Stories By Richard Burden
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Portadown
/ 2 months 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 months 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 months 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...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoRichhill family’s ‘adventure of a lifetime’ as they join 1,000km USA cycle for Senegal football pitch project
As challenges go, it has got to be up there with the most gruelling and physical you could possibly imagine. A...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoBlaze at derelict Foresters building in centre of Armagh was arson, Fire Service confirms
A fire at the old Foresters building on Market Street in Armagh is believed to have been arson. Details of the...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoMum’s anger as vulnerable Armagh man ‘verbally abused and threatened’ by ‘gang of youths’
The mother of a vulnerable Armagh man who was subjected to verbal abuse and threatened has called on the gang of...
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Lurgan
/ 2 months agoCharitable foundation banks approval for new ‘community hub’ at former Lurgan AIB branch base
Plans to create a new community hub at a former bank in Lurgan have now been given the go-ahead. The Allied...
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Markethill
/ 2 months agoCall for Markethill traders ‘forum’ to help minimise disruption during town improvement works
ABC Council has been asked to ensure disruption for businesses is kept to a minimum when environmental improvements get underway in...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoArmagh man Stiofan walking 500,000 steps for Evora Hospice – six months after knee replacement op!
An Armagh man – who has already raised upwards of £100,000 for various cancer charities – has embarked on his latest...
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News
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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...
