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Charlotte Murray who has gone missing from Moy

Woman goes missing from Moy

POLICE are concerned for the safety of a 34 year old woman from Moy who has not been seen since November.

Vandals shut play park on hottest day of the year so far

TUESDAY, May 7 was the hottest day of the year so far in Northern Ireland, but there was crushing disappointment for families wishing to enjoy the sunshine in Laurelvale play park.

Jill Bennett pictured with the brick which was used to smash the glass in the door of her Dandelion Lane shop in William St during a break-in on Sunday evening. INPT20-223.

Shop owner grateful as two women report burglary culprits

TWO women had a dramatic end to an evening out on Sunday when they spotted a burglary taking place and followed the culprits before reporting them to police.

Killicomaine Community Centre.

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.

David Gough who led the visit, pictured with some of the ministers they met in Congo.

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.

Leaning about the land ... Markethill High School pupils look forward to the GCSE in Agriculture. INPT20-002

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.

Sport rss

O’Neill coaching

NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O’Neill will be special guest at a Coaching Masterclass in Lurgan Junior High School on Thursday, June 13.

Youth trials

PORTADOWN Youth trials for boys born across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 age ranges will be held at Brownstown Park’s 3G pitch next Monday and Wednesday from 6 o’clock.

The Portadown Legends line out at Shamrock Park on Saturday. Back row, from left to right, are Brian Strain, Vinny Arkins, Robert Casey, Mickey Keenan, Philip Major, Alfie Stewart, Andy Hunter. Front row, from left to right, are Richard Clarke, Trevor Williamson, Gregg Davidson, Kyle Neill, Paul Evans, Marc McCann.INPT20-610 PTFOOTBALLPFC13

Friends take to the field in Mills memorial exhibition

DAVY Mills enjoyed his finest moments on the football field in the colours of Portadown then spent his latter years wearing his country’s jersey with pride on behalf of Northern Ireland Veterans.

Rectory Rangers players walked out with club-appointed mascots during Friday's Beckett Cup final. Rangers and Celtic Club (Lurgan No 1) offered support on the night to the Down's and Proud charity. Pic by Rick Hewitt.INPT20-185 PTFOOTBALLMU13

Rectory’s agony in extra-time

BECKETT CUP (FINAL)
RECTORY RANGERS 1 
CELTIC CLUB (LURGAN NO 1) 1
(CELTIC CLUB WON 2-1 AET)

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

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Lifestyle rss

Brodie Archer (2) made friends with a mysterious six foot creature called Argon that has descended upon Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon throughout May ahead of The Dragons of Azrael production which commences on Wednesday 29 May and runs to Sunday 2 June on the mall. The thirty-minute show, aimed at 4-11 year olds, is produced and created by local Coalisland-based company D-Sign and Displays, and promises to excite the senses and really help children in letting their creative side and imagination loose. With tickets priced at just �3.50 and four shows a day over a five day period, it's a great opportunity for children to tap into their imagination and creative side outside of school hours this Summer. To find out more information on the Dragon of Azrael production, please contact Rushmere on 028 3834 3350 or visit www.rushmereshopping.com Picture John Murphy Aurora PA

A visual treat at Rushmere Centre

SHOPPERS  at  Rushmere  Shopping  Centre  and  Retail  Park  were  in  for  a  visual  treat  last week when a mysterious six foot creature descended upon Craigavon’s retail haven. 

Blacksmiths Eamon Higgins, Jonny Kerr and Steven Murphy at the Craft Skills Awards held in London recently where they picked up a highly commended award for their work.

Blacksmiths commended at London craft awards

TANNAGHMORE Blacksmiths Workshop (TBW) have returned from London victorious after being highly commended at the prestigious Craft Skills Awards – with HRH the Prince of Wales handing out the awards and renowned TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp compering.

Staff of Clubworld Travel pictured with the award for sales achievement from If Only honeymoon travel specialists. Included from left are, Dawn McCaffrey, senior travel consultant, Delia Aston, proprietor, and Claire Mulligan, branch manager. NLM20-201.

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.

Staff at the Night at the Musicals.

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.

Members of Armagh Rhymers.

Country fair at The Argory

A COUNTRY fair is due to return to The Argory tomorrow (Saturday).

Rachelle Liggett in a scene from the video with Brian Giffin. INPT20-003

Rachelle one to watch in music video

TRAINEE teacher and model Rachelle Liggett has landed a starring role in a new music video.

Community rss

Bridge Club results

THE results from Portadown Bridge Club on Monday, May 13 are as follows:

AGM in Markethill

THE annual general meeting of Markethill District Enterprises LTD/Future Kids LTD on Monday, June 17.

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.

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