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The murder of Robert Hamill should serve as a “reminder” to people in Portadown of what sectarianism can bring, a former Northern Ireland Secretary has said.
NewsAfter almost two years of chemotherapy, a mastectomy and a string of complications, Joan Dunlop was told in September that her scans showed no evidence of the disease. On Saturday, she celebrated with
NewsHMS Queen Elizabeth sails from Belfast after historic first visit by Royal Navy carrier in more than 60 years
NewsBelfast city centre injury claims more than double the number of reported falls
Police say a modified firework with the capability to cause significant injury was recovered following a security alert in the James Street area of Lurgan on Monday (October 12).
A suspected bomb in Lurgan was a modified firework, police have confirmed.
Jamie Bryson has said that a major judgment on Drumcree handed down by the Court of Appeal today has ramifications far beyond Portadown.
Portadown Sinn Fein Cllr Paul Duffy says he feels ‘very frightened’ after crosshairs with his name were painted on storage container at his work place.
News"We can’t keep telling people to cope while ignoring what is making people distressed in the first place."
Garvaghy Road residents opposed to the Orange Order’s parade route in Portadown have lost their latest bid to challenge the decision to allow it.
Whiterock has deployed more than £190m over 14 years, leveraging a further £150m from other funders
Roads minister Liz Kimmins says she remains committed to the development of a new 300 space park and ride at Dungiven to serve the Derry to Belfast 212 bus service
Clandeboye Lodge launches third annual partnership with Action Mental Health, after raising £2,000 through last year's Give Yourself a Break campaign.
‘The Ferryman of the Foyle’ – a striking new large-scale installation inspired by local folklore - is set to make its debut at Derry’s 40th anniversary Hallowe’en celebrations.
This Halloween, the stage at the iconic St Columb’s Hall will come alive once more with ‘Freddy’s Lost His Fangs… Again!’, the sequel to Derry’s first-ever Halloween pantomime.
The imposition of Air Passenger Duty (APD) on departures from Derry on the new Dublin Public Service Obligation (PSO) places ‘the route at a competitive disadvantage from the outset and risks undermin
ONE of Britain's most acclaimed male voice choirs is heading to Belfast following two sold-out anniversary concerts featuring a 37-piece orchestra and the next generation of young singers.
Saturday saw The Joe Brolly Cup wind it’s way up Chapel Road to visit Top of the Hill for a only a third time – via a short stop off at Campbell’s Bar of course – as Doire Trasna were crowned Derry Ju
NewsBelfast-based solicitor tells Dublin Special Criminal Court that Kinahan will be making a bail application in the coming weeks
A major new study involving young people from Derry, Donegal and across Ulster has found peacebuilding programmes foster greater empathy and help participants build more positive relationships across
Michael Canavan was described as a ‘giant in Derry’s civil rights movement’ at the Stormont Assembly on Monday with Foyle MLA Sineád McLaughlin observing that he was a man who dedicated his life to st
PATRICK McClean claims he could 'retire a happy man' if he was to win the FAI Cup with Derry City this season after a rollercoaster personal journey has taken him to the Aviva Stadium with his hometo
Police in Derry have issued a warning about the use of e-scooters, scramblers and electric motorcycles on public roads and estates after a number of vehicles were seized in the city over the past week
A man told police that he had breached his curfew because his dog had escaped and he had gone to get it back, Derry Magistrate's Court has heard.
NewsThe St Andrew’s Agreement was signed 20 years ago on 13 October 2006. Officially. it just amended the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement, but it did bring about some profound changes in Northern Ireland’
NewsDonald Trump has not hampered recruitment of 1,000 Bank of America staff for Belfast, says chief
NewsNew bridge, bigger car parks and cycle links as councillors get Lurgan train station on track for overhaul
Letter from County Grand Master says Drumcree ban has ‘raised serious concerns’ about police integrity
Councillor ‘scundered’ as Belfast parks remain locked at night despite public backing for 24-hour access
A Portadown travel agency is celebrating success at this year’s prestigious NI Travel & Tourism Awards.
NewsGavin Robinson has been asked about his attendance at an unnotified protest in Dundonald where a road was blocked by dozens of people
Linfield manager David Healy insisted his side produced a “professional” showing against struggling Bangor at Windsor Park, but stressed it was far from pleasing on the eye.
Lurgan train station is now firmly on track for a major revamp.
A legal challenge to a decision by Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant to halt an Orange Order parade route along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown has been adjourned until Monday.
NewsThe DUP Leader and East Belfast MP attended a protest in June 2025 against immigration that saw people block roads
A legal challenge to a decision by Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant to halt Portadown District LOL’s parade in Portadown is set to be heard.
Portadown manager David Jeffrey has dismissed “some nonsense being talked” about their transfer budget - and feels his side are now “further up the road” as players continue to settle after Friday’s P
The Orange Order is seeking urgent meetings following the banning of a parade route in Portadown following an almost two-week standoff.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has expressed relief at a decision by Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant to halt an Orange Order parade from going down the Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
A woman who was found dead in a bath had previously told a family member her partner had threatened to kill her, had subjected her to regular beatings, and had scalded her with boiling water, an inque
An inquest has heard of the moment the bruised body of a dental nurse was found partially submerged in water in the bath of her Co Armagh home.
The ‘Bendy Tree’ in Newcastle, Co Down has won this year’s UK Tree of the Year contest, organisers have announced.
NewsLeo Kelly (7) from Carryduff boarded an LNER Azuma train on a big adventure
A former SDLP mayor of Londonderry was a “true stalwart” of the Shantallow community who would have given you the “shirt off his back” mourners were told at his funeral mass yesterday.
NewsJoseph Kearney, 44, was arrested after cannabis and cash were found in his home
A Lisburn judge has deferred sentence in the case of a Dunmurry woman charged with assaulting her brother and mother.
Coleraine moved three points clear at the Premiership’s summit after putting an early scare behind them to beat Bangor 3-2 at Clandeboye Park.
Two people have been arrested in relation to arson and a suspected aggravated burglary in Dunmurry.
NewsExtensive damage was caused to a flat after the occupier was earlier threatened with a knife
News“When you are told you have cancer, there are so many things going through your head. You do not know what is going to happen.”
North Belfast PSNI say they are currently concerned about high risk missing person Eileen Taylor.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an investigation into the failure of the PSNI to bring those who murdered Lurgan journalist Martin O’Hagan to justice.
A man is alleged to have had with him, an imitation firearm, at, according to the charge, the area of The Junction retail park in Antrim town.
There was a whole world of reasons to love school milk at Whiteabbey Primary School this week as pupils celebrated World School Milk Day.
NewsThe 48-year-old was warned by the judge that given the scale and sophisticated nature of her 'thievery… the custody threshold has well and truly been passed'
NewsIn This Working Life, criminal lawyer Paul Dougan, originally from Portadown but now living in Carryduff, speaks with Kyle Frazer about why it’s more exciting than ever to be starting in the professio
NewsTrouble flared up in the Waterside last night as police reported dealing with "sporadic disorder". It's a concerning incident for our local community, and we'll be keeping a close eye on the situation.
Translink is advising passengers the rail line has reopened after a security alert at Lurgan earlier on Saturday (September 26).
An artist and sculptor is set to hit the right notes by designing a new bandstand as part of a £60m revamp of the seafront of Bangor.
NewsAs the Ice Bowl celebrates its 40th anniversary, we thought we would take a look down memory lane
