News
Video: Andrea Begley wows home fans ahead of The Voice final video
THE usually quiet village of Pomeroy was transfomed into party central on Tuesday morning when BBC The Voice finalist Andrea Begley returned home to be greeted by hundreds of screaming fans.
Tandragee man lands top post in Presbyterianism
A former Tandragee man, who was synonymous with the Boys Brigade movement in the town, has been appointed designate clerk to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Rugby player scores point in schools plan
Rugby player Tommy Bowe is the latest person to offer his backing to the vision for an educational village in Armagh.
Fury as parking ticket fines in borough double
Chamber of Commerce president Adrian Farrell has sent DRD Minister Danny Kennedy a series of pictures, showing the “lopsided” parking set-up in Portadown, with the main Magowan Buildings car park almost deserted, the William Street park filled, and the “sensible” set-up at High Street Mall.
Westminster and D-Day dates for the Reids
It has been a June to remember for Tandragee man, Colonel Arthur Reid (rtd) and his wife Eileen - attending the Queen’s 60th anniversary service at Westminster Abbey.
Lottie hails from a line of centenarians
Tamnifacarbet woman Lottie Laverty joined an exclusive club this week, but she was not the first of her family to do so.
Sport
Clarke leaves Ports for Dergview player-manager role
Richard Clarke’s two-decade long association with Portadown is over after he agreed to become player-manager of Dergview.
Whitfield scores 66 in a well deserved victory
SOME hard hitting in the final overs of their innings helped Portadown to a well deserved win over Victoria on Saturday at Chambers Park.
Nine North Armagh riders take top podium places at a sunny Seaforde
AT a sunny, slick and dusty Seaforde North Armagh members dominated the racing once again.
sportadown fever
YOUNG people will have the opportunity to try out more than 15 different sports at the ‘Sportadown’ event next Saturday, June 22.
Laurelvale chasing league success
THEIR cup success last Saturday was a welcome boost for Laurelvale.
Irwin slams a hundred as the Vale march on in Irish Cup
A convincing win for Laurelvale in the National Irish Cup on Saturday helped them bounce back from their league disappointments.
Video
Video: Andrea Begley wows home fans ahead of The Voice final video
THE usually quiet village of Pomeroy was transfomed into party central on Tuesday morning when BBC The Voice finalist Andrea Begley returned home to be greeted by hundreds of screaming fans.
Lifestyle
Sharon and Ruth toast their success
Sharon Williamson from Newmills Presbyterian Church finished in second place in the 5km fun run female section of last Wednesday’s Craigavon Lakes 10km Race and Fun Run.
Mid-summer tea party
Portadown Barnardo’s Helpers Group are holding a mid-summer tea party at Portadown Golf Club on Wednesday, June 19.
Diamonds are forever
As every woman knows diamonds are a girl’s best friend and Portadown Golf Club and Margaret Forbes Jewellery are making sure this remains the case.
Vikings plan invasion of River Bann
The Vikings are back in Portadown for some looting and pillaging this week. But unlike their ancestors of many years ago they’re friendly.
Breastfeed help for mums-to-be
To mark National Breastfeeding Awareness Week the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has teamed up with support groups to host a number of events across the area for mothers and mums to be.
Community
Summer schemes at Scotch Street
Scotch Street is running a series of summer schemes over the coming weeks.
Cathal uses his ‘pull’ in bid for the Olympics
LOUGHGALL man Cathal McKeever - World President of the of the Tug o’ War International Board - is pulling all possible strings to have the sport re-entered into the Olympic Games.
Hub of North marked at Town Hall
Portadown celebrated its long-held status as the ‘Hub of the North’ last Saturday with a day of traditional activities and entertainment at Portadown Town Hall.
Charity thanks
The Salvation Army has thanked the people of Portadown for their generosity during the charity’s flag day in the town on Saturday, April 27.
St Columba’s celebrate 45th year
St Columba’s Penguins celebrate their 45th year as a parish organisation this weekend.
Farms to open their doors to public this weekend
Two farms in the Tandragee area are opening their doors to the public this weekend.
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Weather for Portadown
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 12 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
