Armagh City

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley announces free parking in council-owned off-street pay-and-display car parks in Armagh City, Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown on Saturday, December 2, 9, 16 and 23. Picture: ABC Borough Council.

Free Christmas parking scheme for Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge

Welcome for £20m state-of-the-art railway station for Lurgan

Carla Lockhart at Lurgan train station

Proposed new £20m Lurgan Train Station moving a step closer says Carla Lockhart

Eoin Toal meets up with Armagh City chairman Aidan Murphy after making his first Northern Ireland appearance against Slovenia at Windsor Park, Belfast. PIC: Armagh City FC

Latest Northern Ireland international can help inspire a city says club chairman

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has been included in a £200million commitment launched by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help areas across the UK thrive. Starting a 10-year journey within the ABC Council area, The Lottery Fund will transform its heritage, through the new Heritage Places initiative

ABC Council first of nine UK places to get share of £200m Lottery windfall

Coagh United midfielder Michael Tolan is preparing for a Premier Intermediate League return against Portstewart on Saturday. PIC: Coagh United FC

Premier Intermediate League return sweet on multiple levels for Michael Tolan

Banbridge War Memorial on Armed Forces Day in 2022. Pic: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Search for relatives of 44 new additions to Banbridge War Memorial

A site plan for the proposed filling station.

New petrol station and convenience store proposed

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell, with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris at the end of a Service of Thanksgiving in preparation for the Coronation of King Charles III at St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh.

King Charles described as ‘proven friend of Northern Ireland’ – 19 images

Left to right – Ian Kyle Clerk of Session, Melanie Houston, Festival Co-ordinator, Elise Crean, organist and Ivor Stevenson, Timeline researcher and co-ordinator.

Armagh City’s First Presbyterian Church marks 350th anniversary

Family and friends attend the funeral of Ben Gillis at Ballymore Parish Church in Tandragee on Sunday.

Ben Gillis laid to rest as mourners wear football tops at funeral

Conor Mullen in action for Loughgall against Glentoran

The Irish League striker developing a reputation for crucial late goals

TUV's Keith Ratcliffe is unhappy at the lack of inclusion in the St Patrick's Day parade in Armagh

Cross community credentials of St Patrick's Day parade in Armagh questioned

Eoin Toal in action for Armagh City against Glenavon in the 2016/17 Irish Cup

Eoin Toal's Northern Ireland call-up a proud day for Armagh City

The latest government data analysed by CompareNI.com shows the areas that have the highest and lowest rate of driving offences in Northern Ireland

Most dangerous places to drive in Northern Ireland?

Bin collections could be set to change to every three weeks in the Mid and East Antrim Council area

‘Unprecedented inflationary pressures causing rates increases’: ABC Council
The final three of Northern Ireland’s eleven councils met on Tuesday night to set their district rates for the coming financial year.

Dog fouling waste bin - fines for not using them could be set to increase

Dog fouling fines: Another council looks at increase in maximum penalty to £200

The White’s mill was founded by Thomas Henry White in 1841 in Tandragee.

White's plans to relocate from Tandragee to Craigavon 'will bring new jobs'

With more bad weather to come this winter, motorists run an increased risk of accidents and damage to vehicles if roads in Northern Ireland are not properly maintained. Recent government statistics show that of the 80,395 surface defects recorded on NI roads in 2022, a staggering 64,930 were related to potholes

Nearly 65,000 potholes recorded on NI roads in 2022 - but which area is worse?

Lord Mayor Cllr Paul Greenfield pictured with Sparkle the Elf, at the launch of the free Christmas car parking initiative, as part of ABC Councils ‘Christmas all wrapped up’ campaign

Parking fees will be waived in the run-up to Christmas

The level of dumping outside the Fairgreen Craigavon Amenity Site in Portadown has been shown via drone footage taken by local man Paul Cranston of Blackbox Aerial Photography.

ABC strike is over

Brethren inside St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Armagh

Orange Service of Thanksgiving for the NI Centenary and Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The season will kick-off on Saturday 20 August

Lough 41 Premier Intermediate League fixtures announced

The Red Arrows in action

Armed Forces Day 2022: When is it? Where is it? What is happening?

McAreavey family photo of John and Michaela McAreavey outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.

Council launches internal investigation into Michaela McAreavey video

Designer Dolls Dress Hire founder, Charlene Murdoch along with councillor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Declan McAlinden

Designer Dolls Dress Hire brings the style to Portadown

The pool at South Lake Leisure Centre

Apology after child’s leg turns blue in leisure centre pool
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council officials have apologised to a family after the temperature of the water in a swimming pool at the South Lake Leisure Centre resulted in a child’s leg turning blue.

South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon

Complaints about staff wearing GAA tops in leisure centre

Bin collections across NI are being impacted by the strike action. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Two weeks of strikes to hit bin collection and other front line services

Another 28 Covid-linked deaths registered in NI in latest weekly figures

Diane Dodds MLA recently hosted the ABC Council UK City of Culture Bid in the Long Gallery at Stormont

ABC's bid for UK City of Culture 2025 falls short - but hopes for last legacy

A woman holds a small girl at a border crossing in Medyka, Poland, as refugees flee the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Markus Schreiber

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon ‘stands united’ with people of Ukraine

Circus performers rehearsing for the unique Cirque du Cider showcase on Long Meadow apple orchards and cider processing enterprise

Armagh cider enterprise set to host unique circus spectacular

Pictured launching the awards are: Lord Mayor Glenn Barr, Chair of Economic Development Councillor Declan McAlinden, and Chief Executive Roger Wilson of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, with Amy Bennington from Power NI, associate sponsor

Finalists are announced for the ABC Council Business Awards

Lord Mayor Glenn Barr, Garry Cairns from Henderson Group, Patricia McEvoy from People 1st, chair of Economic Development & Regeneration Committee Councillor Declan McAlinden and Enterprise Development manager Sarah-Jane Macdonald

45 funded places on offer at new HGV Training and Employment Academy

New Lidl store in Craigavon gets green light from planners

Portadown Railway Station.

Council to complete study on railway line plan

Lord Mayor, Alderman Glenn Barr pictured at Banbridge Civic Building at the launch of the Digital Support Programme with programme manager Caèris Armour, head of Economic Development Services Nicola Wilson, chair of Economic Development & Regeneration committee Cllr Declan McAlinden and enterprise officer Catherine Harris

Digital Programme gets ready to support local businesses

Windmill Stars players celebrate reaching the first round of the Irish Cup following their win over Tobermore United. PICTURE: Brendan Monaghan

We’re not here just to make up the numbers says Windmill Stars boss

Lord Mayor of ABC Council Alderman Glenn Barr, Tourism Northern Ireland regions manager Ainsley McWilliams and Roger Wilson, ABC Council chief executive

Armagh reveals 2022 All-new Fusion Festival spectacular!

Armagh City’s iconic Georgian Weekend celebrates rich history

Cllr Peter Lavery.

Lavery allegedly called “b*****d” during vote

Armagh city and borough to work together for City of Culture 2025

Lord Mayor Glenn Barr and chief executive Roger Wilson of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council launch ABC Business Awards with Amy Bennington from Power NI, associate sponsor

The search is on to find our ABC business champions

Jonny English launches The Artisan Man at Boal's Lane, Dromore with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lord Mayor, Alderman Glenn Barr

The Artisan Man expands with £30,000 investment and new jobs

Figures show extent of Covid-linked deaths

Covid-19: Figures reveal areas of NI with highest virus-linked deaths

Council buildings to be illuminated for a week after SF stallled move

The next virtual job fair is taking place on Tuesday, November 16

Hiring? The ABC Virtual Job Fair needs you now!

Rise in deaths linked to coronavirus recorded by Northern Ireland Statistics Age...

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has the highest rate with 13.5% of tests coming back positive for Covid.

Covid NI: How many Covid tests are coming back positive in Northern Ireland?

Portadown town centre

Screwfix boost for Portadown welcomed

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon are one of 8 finalists bidding for the spot of UK City of Culture 2025.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in the final 8 for UK City of Culture 2025

Councillor Sam Nicholson.

Community toilet scheme set for discussion

A coronavirus vaccine is prepared

54 deaths involving Covid-19 in latest weekly statistics

Key move on toilet facilities