Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Newry
/ 5 years agoPolice asked to probe ‘hate crime’ as ‘despicable and sickening’ slogans placed on Newry bonfire
Police are being asked to investigate those behind the placing of flags and slogans on a bonfire in Newry. Ulster Unionist...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoWeekend washout as Met Office issue yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
It’s set to be a weekend washout across county Armagh with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for Friday, Saturday...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoDisgust as syringe found beside schools amid claims of drug use close to Armagh beauty spot
An Armagh man has voiced his disgust and anger after a hypodermic needle and syringe were dumped close to a primary...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoLocal businesses in running for Independent Retail Awards gong
The Independent Retail Awards are all about the contributions of the local retailers to the local community. The black-tie ceremony will...
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South Armagh
/ 5 years agoWho’s in charge? Councillor hits out as drivers forced to travel as far as Newry to re-charge cars
Electric car drivers in south Armagh and south Down are being forced to travels as far away as Newry just to...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoNew aseptic suite opens at Craigavon Area Hospital
A new £3.37M Aseptic Suite has opened at Craigavon Area Hospital. Located in front of the Macmillan Building, the new state...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoMLA to meet Housing Executive bosses over office closures plan branding it ‘a step too far’
An Upper Bann MLA has described any attempt to close Housing Executive offices as a “step too far”. And the DUP’s...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoNew group working hard to protect and preserve wildlife along Armagh’s famous Callan River
Two Armagh men have formed a group aimed at protecting and promoting the Callan River – and encouraging others to discover...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoRetail development added to Ogle Street proposals with creation of new ‘street’ linking to car park
A new retail unit is to be built in Ogle Street as part of ambitious multi-million pound plans to redevelop the...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoHousing Executive offices in Armagh and neighbour towns could close and relocate to Craigavon
Housing Executive offices in Armagh, Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge could close and the services they provide centralised in a new ‘hub’...
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Portadown
/ 5 years agoDriver makes off after hitting police officer and another person in Portadown
Police are appealing for information following an incident at Drumcree Road, Portadown earlier today, Sunday 4th August. Shortly after 1pm a...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoMotion claims ‘obvious deterioration’ in grass cutting carried out in local Housing Executive estates
Northern Ireland Housing Executive officials could be called to task over what has been described as an “obvious deterioration” in grass...