Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Armagh
/ 4 months agoSuicide risk ‘very real’ for struggling farmers but Rural Support insists help is at hand
Many farmers floundering in red tape and facing mounting pressures day-by-day have been left feeling they have no way out other...
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Armagh
/ 4 months ago‘A decimation of our industry’: Council hears of grave concerns for farming
Concerns continue to mount for farmers over what has been described as a “decimation” of the industry thanks to the recent...
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Craigavon
/ 4 months agoHeartfelt tributes to former Mayor of Craigavon
Heartfelt tributes were paid at Monday night’s (November 25) monthly meeting of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council, following...
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Portadown
/ 4 months agoAlderman’s shock at Council’s Santa faux pas on Remembrance Day
A Portadown Alderman has spoken of her shock upon being informed that Christmas-related events were advertised on the ABC Council’s social...
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Lurgan
/ 4 months agoAmbitious plans to regenerate key linkages in Lurgan town centre
Ambitious plans to regenerate key linkages within Lurgan town centre, with a view to turning relatively neglected spaces into vibrant urban...
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Lurgan
/ 4 months agoBleary business centre to be transformed into mini digital hub
Cross-border body, the East Border Region (EBR) has been awarded just over €6m (just over £5m) in EU/UK Peace+ funding to...
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Armagh
/ 4 months ago‘Ladies with Letters’ urge Trust to back calls for public inquiry
‘Ladies with Letters’ representatives, Heather Thompson and Tracey Bell have urged the board of the Southern HSC Trust to back their...
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Portadown
/ 4 months agoGreen light for Portadown HMO despite strong objections from neighbours
A planning application for a family home to be turned into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Tandragee...
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Banbridge
/ 4 months agoFormer furniture store could make way for new restaurant and takeaway in Banbridge
A former furniture store in Banbridge could be set for a new lease of life as a restaurant and takeaway. The...
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Lurgan
/ 4 months agoPermission granted for works designed to preserve historic flax mill
Planning permission has been granted for urgent works designed to stabilise the wall structure of Holden’s House, a listed building at...
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Portadown
/ 4 months agoSubstation to be built in Portadown to service planned social housing development
A NI Electricity substation is to be built on lands adjacent to Ballyoran Manor, Portadown, to service a planned housing development...
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Banbridge
/ 5 months agoRestoration scheme for listed 17th century residence in Dromore gets green light
A listed 17th century architectural landmark in Dromore – Ashfield House – is set to be restored to its former glory...
