Green light for 24 new social housing apartments in Portadown – despite many neighbour objections

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of 24 apartments, set within six two-storey units, next to Roslyn Avenue in...

Man subjected to vile racist abuse after Portadown home targeted

A Portuguese national was subjected a tirade of racial abuse after his Portadown home was targeted earlier this evening (Thursday), according...

Local businesses come together to support community through circular economy model

A remarkable collaboration among local businesses has recently demonstrated the power of community spirit and corporate social responsibility, supporting the local...

Man (46) admits charge of ‘attempted sexual communication with a child’ in ‘decoy’ case

A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge of ‘attempted sexual communication with a child’ in a ‘decoy’ case. Lee...

Council forced to pay additional £10,000 over planning issues around three NI Centenary stones

Alternative locations have had to be found in Portadown, Loughgall and Magheralin for ornamental stones marking the centenary of Northern Ireland...

Roll with it Portadown offer mental health workshop with help of former Premier League footballer

A new roller-skating initiative in Portadown has launched a free six week programme with a focus on improving mental well-being –...

Co Armagh man charged with attempting to have sexual communication with child

A 46-year-old Co Armagh man has been charged with attempting to have a ‘sexual communication’ with a child. Lee Sheffield, with...

World famous Starbucks to take possession of newly-built Portadown drive-thru in March

World famous coffee franchise Starbucks will take possession of a new drive-thru venue in Portadown next month. The development – next...

Man accused of assaulting partner barred from Portadown

A man accused of non-fatal strangulation of and assault of a woman he allegedly threatened to kill is barred from Portadown...

Portadown woman involved in business dispute ‘predisposed to reacting when faced by angry men’

A Portadown woman found guilty of assaulting a business partner is "predisposed to reacting when faced by angry men", a court...

More than required two thirds of residents voted for Irish-English signs but decision deferred

Despite the fact that 82 per cent of residents in Churchill Gardens, in Portadown, want bilingual Irish-English street signage erected in...

Residents torn on plans for new filling station and retail store in Portadown

A planning application for a filling station and retail store with access onto the Killycomain Road, Portadown, has been approved despite...