News
Two community centre upgrades on course and on budget - council
The £3.2 million revamp of both Killicomaine and Brownstown community centres is on time and on budget, Craigavon Borough Council has confirmed.
Rural churches in boost for Congo orphanage project
TWO rural Church of Ireland parishes - Milltown and neighbouring Killyman - have pledged themselves to build a £60,000 orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo after their rectors visited the impoverished African country.
New agriculture GCSE for Markethill students
MARKETHILL High School pupils who are interested in agriculture as a career will be able to take up a GCSE in the subject from September.
What a welcome home as Willie spots himself in Times photo
WILLIE Madill - who emigrated to Canada in 1959 - arrived back in Portadown on a visit last Thursday. And there, in the Portadown Times’ ‘Old Page’, was a photo of the young Willie, taken about 60 years ago, of his days at Thomas Street Public Elementary School.
Sex charge gospel singer due in court for sentencing
A GOSPEL singer who last month pleaded guilty to 13 charges of indecent assault against young girls is due to appear in court for sentencing on Tuesday.
Single stab wound to neck caused man’s death, trial hears
A SINGLE stab wound to the neck caused the death of a 21-year-old Portadown man, a murder trial heard this week.
Sport
Home knowledge helps Gillis players seal lead
PORTADOWN’S Pierce Purcell Qualifying players picked up home success at Carrickblacker last weekend under the guidance of Billy Gillis.
Bicker bags late Tandragee penalty
MID-ULSTER INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE SECTION A CAMLOUGH ROVERS 1 TANDRAGEE ROVERS 2
Simpson secures Loughgall success
ADRIAN Simpson picked up his second win of the year at Loughgall last weekend
Friars’ trophy goal
EMMET Friars is convinced he can fulfil his trophy ambitions at Portadown – even if Ronnie McFall’s men failed to get the upper hand over the centre-back during four Danske Bank Premiership dates last season against Dungannon Swifts.
Players positive despite weekend washout
CRICKET PLAYERS in the Portadown and Laurelvale camps will enter this weekend’s programme of fixtures aiming for stability in the season but in expectation of additional disruptions.
Cooke’s teenagers on course
PORTADOWN under 19s’ progressive campaign featured a second final appearance of the season on Saturday - but Ian Cooke remains adamant the town teenagers sit ahead of schedule in terms of development.
Video
TIMES AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Philip Major on Davy Mills, new Portadown FC terms and old friends video
PHILIP Major discussed his role in the ‘Portadown family’ and friendship with Davy Mills on and off the pitch following last weekend’s memorial match.
Lifestyle
Another award for Clubworld Travel
PORTADOWN based independent travel agency Clubworld Travel was recently presented with a special agency achievement award for excellence in customer service.
Pupils join forces for Tandragee concert
PUPILS past and present joined forces to entertain a full house at Tandragee Junior High’s recent commemorative concert.
Rachelle one to watch in music video
TRAINEE teacher and model Rachelle Liggett has landed a starring role in a new music video.
Royal School head urges parents to consider the best option for children
THE head teacher of the Royal School Armagh has urged parents in the area to consider all options for post primary education and come to a conclusion “that is best for their children”.
Armagh craft fair launched
ARMAGH Craft Fair 2013 is on its way as the now annual event was launched recently at The Market Place Theatre.
Community
Good relations documentary screened
IN celebration of Good Relations Week 2013 Craigavon Borough Council will be screening an innovative documentary by filmmaker Zhenia Mahdi-Nau exploring the perception of identity in Northern Ireland as it becomes more diverse.
Learn all about Edenderry
A WALKING tour of the Edenderry area - with emphasis on its industry and history - is taking place this Sunday (May 19) from 3-4pm.
TUV want people to sign Maze petition
UPPER Bann TUV have called unionists in the Craigavon area to sign a petition opposing the building of a conflict resolution centre on the site of the former Maze Prison.
Collection thanks
MACMILLAN Cancer Support would like to thank the people of Portadown for supporting their street collection on Saturday, April 13.
Elliott to speak at youth night
FORMER Glentoran and Northern Ireland footballer Stuart Elliott will be the guest speaker at a youth night in Portadown on June 28.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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