Stories By Richard Burden
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News
/ 3 months 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 months 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 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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...
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News
/ 3 months agoLidl sets sights on building huge new store in Coalisland
Lidl is hoping to open a huge new store in Coalisland, Armagh I can exclusively reveal. The new supermarket – boasting...
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Loughgall
/ 3 months ago‘Apple-y ever after’: Four generations in and Loughgall family’s orchard excellence is the stuff of fairytales
The Orchard County of Armagh needs no introduction – its claim to fame aptly summed up in a moniker worn far...
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News
/ 3 months agoFormer seaside police base past its ‘cell-by’ date to be demolished for £4m shops and apartments plan
A former County Down police station could be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use shops and apartments development at...