Stories By Richard Burden
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Lurgan
/ 11 hours agoCharitable foundation banks approval for new ‘community hub’ at former Lurgan AIB branch base
Plans to create a new community hub at a former bank in Lurgan have now been given the go-ahead. The Allied...
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Markethill
/ 22 hours agoCall for Markethill traders ‘forum’ to help minimise disruption during town improvement works
ABC Council has been asked to ensure disruption for businesses is kept to a minimum when environmental improvements get underway in...
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Armagh
/ 2 days agoArmagh man Stiofan walking 500,000 steps for Evora Hospice – six months after knee replacement op!
An Armagh man – who has already raised upwards of £100,000 for various cancer charities – has embarked on his latest...
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News
/ 2 days agoCalls for ‘robust’ assessment into potential impact of new Lidl Coalisland store on existing businesses
Planning chiefs have been urged to conduct a “full and robust” retail impact assessment amid efforts by Lidl to open a...
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News
/ 3 days agoCouncil asks NI Ministers to unite and overturn decision to refuse inquiry into cervical screening ‘tragedy’
ABC Council is to write to the Northern Ireland Executive and demand Ministers act to overturn a decision not to hold...
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News
/ 3 days agoCemetery woes continue as gates – last painted 18 years ago – now ‘rusting’ and ‘out of place’
Calls have been made for ornate gates at Seagoe Cemetery – which have not been painted or restored in close to...
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Armagh
/ 4 days agoHistoric Chapel where Queen granted city status to Armagh has had ‘no heating since 2014’ and damp in walls
A beautiful and historic listed building, where the late Queen conferred city status on Armagh, sits today with a broken heating...
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News
/ 6 days agoApproval for English-Irish signs near Orange Hall now ‘on hold’ – with warning ratepayers face huge bill if it goes to court
A previously-approved decision to erect English and Irish language street signs in Portadown has now been deferred for a ‘legal workshop’...
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Banbridge
/ 6 days agoWat-er club! Banbridge Amateur Swimmers making waves as boys smash record after record
A County Down-based swimming club is truly making waves in the sport and punching well above its weight with its talented...
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Dungannon
/ 6 days ago‘Financially unsustainable’ South Tyrone Hospital canteen canned in favour of ‘modern coffee bar’
The Southern Trust is to press ahead with plans to scrap canteen facilities at South Tyrone Hospital in favour of a...
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News
/ 7 days agoWorthy Cause-way: Clounagh JHS staff are North Coast-bound for Alzheimers Society Trek
A five-strong team of staff from a County Armagh school will be lacing up their trainers this weekend as they put...
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Armagh
/ 7 days agoNew ‘digi street hub’ with LCD ad displays planned at entrance gates to Armagh’s famous Mall
A new ‘digi’ street hub – offering ultrafast wi-fi, small cell technology and rapid charge ports for public use – is...
