Recently added articles from Portadown Times (Portadown, Northern Ireland):
Tesco opening hours over Twelfth.
Jul 02, 2008 ... THE Meadows Centre, including Tesco, have announced opening hours for the Twelfth holiday period. Next Friday, July 11 the shopping centre will open from 9-5.30, with Tesco open from 8-9. On Saturday, July 12, the ...
Seagoe Vestry votes to overturn Union Flag move.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE Union Flag is flying over Seagoe Parish Church following an emergency meeting of its Select Vestry. On Monday, June 23 a secret ballot resulted in a majority of members deciding to break with a tradition dating back generations by voting against the flying of the Union Flag ...
Father's fury as 'supergrass' is finally sentenced.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE father of one of two young men murdered near Tandragee in 2000 has described the trial of a former co-accused turned supergrass as a "disgrace". Mark Burcombe, (27), from Ballynahinch Road in Lisburn, had originally been charged with the murders of Andrew Robb, (19) and ...
Website is launched as two migrants take their own lives.(Website overview)
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE Portadown Times has learned of two more suicides from the town's migrant community - just weeks before the launch of a new website dedicated to suicide prevention. A Portuguese man, who had been working and living in Portadown for around four years, is believed to have flown ...
Town tailor kits out Healy ahead of his Palace MBE date.
Jul 03, 2008 ... NORTHERN Ireland's record goalscorer David Healy will be donning a suit made by Portadown businessman John Elliot when he receives his MBE from the Queen in September. John Elliot Tailoring, which is based on the Armagh Road, has won the right to be the official tailor for all ...
Former town Scout leader appears in court on sex charges.
Jul 03, 2008 ... A FORMER Portadown Scout leader has been remanded in custody after appearing before Armagh Magistrates Court. Wilson Reid (49), pictured right, who is being held in Maghaberry Prison, is accused of rape, three counts of indecent assault against a male child and one of supplying ...
Hamill family 'delight' as court makes ruling on terms of Inquiry.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE family of murdered Portadown man Robert Hamill has reacted with "delight" to the announcement that the Secretary of State has been asked to reconsider extending the public enquiry into the young father's death. Judge Mr Justice Ronald Weatherup said at Belfast's High Court ...
Billy Wright killer dies from cancer.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE republican gunman who shot dead Billy Wright in the Maze Prison in 1997 has died after a lengthy battle with skin cancer. Christopher McWilliams, from west Belfast, died at Daisyhill Hospital, Newry on Saturday morning with family and friends at his bedside. He ...
Police search for misssing teenager.
Jul 03, 2008 ... POLICE in Portadown are investigating the whereabouts of a missing 19-year-old woman. Catia Lima from Craigwell Avenue in Corcrain was last seen at her home around 9am on Tuesday, July 2. She is described as having a heavy build with dark hair. ...
100-year-old Argory carpet reproduced by town company.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE historical colourful dining room carpet at the former home of the MacGeough Bond family at The Argory near Moy, has been reproduced as a replica of the original floor covering. Dating to the turn of the 19th/20th century, the original carpet is a Spool Axminster, with a ...
Clounagh principal gives the thumbs-up to Dickson Plan.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE principal of Clounagh Junior High School gave a ringing endorsement of the Dickson Plan during the school's recent prize day. Mr Trevor Canning highlighted the attendance of Mrs Helen McClenaghan, chief executive of the SELB, and five principals from a variety of schools - ...
Graffiti warns the former Mayor to leave his home.
Jul 03, 2008 ... GRAFFITI has been painted on the wall of a community centre close to the Tandragee home of Councillor Robert Smith. The former Mayor of Craigavon is the son of Alderman Woolsey Smith. Both are long-standing members of the DUP and Bethany Free Presbyterian Church. ...
VICO scheme 'killed' as town centre is hit by new retail plan.
Jul 03, 2008 ... PORTADOWN town centre and the proposed VICO plan for Edenderry received a significant blow on Monday after the publication of a major government document. The Craigavon Town Centre Boundaries and Retail Designations Plan 2010 has placed a strict retailing stop-line around ...
Family to meet Minister in bid to improve mental health services.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE family of suicide victim Steven McAdam is meeting Health Minister Michael McGimpsey in the near future to challenge him to make changes to Northern Ireland's psychiatric services. The meeting follows the inquest on Steven's death, which concluded on Friday with senior ...
Your texts - District betrayed us by meeting Gerry Adams.
Jul 03, 2008 ... YOU can text us your views on any issue to 81800, starting your message with PTTEXT and then a space. Why do Portadown District need to ask the permission of Gerry Adams to walk the Queen's Highway? Shame on you for this act of betrayal. Neil, disgusted Protestant. I ...
Top council pair are offered severance deal.
Jul 03, 2008 ... TWO top members of staff at troubled Craigavon Borough Council have been offered 'an exit strategy' after being on sick leave for seven months. Chief executive Francis Rock and leisure services director Ross Millar have been on extended sick leave since November, and now the ...
Thugs target borough's oldest councillor.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THUGS left a hangman's noose in the garden of Craigavon's oldest councillor in the early hours of Tuesday morning after hurling a rock through the window of his bungalow at Mullahead Road. And they also daubed slogans close to the Tandragee home of his son, former Craigavon ...
VIDEO: WENDY WALKS AWAY WITH GOLF TITLE.
Jul 03, 2008 ... WENDY Beale finished with the main prize at Carrickblacker on Saturday following another memorable Lady Captain's Day meeting. Mavis McCallum offered a warm welcome to fellow members of the ladies' section and guests last weekend before fine play over the course of her big day. ...
FOOTBALL: Standing strong.
Jul 03, 2008 ... PORTADOWN players can expect face-to-face confirmation of the club's tough transfer stance when they kick off pre-season training tomorrow (Saturday). This weekend's session will mark the first meeting of players and management since the club's close-season administrative error ...
HOCKEY: Colvin's Celtic Cup challenge.
Jul 03, 2008 ... PORTADOWN College student, Lizzie Colvin, will aim to increase her level of international experience this weekend by competing in hockey's Senior Celtic Cup. The Cork-based tournament will feature players from Ireland, France, Scotland and Wales across male and female sections - ...
