Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Newry
/ 2 days agoIs it time to finally tackle Newry’s ‘nightmare’ Fiveways congestion?
Every Newry driver knows the frustration of trying to leave the city along the Armagh Road at peak times – but...
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Newry
/ 7 days agoHaldane Fisher outlines ‘new chapter’ for Newry site as industrial action ends
The industrial dispute at Haldane Fisher’s Carnbane site in Newry has been resolved, with staff due to return to work on...
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Armagh
/ 1 week ago‘A real fight for me to stay alive’: Father-of-three’s journey from cocaine ‘rock bottom’ to helping others
Divorced, addicted and convinced his life was stuttering to an early end, 38‑year‑old Co Armagh father-of-three Christy Nugent lay face down...
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Lurgan
/ 1 week agoSinn Féin Mayor speaks out after ‘sustained’ online abuse since taking office
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary O’Dowd says she has been subjected to “sustained” and “completely unacceptable” personal abuse online since becoming Lord...
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News
/ 1 week agoMajor 10-year plan to save Lough Neagh unveiled
A major 10–year plan to save Lough Neagh – and transform how it is managed – has been unveiled after two...
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Portadown
/ 2 weeks agoHigh Court orders Parades Commission to reveal Drumcree decision-making in landmark case
Portadown District LOL No. 1 has hailed “hugely significant” developments at the High Court in Belfast after a judge ordered unprecedented...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoHaldane Fisher hits back at ‘inaccurate’ claims over Newry strike action
Newry building supplies firm Haldane Fisher has publicly challenged what it says are “inaccurate” claims surrounding ongoing industrial action at its...
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Craigavon
/ 3 weeks agoSouthern Trust faces ageing buildings, rising maintenance backlog and underused sites
The Southern Health Trust is grappling with ageing facilities, mounting repair bills and growing levels of underused space across its estate,...
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Markethill
/ 3 weeks agoMarkethill property subjected to multiple attacks to open as residential home
A building in the centre of Markethill which was the target of arsonists earlier this year – and only this week...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoPetition launched calling from removal of Armagh school pupil after alleged threats against girls
A petition calling for a pupil to be removed from City of Armagh High School following alleged violent and sexual threats...
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Crossmaglen
/ 4 weeks ago‘A symbol of conflict’: Former army barracks in Crossmaglen to be disposed of
A former British Army and police base in the heart of Crossmaglen – once among the most heavily fortified and disputed...
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Armagh
/ 4 weeks agoMajor drugs operation uncovers suspected cannabis factories across Armagh area
A series of police raids has uncovered suspected cannabis factories in Armagh city and the wider district – including Newtownhamilton, Keady...
