Stories By Richard Burden
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Banbridge
/ 2 weeks agoClose to 50 jobs on cards as Matalan applies to open new 45,000 sq ft ‘flagship’ store at Banbridge
Close to 50 new jobs will be created with plans for a new flagship Matalan store at Banbridge. Described as a...
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Craigavon
/ 3 weeks agoSwim UIster could be left high and dry as council may refuse its requests to hold gala events at Craigavon
Councillors are being asked to refuse permission for Swim Ulster to stage gala events at the South Lake Leisure Centre in...
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Lurgan
/ 3 weeks ago‘Reckless and completely unacceptable’: Renewed calls for CCTV at Lurgan Park after fireworks set off
There have been renewed calls for CCTV cameras to be installed at Lurgan Park after reports of fireworks being set off...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoIncreased police presence promised in response to ongoing anti-social behaviour in Armagh city centre
Assurances have been given of an increased policing presence in Armagh city centre in response to a rise in anti-social behaviour...
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Banbridge
/ 3 weeks ago‘Business jewel of borough’ Banbridge to be entered for major UK-wide towns competition
Banbridge – described by one local councillor as “the business jewel of this borough” – is to be put forward as...
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Lurgan
/ 3 weeks agoNeighbours rubbish lorry access claims and demand action as ‘stinking’ bins unemptied for almost a month
Residents of a Lurgan housing development have called on ABC Council to get its act together after “stinking” bins filled with...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoFormer DUP Lord Mayor says businesses ‘crushed by heartless Labour Government’ and council must help
A former DUP Lord Mayor has said he hopes an ABC Council shopfront paint scheme can be repeated next year with...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks ago‘Horrendous’ pothole repairs imminent as alderman asks who in council to send ‘bill for my latest flat tyre’
Work on repairing the pothole-plagued pathway to the Palace in Armagh is expected to get underway in October. The confirmation came...
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Craigavon
/ 4 weeks agoNew Drumgor Primary principal Jason feels ‘at home’ and excited for the future
He is only four days into the role as the new principal of Drumgor Primary School and already Jason Price knows...
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Newry
/ 4 weeks agoCouncil asked to support changes allowing officials to ‘request surrender’ of alcohol in public areas
A notice of motion will see Newry, Mourne and Down District Council asked to back proposed changes to public drinking laws...
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Banbridge
/ 4 weeks agoGo-ahead given for Banbridge’s second ever registered HMO despite dozens of neighbours objecting
Approval has been given for what will be only the second registered HMO in Banbridge despite dozens of objections. The application...
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Lurgan
/ 1 month agoNight-time fishing and fresh investment could be on the line at Lurgan Park lake
Night-time fishing on Lurgan Park lake could become a reality as one of a number of potential benefits of a new...
