Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Independent
/ 3 years agoArmagh I’s Independent Card makes a return with some of the best local businesses on board
We’re often asked what the I in Armagh I means – something we’ve always left open to interpretation. But it very...
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Portadown
/ 3 years ago‘Business investment’ torpedoed hopes of new Portadown school site five years ago
A “major business investment” torpedoed hopes of a site being secured for a new-build Portadown Integrated Primary School five years ago,...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoEmergency motion for debate to demand Daisy Hill surgery move ‘reversed’
An emergency notice of motion has been tabled for debate by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to bring pressure to...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoPuppy farm horror prompts council motion urging new animal welfare forum
An animal welfare forum could be established across Newry, Mourne and Down following the growing number of cruelty cases across the...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoSpate of burglaries in Newry as four home targeted by callous thieves
A number of houses in Newry city were targeted by burglars late on Saturday night. Inspector Gibson said: “It was reported...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoMotion urges anonymous social media account ban to oust bullies and trolls
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to discuss the merits of calling for a ban on anonymous social media accounts...
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Craigavon
/ 3 years ago‘Obnoxious and entitled’ Craigavon man sentenced for sexually assaulting two women at house party
A Craigavon man with a “remarkably high IQ” has been told by a judge “to remedy his ways” as he was...
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Banbridge
/ 3 years agoNew £6m Marks & Spencer Food Hall just months from opening in Banbridge
The new £6 million Marks & Spencer store in Banbridge is expected to open within the next number of months. Work...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoAshling murder prompts motion call to organise female self-defence classes
Newry, Mourne and Down Council is being asked to consider arranging for female self-defence classes to be held across the district...
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Camlough
/ 3 years agoFrom tepees to tea-room: Exciting new glamping site overlooking Camlough Lake approved
A stunning new glamping site overlooking the picturesque Camlough Lake – complete with a communal campers’ ‘hub’ and cafe/tea-room – has...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoDrink driver arrested in Portadown replied ‘it’s Christmas’ when cautioned at scene
A man caught drink driving in Portadown on December 25 told police at the scene, when cautioned: “It’s Christmas.” Virginjus Lekavicius,...
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Northern Ireland
/ 3 years agoCovid-19: Cases drop further as Finance Minister announces addition support for nightclubs
There has been one further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...
