Stories By Richard Burden
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Craigavon
/ 1 month agoMcDonald’s drive-thru at Rushmere to be demolished to make way for car parking
McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant at Rushmere in Craigavon is to be demolished – to make way for car parking. Meanwhile, a new...
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Portadown
/ 1 month ago‘Frightened’ Birches PS pupils petition for 20mph speed limit after accident close to school gates
Pupils of a Co Armagh primary have taken it upon themselves to lobby for a new 20mph speed limit after a...
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Portadown
/ 1 month agoPreviously-approved Irish-English street signs request put back after 11th hour objections
A previously-approved bid by residents of a Portadown housing estate to erect dual Irish-English street signage is to be referred back...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoFrom Armagh schoolboy to CEO, amazing Azeem forms NI’s only dedicated dance agency – and he’s still only 22!
He’s only 22 with the world, quite literally, at his feet. A talented exponent of the performing arts, Azeem Alahi has...
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Loughgall
/ 1 month agoLearning curve: Teacher Stephanie tackles 38 miles for 38th birthday fundraiser doing laps of Loughgall lake
Birthdays come and birthdays go. But a Loughgall school teacher will always remember turning 38, after setting herself the challenge of...
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Armagh
/ 1 month ago‘Despicable’ thieves drain 95-year-old Armagh pensioner’s oil tank as daughter urges vigilance
Callous thieves stooped to a new low this week when they drained oil from the tank of a 95-year-old Armagh woman...
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Banbridge
/ 1 month agoCoroner finds police restraint did not contribute to Banbridge man’s death but flags procedural failings
A Banbridge man who suffered a stroke and passed away in hospital after earlier being arrested and placed in limb restraints...
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Newry
/ 1 month ago‘Temporary’ roof to save fire-damaged historic warehouse from total ruin ahead of £23m Newry redevelopment
An historic Newry building – damaged in a malicious fire last year – is to have a temporary roof put in...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoCouncil supports scrapping plan application ads from local newspapers but says neighbour notification must remain
ABC Council is supporting an end to a legal requirement to advertise planning applications in local newspapers. But councillors – while...
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South Armagh
/ 1 month agoSupermarket relocation paves way for new coffee shop in Jonesborough
The relocation of a south Armagh village supermarket has paved the way for a new coffee shop on site. Newry, Mourne...
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Markethill
/ 1 month agoMarket-thrill! Swifts Youth sizzle in the sun to lift Barcelona Cup as first town team to compete in European competition
It still hardly seems real for the gifted young players of Markethill Swifts Youth. Hot on the heels of their Barcelona...
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Lurgan
/ 1 month agoWatch: Shocking moment two dogs attack pet in garden moments after grandson (4) was playing there
A Lurgan woman has recalled the terrifying moment when two dogs attacked her own dog in her front garden – just...
