Man who offered to supply cannabis to friend in ‘social capacity’ gets suspended jail term

A Portadown man who offered to supply cannabis to a friend in a “social capacity” has been handed a suspended sentence....

Woman found over three times the drink drive limit after colliding with parked car

A woman who collided with a parked car was found to be over three times the legal drink drive limit. Court...

Restaurant which offered employment to young people with special needs confirms closure

A Co Armagh restaurant which provided employment and training for young people with special needs has closed its doors. Covid-19 has...

Portadown man accused of litany of assaults and motoring matters refused bail

A Portadown man who appeared in court accused of a litany of motoring offences and assaults has been refused bail. It...

Drink driver had ‘little or no recollection’ of events leading to detection

A Portadown man who was found to be over the limit had “little or no recollection” of events leading to detection,...

Stolen car used in late night ram raid on Portadown shop

Detectives investigating a ram raid-type incident in Portadown last night (Friday) are appealing for witnesses and information. Police were alerted at...

Council accused of showing ‘real disregard’ for BME community for not replying to building request

ABC Council has been accused of showing a “real disregard” for the BME community by one of its own members. It...

Local Independents taking part in the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme

The ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme is a government-backed programme to help breathe life into the restaurant trade. The scheme...

Cancer Research store to leave Portadown after 23 years and £1.5m raised

A Cancer Research branch in Portadown has closed its doors for the final time having raised over £1.5 million in its...

Man alleged to have been involved in stolen vehicle ‘chop shop’ has bail curfew varied

A Richhill man accused of being involved in what police have described as a “chop shop” of high value stolen cars...

MP seeks ‘plan for further job creation’ as extent of furlough uptake in Upper Bann revealed

Close to a third of the eligible population in Upper Bann were placed on furlough during the course of the Covid-19...

Award winning butcher faces fine of up to £25,000 after teenage employee loses finger in mincer

An award winning and “well respected” butcher faces a fine up to £25,000 after a teenage employee lost a finger in...