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Johnston Press reporter Sheena McStravick is pictured with the Voice Sensation Andrea Begley. INMM2513-216ar.

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.

Johnston Press reporter Sheena McStravick is pictured with the Voice Sensation Andrea Begley. INMM2513-216ar.

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.

Diane Irwin and her son John. INPT24-012

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.

Diane Irwin and her son John. INPT24-012

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.

Mrs Lottie Laverty who celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday pictured with Mayor of Craigavon, Councillor Mark Baxter. INPT24-207.

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 rss

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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.

Ross Whitfield will line out this weekend against BISC in Section Two.INPT28-618

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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.

Chris Simms who was second in the Clubman's Class at Seaforde.

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.

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Lee Edgar bowling for Laurelvale. INPT22-607

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.

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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 rss

Some of the 60 members of Newmills Presbyterian Church who took part in the 5K and 10K races at Craigavon Lakes. INPT23-122gc

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.

Amy Nixon looks forward to the night at the Golf Club.

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 prepare for their arrival in Portadown!

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.

Search in Bennett’s

The search is on for budding models with ‘specs’ appeal in the Portadown area.

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 rss

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.

Some of the dancers at the Hub of the North event.

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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