Stories By Richard Burden
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Armagh
/ 2 hours agoDeath of the NI funeral? Armagh-born academic leads study into how traditions have changed
Who hasn’t heard uttered the words ‘sure it was a lovely send-off’ or ‘they did them proud’ by someone in the...
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Banbridge
/ 1 day agoDromore bookshop vandalised over decision to stock Sally Rooney works as public rush to voice support
A County Down bookshop has been vandalised after pledging to continue to stock titles by Sally Rooney. The Irish-born author’s publisher,...
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Portadown
/ 1 day agoInquests into two Co Armagh mums who died after smear tests misread expected next autumn
Inquests into the deaths of two young County Armagh mothers who died from cervical cancer after smear tests were misread are...
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Armagh
/ 1 day agoHard-working Drumbreda and St Brigid’s Hill folk keeping area pristine thanks to lucky Lottery grant
Residents of two neighbouring Armagh housing estates are taking a proactive approach and pushing pride in their local community to the...
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Northern Ireland
/ 2 days ago‘The heart of our family’: Husband’s appeal for help as mum-of-three Nicola battles rare ‘one-in-a-billion’ cancer
The family of a County Down mother-of-three – bravely battling an incredibly rare ‘one-in-a-billion’ cancer – is appealing to anyone with...
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Lurgan
/ 2 days agoLurgan’s Brownlow Castle Tearooms closing while Tandragee’s famous ‘Bounty’ is about to bounce back
It is the end of the road for one County Armagh eatery, while another famous name on the local hospitality scene...
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South Down
/ 3 days agoReplica of World War I hut would deliver ‘valuable’ museum and educational facility to coastal resort
Visitors to Kilkeel could have the chance to take a step back in time as a fully-fitted, full-scale replica of a...
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Banbridge
/ 4 days agoDromore artist hopes petition for free drop-off and pick-up at Belfast’s two airports will take off
A County Down-based artist has launched a petition calling for Belfast’s two airports to abolish charges for people dropping off or...
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Armagh
/ 4 days agoDecision on World Heritage status for Navan Fort expected ‘in July 2031’ as efforts to redevelop attraction on site continue
The outcome of a bid to win UNESCO World Heritage status for Armagh’s ancient Navan Fort is expected to be known...
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Banbridge
/ 6 days agoBear necessities: Shannon’s ‘Teddy’ business helping children feel confident, comforted and proud of who they are
A young Scarva businesswoman is helping children to celebrate difference and learn to accept themselves, with a range of teddy bears...
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Banbridge
/ 7 days agoCommercial gym plan could deliver new future for former Royal Mail sorting office
Fresh plans could deliver a new use for the former Royal Mail sorting office in Rathfriland. For ABC Council is currently...
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Armagh
/ 1 week agoCo Armagh mum creates new ‘unflavoured’ vitamin for kids and lands prestigious award ahead of launch
Just because vitamins may be good for a child it’s not always the easiest thing to convince them to partake. The...
