Stories By Richard Burden
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Craigavon
/ 1 week agoAlexandra takes on Everest Base Camp challenge in granny’s memory to raise money for Macmillan
A County Armagh woman will be scaling new heights when she embarks on a trek to Everest Base Camp and beyond...
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Armagh
/ 2 weeks agoMinister ‘fawning over orange man in White House’ by asking civic building be lit for US birthday
A request to light up a civic building in the borough to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration...
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Portadown
/ 2 weeks agoTwo HMOs refused permission in Portadown amid concerns for ‘demonstrable harm’ to area
Proposals for two new HMOs in Portadown have been turned down by ABC Council on the grounds they could cause “demonstrable...
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Lurgan
/ 2 weeks agoDUP and SF urge change of tack and for council to cover cost of bins stolen and burnt out in riots
Residents and businesses who have had bins stolen and set alight during recent nights of rioting in the borough could have...
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Armagh
/ 2 weeks agoAppeal to help Armagh family whose home damaged in arson attack raises over £2,000 and counting
An online appeal to help an Armagh family whose home suffered “significant” damage in an arson attack has so far raised...
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Banbridge
/ 2 weeks agoNew farm shop, bar and restaurant planned in Dromore ‘diversification’ project
A new bar and restaurant – complete with farm shop – are in the pipeline for Dromore. The development is part...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoNew shop and nine apartments to be built on ‘run down’ corner site in Newry city centre
A new mixed-use development, consisting of a shop and nine apartments on a “run down” corner site in Newry city centre,...
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Dungannon
/ 2 weeks agoNew ‘Columbarium Wall’ in Priory grounds would offer final resting place of ashes for Benburb connections
A new Columbarium Wall will give people with a connection to Benburb the opportunity to have the ashes of loved ones...
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Craigavon
/ 2 weeks ago‘Proud’ Blake’s family helping others through their grief as sister Pixie (15) leads charity in his name
The family of a Tandragee teenager who passed away unexpectedly five months ago are now channelling their grief and energies into...
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Portadown
/ 2 weeks agoPlanners dispense approval to convert vacant Boots pharmacy into six one-bedroom apartments
Planning approval has been given to convert a former Boots shop and pharmacy in Portadown into six apartments. The development sits...
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Armagh
/ 2 weeks agoLeading academic makes call for memorial at scene of Armagh Rail Disaster where 88 lives were lost
Fresh calls have been made for a memorial or marker to indicate the actual site of the 1889 Armagh Rail Disaster,...
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Armagh
/ 2 weeks agoFarmer John ‘moo-ving’ ahead with ‘Silent Dairy Farm & Machinery Show’ in aid of Lisanally Special School
A County Armagh farmer is currently ploughing his efforts into staging a rather unique event, which will provide new experiences for...