pound factory in Portadown

A new multi-million pound manufacturing and engineering factory could be built on the outskirts of Portadown. A pre-application notice for the...

Man banned from attending matches following incident at Portadown football ground

A 22 year-old man has been handed a football banning order at Craigavon Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday). The banning order follows...