Stories By Richard Burden
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Markethill
/ 3 weeks agoMarkethill High: Fresh calls for ‘new-build’ for ‘highly cherished’ school raised on NI Assembly floor
Calls for a new-build school for Markethill High – after years of campaigning for improved facilities and Sixth Form provision –...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoPothole plight: Young Armagh carer may be forced to quit ‘job I love’ because of cost of daily damage to car
A young Armagh care worker says she may be forced to quit the job she loves because of the cost of...
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Tandragee
/ 3 weeks ago‘Not just a job, a complete vocation’: New Clare PS principal’s joy at taking over helm in ‘lovely community school’
A school at the heart of the community and a community with the school at its heart. And for the new...
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Keady
/ 3 weeks agoThree families left devastated as victims of tragic collision named locally
Tributes have been paid to the victims of the horrific road collision near Moy on Saturday night as all three have...
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Keady
/ 3 weeks agoUn-bull-ieveable job well done as five cattle rescued after falling into slurry tank on Keady farm
A major rescue operation swung into full force in Keady after five bullocks fell into a slurry tank. It happened on...
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Keady
/ 3 weeks agoPriest hails ‘hero’ driver John McSorley’s ‘last actions on this earth’ as he tried to save pupils on his bus
Trying to ensure the safety of school children in his care, Keady man John McSorley has been praised for his actions...
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South Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoDaycare owner Aoife turns daughter’s ‘new school’ anxiety experiences into useful children’s book
Many parents will know what it is like watching their little ones venture off to school for the first time –...
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Portadown
/ 3 weeks ago6,000 sq ft storage and distribution centre with trade counter planned opposite Asda in Portadown
A new 6,000 sq ft storage and distribution centre – complete with trade counter – is being planned close to Asda...
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Dungannon
/ 3 weeks agoCouncillor to challenge Health Trust over claims canteen at South Tyrone Hospital set to close
Calls have been made to keep the canteen at South Tyrone Hospital open after reports it was due to close. And...
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Keady
/ 3 weeks agoCoach company praises ‘bravery’ of pupils on board as funeral details confirmed for ‘hero’ driver
The owners of Quinn Coaches have praised the “bravery, calmness and quick thinking” of the children who were caught up in...
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Armagh
/ 3 weeks ago‘Very disappointing’: Administrator saddened by sickening scenes of dumping in Armagh cemetery
Parishioners have been left sickened and disgusted after bags of rubbish were callously dumped in the grounds of St Patrick’s Cemetery...
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Keady
/ 3 weeks agoTributes to Keady bus driver John McSorley who passed away after ‘heroic’ actions in school bus crash
Tributes have been paid to Keady man John McSorley, the bus driver who has been hailed a hero after his actions...