Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Dungannon
/ 2 months agoUnanimous support for motion on ‘foul smell’ issue at Killeeshil compost factory
A motion, calling on Mid Ulster District Council to write to the Chief Executive of the NI Environment Agency (NIEA), to...
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Craigavon
/ 2 months agoCause of Southern Trust IT system crash to be revealed in New Year
A senior Southern HSC Trust official has confirmed the root-cause of the major IT outage, which paralysed the new ‘encompass’ electronic...
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Banbridge
/ 2 months agoGilford Castle given green light to become 10-bedroom guesthouse
Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of part of Gilford Castle into a guesthouse, with a total of ten...
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Dungannon
/ 3 months agoSenior Southern Trust representatives apologise over Woodlawn House staff shortages
Director of Mental Health & Disability Services, Jan McGall has revealed that staffing levels at Woodlawn House, in Dungannon, are still...
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Lurgan
/ 3 months agoLurgan apartment plans refused due to ‘detrimental’ impact on neighbouring properties
Planning permission has been refused for the conversion of a semi-detached home into three apartments at 94 Lake Street, Lurgan, due...
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Dungannon
/ 3 months agoFireworks planned for Halloween could now be used for Christmas lights switch-on in Dungannon
There is positive news for Dungannon residents who had been looking forward to the annual Halloween fireworks display – only for...
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Portadown
/ 3 months agoThree new HMOs approved in Portadown despite residents’ concerns over overcrowding and ‘community imbalance’
Three more houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have been approved in Portadown over the past month. The first one is at...
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Tandragee
/ 3 months agoAlderman says Tandragee filling station plans ‘will lead to shop closures and job losses’
A Tandragee-based councillor and businessman has claimed plans for the redevelopment of a retail store and filling station will harm trade...
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Dungannon
/ 4 months agoLadies with Letters group gains support from Mid Ulster in call for public inquiry
A notice of Motion, expressing solidarity with the ‘Ladies with Letters’ campaign group, and calling for a public enquiry to ensure...
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Craigavon
/ 4 months agoFrustration in ABC chamber as blocked gullies issue raised for yet another year
Blocked drains and flooded streets have once again sparked frustration at council level – with Alderman Mark Baxter hitting out at...
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Dungannon
/ 4 months agoCouncillor’s wife learned of his car crash on Facebook — before he had chance to tell her
A councillor has told how his wife discovered he had been in a car crash after footage of the collision was...
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Armagh
/ 4 months ago‘Crisis point’: More than 4,000 people waiting for social housing across ABC Borough
More than 4,000 people are currently waiting for social housing across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough – with over two-thirds...
