Stories By Richard Burden
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Armagh
/ 12 hours agoPublic inquiry into cervical screening scandal in Southern Trust shot down as ‘inappropriate’
There will be no public inquiry into the cervical screening scandal in the Southern Trust area. Confirmation came from Health Minister...
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Armagh
/ 2 days agoOfficer apology as special needs swim lessons cancelled in Armagh amid claims staffing levels ‘at crisis point’
A senior council officer has apologised after swimming lessons for children with additional needs were cancelled at the Orchard Leisure Centre...
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Lurgan
/ 3 days agoBehind-the-scenes work starts to deliver cemetery extensions at Richhill, Lurgan and Dromore
Work has started to develop extensions to three local cemeteries – all of which are in danger of running out of...
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Bessbrook
/ 4 days agoLittle Dáithí does them proud raising over £700 in memory of grandad on Darkness Into Light walk
When it comes to dedication there’s no-one quite like Dáithí! For the seven-year-old Mountnorris schoolboy put his best foot forward to...
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Armagh
/ 4 days agoABC Council sees Longstone locals’ ‘looped walk’ logic and agree to lend a hand
ABC Council has agreed to engage with local residents as they aim to construct a half mile ‘looped walk’ close to...
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Banbridge
/ 5 days agoNo ‘dial-emma’ for planners backing BT phonebox axe in favour of new Banbridge ‘digi street hub’
Banbridge is ringing in the changes with a traditional BT payphone box in the town centre is to be scrapped and...
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News
/ 5 days agoCo Armagh teens resurrect short-lived flute band 50 years on after seizing upon idea at the Somme
From following in the footsteps of the Fallen at the Somme, to marching the streets of County Armagh and beyond, a...
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Craigavon
/ 6 days agoThey’re Craigavon a laugh: Déjà vu as councillor forced to flag missed bin collections yet again!
Bin there, done that! Or, in Craigavon, as the case may be, didn’t! For missed bins again have left ratepayers there...
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Portadown
/ 1 week agoOfficial apologises for state of cemetery as councillor hit with complaints while tending son’s grave
A senior council official has apologised for the state of Kernan Cemetery in Portadown and admitted it has fallen below “acceptable”...
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Killylea
/ 1 week agoApproval given to demolish iconic Killylea Orange Hall and build new community and sports centre
Plans to demolish Killylea Orange Hall and build a new state-of-the-art community and sports centre in its place have been given...
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Portadown
/ 1 week agoPopular Faith Mission cafe in Portadown to cease in current format as organisation ‘streamlines overheads’
The popular Faith Mission cafe in Portadown is to cease in its current format as part of ongoing efforts by the...
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Armagh
/ 1 week agoSix of the best: Armagh juniors smash Belfast Marathon for ICU which cared for critically-injured Lisa
A six-strong team of young Armagh athletes have completed the Belfast Marathon in fantastic fashion to raise money for the Intensive...
