Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Lurgan
/ 3 months agoResidents of unfinished Lurgan developments ‘feel abandoned’
A Lurgan councillor has claimed residents of Drumna Walk and Hunters Lodge are feeling “abandoned”, years after moving into residential developments...
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Armagh
/ 3 months agoCouncillors react as bin strike extended to mid September
Residents in the Armagh area are facing ongoing disruption regarding bin collections, with Unite the Union having informed the ABC Council...
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Lurgan
/ 3 months agoMoving tributes paid in chamber following recent loss of Lurgan farmer Richard Ruddell
Moving tributes were paid at the monthly meeting of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council, following the tragic passing...
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Tandragee
/ 3 months agoCouncillors pay tribute to Tandragee ‘true warrior’ Erin who lost cancer battle
Heartfelt tributes were paid at yesterday’s (August 27) monthly meeting of ABC Borough Council, following the tragic passing of Tandragee lady...
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Craigavon
/ 3 months agoDonations and investments on the increase at Southern Trust
It was revealed at a Southern HSC Trust board meeting held on Tuesday (August 27) that the statutory body has received...
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Portadown
/ 3 months agoFormer Iceland store in Portadown to be converted into children’s soft play area
A former Iceland store in Portadown is to be turned into a soft play area. And a small section of the...
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Craigavon
/ 3 months agoSheep being brought in to tackle invasive – and dangerous – giant hogweed
The ABC borough is currently trialling an environmentally-friendly way of getting rid of giant hogweed – sheep from Tannaghmore Farm have...
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Keady
/ 3 months agoFormer Bank of Ireland in Keady to become seasonal goods store
The former Bank of Ireland branch in Keady is to find new use as a seasonal goods store. The planning application...
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Loughgall
/ 3 months agoHeartfelt plea from architect for councillors not to reject Loughgall resident’s plans
At an ABC Planning committee meeting held recently, councillors proved receptive to a heartfelt plea from an architect representing a Loughgall...
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Armagh
/ 3 months agoABC Borough goes into overdrive in tourism marketing campaign
The ABC Borough has gone into overdrive in its tourism marketing campaign, having teamed up with flagship destinations The Games of...
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Armagh
/ 3 months agoReport suggests native red squirrels recolonising ABC borough
American grey squirrels are a serious threat to native red squirrels in the British Isles, however ABC councillors were recently told...
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Portadown
/ 4 months agoPlans approved for new loom building at Ulster Carpets in Portadown
Plans have been approved which will see a new loom building at Ulster Carpets in Portadown. ABC planning officers have approved...
