Man who assaulted another male claimed to police that he did so in self-defence

A Portadown man who assaulted another male last year has been sentenced to 120-hours of community service. Court heard the 30-year-old...

Twenty-year-old caught with cannabis fined £500 for first offence on his record

A  man has been fined £500 for possession of cannabis in what is the first entry on his record. Court heard...

Road closed following collision in Portadown

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Portadown this afternoon (Sunday). Police have confirmed the Loughgall...

Election drama as sitting councillor loses out in Armagh – another wins by 1.84 votes

It was a night of high drama with agony and ecstasy for two sitting ABC councillors. Ulster Unionist Gordon Kennedy squeezed...

Three councillors elected in Portadown as Independent David Jones looks set to miss out

The DUP have taken the first two seats in the Portadown DEA. Darryn Causby and Sydney Anderson fulfilled their first preference...

Probation for sunbather caught with cannabis and cocaine after getting on ‘staight and narrow’

A Portadown man has been sentenced to 12 months probation after showing a district judge he could “get on the straight...

ABC Council in-depth: Key battles in 2019 local council elections

On the eve of another local election polling day, we take a look at the make-up of our two local councils...

Fears raised for 11 local care homes after Four Seasons announce administration plans

Fears have been raised for 11 locally based care homes after Four Seasons announced it is set to go into administration....

Moped rider seen driving erratically admitted being under influence of Ecstasy and alcohol

A Portadown man who was caught riding a moped whilst under the influence of alcohol and Ecstasy has been handed a...

Portadown man who drove through checkpoint claimed police were not parked clearly

A Portadown man who did not stop for police who were wearing high vis coats has been fined £100. Court heard...

Almost four children A DAY receive emergency food bank supplies in north Armagh

Almost four children a day receive emergency supplies from a food bank in Upper Bann. The shocking figures revealed that 3,300...

Major investment for one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most treasured bars

Major investment in a Co Armagh bar complex dating back more than 150 years has been welcomed as a ringing endorsement...