News
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.
weight success
Engineer and father-of-three Peter Carson was just 46 when he had a heart attack in 2006.
Frazer arrested over Maze protest
Markethill man Willie Frazer is expected to appear in court today (Tuesday) after being arrested for allegedly taking part in a protest at the former Maze prison site.
Minister opens child sexual abuse centre
Health Minister Edwin Poots was at Carn on Wednesday to open a newly refurbished NSPCC centre dedicated to helping child sex abuse victims.
Woman dies in M1 crash near Portadown
A woman has died following an accident on the M1 motorway at Portadown.
Sport
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.
Summer success helps the Ports transform prospects
PORTADOWN produced one of the most successful signing sprees in Irish League history prior to the 2001/02 season as Ronnie McFall transformed the relegation-threatened club into champions.
Video
Stepping out in style video
Youth organisations were out on force on Sunday, June 2 for the annual Commonwealth Day Parade.
Lifestyle
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.
Culture group donation
Portadown Culture Group’s parade and collection on May 15 collected a total of £161.58.
Community
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: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
