Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Dungannon
/ 2 months ago‘Community up in arms’ over child sex offenders being granted housing next to families
Concerns have been aired over the growing issue of child sex offenders being allegedly granted NI Housing Executive accommodation next to...
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Lurgan
/ 2 months agoCouncillor lobbying roads service to have roundabout fixed – since 2017!
It’s been seven years and fifteen days… While it could be a re-worded version of Sinead O’Connor’s classic ‘Noting compares 2...
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News
/ 2 months agoSEN placements: ‘There are a lot of children in the wrong place’
A Co Armagh councillor has criticised the Education Minster’s for saying that no children with special educational needs (SEN) are currently...
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Richhill
/ 2 months agoRichhill Women’s Institute told to remove recently installed PVC windows for timber
There was sympathy for Richhill Women’s Institute (WI) at a recent ABC Planning committee meeting, as the PVC windows they fitted...
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Portadown
/ 2 months ago‘One repeat offender’ may be responsible for ‘spreading faeces’ in Kernan Cemetery toilet vandalism
In light of repeated vandalism incidents at Kernan Cemetery, in Portadown, where toilets are being left in an appalling condition, maintenance...
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Banbridge
/ 2 months agoCouncil asked to consider listing of Victorian ‘stink’ pipe
ABC Planning & Regulatory Services committee members have been asked to consider the listing of a historic ‘stench pipe’ at Mossvale...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoArmagh firm given green light to extend manufacturing premises
Armagh company, AW Control Systems Ltd – also known as AW Controls – have been granted permission for an extension to...
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Portadown
/ 2 months agoConcerns HMO approval in Portadown might turn area into Belfast-style ‘Holylands’
A planning application for a new house of multiple occupancy (HMO) on the Tandragee Road, Portadown, has been approved – a...
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News
/ 3 months ago3G pitch and floodlighting boost for Craigavon primary school
Tullygally Primary School will soon boast a new 3G pitch with associated sports facilities, having been granted planning permission for the...
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Armagh
/ 3 months agoPlans granted for major upgrade to facilities at Armagh city supermarket
Permission has been granted for a major upgrade scheme that will see facilities enhanced at a filling station site at 2,...
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Markethill
/ 3 months agoFamily home in Markethill granted HMO permission despite neighbours’ objections
Planning approval has been granted for the change of use of a house in a residential area into a House of...
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Banbridge
/ 3 months agoApplication for caravan park withdrawn due to proximity of red kites
A planning application for a caravan park on lands close to 27 Closkelt Road, Ballyward, has been withdrawn. The applicant wanted...
