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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the investment in resurfacing works on the A27 Auglish Road between Tandragee and Poyntzpass "will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users". Picture: Matthew Ashmore - stock.adobe.com

Tandragee roadworks scheduled for early December completion

Patients and visitors using Craigavon Are Hospital’s paid car parks will see charges rising from £1 to 1.50 per for the first hour.

Southern Trust hikes hospitals' parking charges

One of the approved designs for the new residential development in Craigavon. Image: ABC planning portal

Craigavon houses approved despite noise concerns

Posing happily at the coffee morning are, from left, Maria Creaney, Deaglan (7) and Margaret Brady.

In pictures: Charity coffee morning at St Peters GAC, Lurgan

Emergency services at the scene of a 3 vehicle collision at Markethill Road, Tandragee on Thursday October 8, 2026

Trust introduces new plan to combat pressures

Portadown Men's Hockey Club chairperson, Gillian Castles and club president, Kenny White cutting the 75th anniversary cake at the celebration get together in Ma Berry's, Portadown.

Men's hockey club's 75th anniversary celebrations in 17 photos

Veterans parading in Portadown town centre on Remembrance Sunday.

In pictures: Portadown remembers the fallen

Bella Harrison (aged13) is missing from her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Girl (13) missing for 4 days

Craigavon Courthouse. Picture: National World.

Caught doing 'wheelies' on a motorbike

A CGI rendition of Malachy's Hurling Club with its new facilities. Image: ABC planning portal

Approval for hurling club site extension with bus shelter and new access

The new houses to be built will be in keeping with the style of dwellings already built in previous phases of development. Image: ABC planning portal

Planning approval for almost 40 new homes influenced by 'rich Georgian heritage'

Matthew Thompson. Photo provided by PSNI

Updated description of missing man thought to have boarded train to Portadown

Police and firefighters attended a serious incident in Maghery, Co Armagh 5-11-26

Man in his 30s arrested after incident in Maghery

Unauthorised Absence is a 15-minute British drama short film released in 2026 that highlights the human cost of school attendance laws and the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) crisis

Struggles with school attendance led to daughter's diagnosis

William St, Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Person rushed to hospital after Lurgan incident

Craigavon courthouse. Picture: Iconic Media Group

Woman forced to flee home after ex-partner kicked door in

Little Arthur was found in a poorly state and malnourished in the Ballynahinch area and was taken in by Almost Home Animal Rescue in Moira.

Justice for Arthur the dog

A new grave stone has been erected to Lurgan native Thomas Cummins, a WW1 hero and former Glenavon player.

Grave stone erected for WW1 hero

New name for Shamrock Park

Martin O'Hagan, a journalist with the Sunday World, was shot dead near his home in Lurgan, Co Armagh on September 28, 2001. Photo courtesy of Kevin Cooper.

Call to publish Martin O'Hagan murder report

Odhran Kelly. Photo: family image

Man handed a life sentence after admitting brutal murder of nursing assistant

Ulster Unionist Cllr Glen Barr, who sits on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, shared a photo of a Snickers bar which contained a needle and had been given to a child while out Trick or Treating.

Needle found in Snickers bar

Lurgan College Year 12 GCSE Prize Winners: (L-R) Isla Carnahan (Howard Abraham Trophy for GCSE Business Studies), Ruby Patton (Irvine Cup for GCSE Religious Studies), Adam Ewart (Compaq Computer Cup for GCSE Digital Technology), Millie Dowds (Cecil Maguire Cup for GCSE English Literature), Andrew Tinsley (David Bell Cup for GCSE Geography and Delport Cup for Further Maths), Daisy Stokes (Tracey Carberry Cup for GCSE Biology and the KIA Award for GCSE PE), Danielius Vitkus (Winston Humphries Cup for GCSE Technology & Design

Lurgan College Speech Day

The walking and community trail will include a picnic area, subject to planning approval.

New walking and community trail with cabins and picnic areas planned

A poppy cascade at St Mark’s Church, Portadown. Photo provided

Opportunity for young people to 'play a meaningful role in honouring the fallen'

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart at Drumcree Church in Portadown, Co Armagh.

Carla Lockhart resigns from DUP

A planning application has been lodged for the conversion of properties at 19-21 Bridge Street, Dromore, into a guest house and adjacent coffee shop. Credit: Google

Guest house and coffee shop plan 'will contribute positively' to town centre

Car owned by a young Lurgan girl suffered significant damage during Halloween night attack.

Halloween nightmare as car is attacked

Craigavon courthouse. Picture: Iconic Media Group

Co Down man (26) assaulted police

Martin O'Hagan, a journalist with the Sunday World, was shot dead near his home in Lurgan, Co Armagh on September 28, 2001. Photo courtesy of Kevin Cooper.

Call to publish Martin O'Hagan murder report

Some of the young members of St Mary's Youth Club, Portadown, who enjoyed the annual fancy dress Hallowe'en party on Thursday afternoon.

Fun-filled photos from fancy dress party at youth club

Working hard in the kitchen to keep everyone fed.

In pictures: Blake's Big Breakfast event in Portadown Town Hall

Members of the Hadden family who were honoured for their contribution to Portadown Festival over the past 100 years.

Portadown Festival Association pays tribute to the Hadden family

Craigavon courthouse. Picture: Tony Hendron.

48g cannabis was for personal use, court told

The Bolton family pictured at the Richhill Apple Fayre on Saturday. Included are, mum, Julie, Theodore (11), dad, Andrew and Bronwyn (9).

In pictures: Richill Harvest Apple Fayre serves up a tasty treat

Emergency Services responded to the incident. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

Child remains in critical condition following collision - woman released on bail

A general view of William Street, Lurgan. Image: Google

Man sustains 'serious injuries' after being knocked to the ground in assault

Craigavon courthouse. Picture: Iconic Media Group

BBC footage sought in court case

The former pub and associated outbuildings are well-known architectural landmarks outside Lawrencetown. Credit: Google

Fireplace retail unit to be reconfigured at former pub site

PSNI Land Rovers lined up and waiting in a side street off the Garvaghy Road in Portadown as protesters filled the road. They were protesting at the Parades Commission determination to permit Portadown Orange District to march through the Garvaghy Road.

60 suspects identified by officers probing Drumcree protest - PSNI

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The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemaker

Man allegedly told friend of his ex-partner: 'I just feel like kidnapping her'

Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to a special preview of the conservation and repair work currently underway on a unique heritage structure on the former WWII airfield, RAF Limavady.

Royal visitor has first look at historic Artikelly wartime dome

Image Courtesy of Visit Films

Foyle Film Festival unveils 39th programme