Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Banbridge
/ 1 month agoHistoric Gilford buildings – in ‘poor state of repair’ – could be demolished and rebuilt as shops
Historic buildings in the centre of Gilford – described as being “in a very poor state of repair” – could be...
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Newry
/ 1 month agoAppeal following burglary in Newry
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “On Tuesday, December 2,...
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Lurgan
/ 1 month agoOn your bike: ABC Council consider banning E-scooters and E-bikes from three popular camping and caravan sites
E-scooters and E-bikes could be banned from ABC Council-run caravan and glamping sites at Gosford Forest Park, Clare Glen and Kinnego...
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Newry
/ 1 month agoPolice launch criminal investigation into video of masked men threatening politicians
A criminal investigation has been launched after a video circulated online showing three masked men – two appearing to be armed...
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Newry
/ 1 month agoMasked and armed men issue threat against Newry, Mourne and Down politicians in ‘sinister’ video
A video circulated online has shown three masked men – all of whom appear to be armed – issuing threats against...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoMervyn Walker: Legendary department store owner and ‘true Armachian’ passes away
One of Armagh’s longest-serving and most respected businessmen, Mr Mervyn Walker, has passed away in Scotland. Mervyn, alongside his late wife...
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Tyrone
/ 1 month agoIconic NI nightclub venue set to be transformed into major family entertainment centre
One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic club venues could be given a new lease of life – as a family entertainment...
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Armagh
/ 1 month ago‘A gentleman of great faith’: Tributes to Billy Scott, a man devoted to family, church, education and loyal orders
A leading light in the loyal institutions, a man of deep Christian faith and devoted to the education of young people,...
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Portadown
/ 1 month agoNew lease of life at 70: Ala leads table tennis drive in NI less than a year after taking up sport
Taking up a new sport at the age of 70 is somewhat unusual. Taking it up with the intensity, passion and...
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Armagh
/ 2 months agoArtificial Christmas trees may be bought for across borough next year as storm damage heightens evergreen complaints
Artificial Christmas trees could be bought for the borough next year in the ‘ho-ho-hope’ of silencing the year-after-year ‘size matters’ mantra...
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Lurgan
/ 2 months agoOlympic gold swimming star Daniel will be named on village signs as ABC Council unanimously backs ‘fitting’ honour
It will be a sign of his achievement, as Olympic gold-winning swimming star Daniel Wiffen’s name is to be visible for...
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Portadown
/ 2 months agoFormer Portadown Halifax building for auction almost two years after devastating arson attack
The former Halifax building in Portadown – which was extensively damaged in an arson attack almost two years ago – is...
