Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Markethill
/ 4 months agoLocal councillor to embark on festive ‘Ride to the North Pole’ fundraiser for children’s cancer charity
One local councillor is swapping council chambers for Christmas cheer this month as he prepares to take on a festive challenge...
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Markethill
/ 4 months agoTragic death of Markethill woman prompts outgoing MLA’s final plea for action in Assembly
The tragic death of Markethill woman Aileen Finch has prompted one of DUP MLA William Irwin’s final interventions in the Stormont...
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Armagh
/ 4 months agoLet there be light! Extra festive features on the way after complaints west of Armagh left in dark
Shop owners feeling a little left out in the cold in Armagh this Christmas will soon be basking in the festive...
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Dungannon
/ 4 months agoPopular Dungannon bar hits out at ‘disgusting lies’ after social media post alleges sectarian incident
A popular Dungannon bar has strongly denied allegations circulating online of a sectarian incident at its premises, confirming that the matter...
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Armagh
/ 4 months agoMinister acknowledges ongoing congestion issues outside Christian Brothers’ School in Armagh
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that further road safety measures at Christian Brothers’ Primary School in Armagh will be assessed,...
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Armagh
/ 4 months agoMore staff, evening and weekend work and new centralised service to address bulky waste collection backlog
Additional staff working evenings and weekends could be deployed to help address a backlog in ABC Council’s bulky waste collection service....
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Banbridge
/ 4 months agoSorrow at passing of a ‘dedicated’ St Patrick’s College vice-principal who impacted countless lives
Tributes have flooded in following the sad passing of a “dedicated” school vice-principal – and devoted mother-of-three – who passed away...
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Markethill
/ 4 months agoBoundary wall plans beside Gosford Castle approved despite letters and petition of objection
Plans for the construction of a wall – to ‘act as a boundary around the approved residential development’ of new homes...
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Craigavon
/ 4 months agoCouncil may consider charging to use EV ports after one motorist ‘sparks’ complaints at Craigavon leisure centre
Officers have been asked to explore the possibility of introducing charges for using electric vehicle ports, with a particular focus on...
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Dungannon
/ 4 months agoFears for impact on rural community as ‘beacon of hope’ Caledon primary school closure proposed
A popular Co Tyrone primary school – described as a ‘beacon of hope’ – has been earmarked for closure, despite fears...
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Craigavon
/ 4 months ago‘Deeply alarming’: Average Emergency Department wait times in Craigavon close to 19 hours
Average Emergency Department waiting times of more than 18 hours at Craigavon Area Hospital has been branded “totally unacceptable”, as fresh...
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Markethill
/ 4 months agoDetails of fines issued to ‘irresponsible owners’ requested after report of man bitten by dog off lead at Gosford
An incident where a man was bitten by a dog let off its lead at Gosford Forest Park has led to...
