Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Dungannon
/ 1 day agoCalls for tougher action on Aughnacloy littering and illegal dumping of animal carcasses in waterways
Councillor Mark Robinson has called for tougher action to tackle littering in the Aughnacloy area and the illegal dumping of carcasses...
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Dungannon
/ 2 weeks agoShocking discovery was ‘like animal graveyard’ – councillor
Just days after coming across the truly harrowing sight of remains of farm animals dumped in a field, Mid Ulster councillor...
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Dungannon
/ 2 weeks ago‘Like a Graveyard’: Councillor horrified by dumped animal carcasses
A Mid Ulster councillor says he was left reeling after stumbling upon what he could only describe as “a graveyard” of...
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Portadown
/ 4 weeks agoCarrickblacker House in Portadown to be replaced with larger Georgian-style home
Planning approval has been granted for the erection of a two-storey replacement dwelling and garage on the footprint of Carrickblacker House,...
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Lurgan
/ 4 weeks agoEmpty Lurgan bookshop to be reborn as seating for bustling café
A long–empty shop on Lurgan’s High Street is set for a new lease of life – as extra space for a...
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Banbridge
/ 1 month agoDistinctive gate lodge to be turned into physiotherapy clinic
Loughbrickland’s Gate Lodge, a distinctive building fronting Scarva Street/Old Newry Road within the historic Whyte’s demesne, is to be converted from...
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Dungannon
/ 1 month agoConcerns raised over ‘previous incidents’ at location where several deceased horses discovered
Concerns have been expressed over alleged animal welfare incidents on the Carland Road, Dungannon, which are currently being investigated by Mid...
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Lurgan
/ 2 months agoRequest for travellers’ homes in Lurgan refused despite ‘pressing need’ for facilities
A planning application for the erection of two dwellings and domestic garages for members of the Travelling community has been refused...
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Armagh
/ 2 months ago‘Stop binning our power’: Calls for ABC Council to turn waste into energy at home
An Armagh councillor has urged ABC Council to stop “sending our rubbish – and our energy – down the road to...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoBadger culling ‘has to be a step’ in controlling serious bovine TB problem
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Tim McClelland has called on DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to introduce badger culling without delay,...
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Portadown
/ 2 months agoPortadown: First dual English-Irish street sign request in borough approved at Woodside Hill
A request for English-Irish street signage at Woodside Hill, Portadown, has finally been approved. Woodside Hill had been the first street...
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Lurgan
/ 3 months agoPermission granted for apartments on Lurgan lands zoned for industrial use
Planning permission has been granted for the erection of 18 apartments on lands historically zoned for industrial purposes at 18 Robert...
