News
In this week’s 80-page Times
IN this week’s Portadown Times we focus on the tragic story of Portadown boy Jake Flaherty, who died just two days after his second birthday this week.
Four-man gang jailed after £15k blackmail plot
A FOUR-MAN loyalist gang from the Portadown area who used a Barbie typewriter in a £15,000 extortion plot have been jailed for a total 17 years.
Lily triumphs in creative competition
JUSTICE Minister David Ford has congratulated five children from Portadown Integrated Primary School who were winners in the Youth Justice Agency’s Creative Communities competition.
Jill trots to win in Riding for Disabled awards
A SCARVA girl has exceeded all expectations to win a host of equestrian prizes including a Northern Ireland Rider of the Year award.
1993 Portadown bomb supplement in this week’s Times
THE Portadown Times is publishing a special supplement in this week’s paper to mark the 20th anniversary of the bomb which devastated the town in 1993.
Park service plan could end up in the High Court as six groups object
THE Orange Order religious service planned next month for the Portadown People’s Park could be headed for the High Court.
Sport
Annaghmore back on track
ANNAGHMORE recovered from a first defeat of the season with success over An Port Mor on Friday by 1-10 to 1-8.
Maghery men suffer in Armagh away-day blues
MAGHERY’S Stefan Forker and James Lavery featured in the Armagh panel on Sunday as the Orchard County men missed out on progress to the Ulster Championship quarter-finals.
NEXT WEEK: NEW-LOOK ‘TIMES’
TO celebrate next week’s launch date of your new-look Portadown Times we have planned a few special features to kick off the latest era in style:
TIMES AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Brian Strain pays tribute to great friend at Davy Mills memorial video
BRIAN Strain - the former Portadown captain - was back at Shamrock Park recently for the Davy Mills Memorial match.
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 the recent memorial match.
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TIMES AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Brian Strain pays tribute to great friend at Davy Mills memorial video
BRIAN Strain - the former Portadown captain - was back at Shamrock Park recently for the Davy Mills Memorial match.
Lifestyle
Wellbeing group for women
A WOMEN’S wellbeing group meets every Wednesday at the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevnetion Programme at 7.30pm.
Forty ‘Blue’ years for Billy
TANDRAGEE man Billy Kennedy has surpassed even the great Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in his service to one football club - he has served on the Linfield board for the past 40 years.
Seagoe car boot sale
SEAGOE Youth Group are holding their May car boot sale tomorrow (Saturday) in the Seagoe Parish Centre grounds on Seagoe Road.
TinyLife take up challenge
TNT fitness studio in Tandragee took on the challenge of the Belfast Marathon by entering two relay teams to raise money for TinyLife.
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 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.
Community
Grant will help give young immigrants a better future
A PROJECT which helps young people from ethnic minority backgrounds make friends and gives them better opportunities has been awarded a £405,398 grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
New moves to honour Mary after ceremony
FRESH attempts are being made to create some sort of honour to Mary Peters in Portadown after the ‘Golden Girl’ - former head girl of Portadown College - received the Freedom of Belfast last week.
Former College students turn back time at reunion
FROM near and far they travelled, 74 in all to meet once again after 26 years. For one night only, the Portadown College 4th form starters of 1985 came together again and it was with nervous apprehension the organising committee awaited their arrival.
Billy reaches 100 - but no telegram from the Queen
HE’S the centenarian the Queen forgot - no telegram from Buckingham Palace for Tandragee man Billy Duffy when he turned 100.
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Weather for Portadown
Friday 24 May 2013
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Temperature: 5 C to 14 C
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