Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Lurgan
/ 4 years agoWork to stop ‘repeated severe flooding’ in area of Lurgan expected over summer months
Remedial work is expected to take place over the summer months to solve a long-standing flooding problem in north Armagh. Upper...
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Banbridge
/ 4 years agoWitness appeal after early morning arson attacks on cars in Banbridge
Police are appealing for help in catching those responsible for two arson attacks on cars in Banbridge this week. The most...
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Markethill
/ 4 years agoPetition launched to try and block plans to build houses on car park next to Gosford Castle
A petition has been launched in an effort to prevent proposals being passed which would see housing being built in a...
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Northern Ireland
/ 4 years agoMinister says face mask policy ‘at each school’s discretion’ but no child should be turned away
Education Minister Peter Weir has said that no child should be refused entry to school for not wearing a face mask....
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Portadown
/ 4 years agoRed letter day for Portadown as doors open on new £6m Lidl store
It has been a real red letter day for Portadown with the official opening of a new Lidl store. The development...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoCouncil to debate giving NHS staff free use of leisure facilities as ‘thank-you’ for pandemic role
NHS staff could be given at least half price entry to recreation facilities across Newry, Mourne and Down District. They will,...
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Craigavon
/ 4 years agoCo Armagh fisherman caught angling with four rods and no licence bags £1,000 fine
A County Armagh fisherman has landed himself a £1,000 fine after admitting a series of offences. Gareth McLoughlin, of Old Rectory...
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Newry
/ 4 years agoDelight as three Newry, Mourne and Down beaches retain blue flag status
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is celebrating Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough beaches retaining their Blue Flag status. Keep Northern Beautiful...
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Banbridge
/ 4 years ago‘Devastating blow’ as up to 180 jobs to go at Thompson Aero Seating in Portadown and Banbridge
Almost 200 jobs are to be axed at Thompson Aero Seating sites in Portadown and Banbridge. The major Northern ireland manufacturer...
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Armagh
/ 4 years agoMiddletown school friends raise more than £2,000 for Little Princess Trust
Two school friends from Middletown who cut over 12 inches off their hair for the Little Princess Trust have also raised...
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Lurgan
/ 4 years agoParking and safety improvement proposals drawn up for two Co Armagh primary schools
Two Co Armagh primary schools look set to benefit from improved parking and safety measures. Planning applications have been submitted in...
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Craigavon
/ 4 years agoCo Armagh timber company ‘wood’ create jobs if new warehouse plan passed
A Co Armagh timber company is expected to create a number of new jobs if plans for a major new warehouse...
