Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Armagh
/ 4 weeks agoAlmost 700 children in Southern Trust care system, but recruitment is improving
Director of Children and Young People Services within the Southern Health & Social Care Trust (SHSCT), Colm McCafferty has revealed that...
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Craigavon
/ 4 weeks ago‘Unplayable’ Portadown pitches ‘like Tyrella beach!’
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council has blamed the dry weather over the summer, and the extensive use of...
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Dungannon
/ 4 weeks agoCouncil urged for input on increasing sentences for offences against children and vulnerable adults
Councillor Nuala McLernon Sinn Féin has spoken of the importance of ensuring that Mid Ulster District Council fully takes part in...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoUrgent support sought for Lough Neagh fishermen who have lost livelihood ‘overnight’
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Councillor Catherine Nelson has called for a task force to be set up to address pollution...
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Craigavon
/ 2 months agoCouncil urged to push for public inquiry into ‘systemic’ cervical screening misreads
Calls have been made for ABC Council to push for a public inquiry into “systemic” cervical screening misreads which have proved...
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Dungannon
/ 2 months agoRenewed calls for speedy resolution to staffing crisis at respite facility
Urgent calls are being made to address the staffing crisis at a much-needed respite facility in Dungannon. Sinn Féin Councillor Nuala...
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Banbridge
/ 2 months agoCouncil urged to take decisive action over poor state of Gilford War Memorial
Calls have been made for ABC Council to take decisive action to remove stains from Gilford War Memorial, as the marble...
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Dungannon
/ 2 months agoCaledon residents call for unused – but loved – red phone box to be saved
The residents of a small community on the Dyan Road, outside Caledon, have until August 14 to find some new use...
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Portadown
/ 2 months agoDepartment seeking views on baby loss certificates to grieving parents
Councillor Julie Flaherty has welcomed the ABC Council’s draft response to a Department for Communities (DfC) public consultation document seeking views...
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Dungannon
/ 2 months agoMoygashel bonfire: Answers demanded as government agencies failed to prevent ‘hate crime’
Controversy over a Loyalist bonfire featuring a small boat and mannequins representing refugees, shows no sign of abating, with Councillor Christine...
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Craigavon
/ 2 months agoInvest NI outlines major £10m investment plans for Mandeville Industrial Estate in Craigavon
Invest Northern Ireland has signalled its intent to make the £10 million Mandeville Industrial Estate in Craigavon a development priority. Invest...
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Dungannon
/ 2 months agoApplicant given one month to comply with council requests for Dungannon farm diversification plans
An applicant and his agent, who have been repeatedly asked to provide additional information in relation to farm diversification plans, have...
