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Armagh · ArmaghA new floood alleviation scheme for Portadown will solve a decades-old problem and help safeguard close to 400 homes and over 20 businesses. And the public are being encouraged to have their say on the plans for their area. Infrastructure Minister and Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd is encouraging people to make their views known as a public consultation got underway on Friday. An Environmental Statement for the scheme has already been produced and w…See the Story
Public urged to have say on plans to solve decades-old flooding threat to Portadown
Armagh · ArmaghAfter watching his side fall over the line against underdogs Down, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney suggested that the winners of tomorrow’s second semi-final between Tyrone and Donegal will not "be shaking in their boots after watching that".See the Story
Kieran McGeeney knows Armagh’s Ulster final opponents ‘won’t be shaking in their boots’ after semi display
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Armagh · ArmaghPolice have arrested a man following an assault in Portadown, where one man was injured and four police officers assaulted. Chief Inspector Brendan Green said they received a report of an assault in the Thomas Street area, shortly before 12.50am this morning, (Saturday). “Officers attended and located a man, aged in his 20s, with injuries to his head. It is believed he was hit with a glass bottle,” said the officer. “The suspect, who was inside …See the Story
Man in 20s hit on head with glass bottle and four police injured in Portadown incident
Armagh · ArmaghChair of the board of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust, Eileen Mullan has issued a heartfelt apology to all the women who are in the process of having their smear tests reviewed. At a Trust board meeting held on Thursday (April 25), Mrs Mullan also wished to thank ‘Ladies with Letters’ representatives, Heather Thompson and Tracey Bell, for speaking out on the issue, and for attending the meeting. The Trust board chair stated: “I wan…See the Story
Chair of Southern Trust board issues heartfelt apology over smear test review process
Armagh · ArmaghIs there anything worse than seeing our beautiful countryside strewn with litter? Glass and plastic bottles bordering grass verges, assorted wrappers and packets swinging from hedgerows and all manner of detritus in every nook and cranny imaginable. It is the bugbear of many, but for none more than Banbridge eco-warrior, Laura Hillis. Laura, who started beach-cleanup movement Too Much Trash NI to help tackle the problem here in Northern Ireland,…See the Story
Banbridge eco-warrior Laura gets ‘Thai-ed’ up in waste problem in Koh Samui
Armagh · ArmaghAmbitious plans are in the pipeline for an historic Newry market as the local authority looks to boost footfall in the wake of a “steady decline” in the city centre asset.
Elected reps approved recommendations this week to combine variety and artisan traders for a new weekly Saturday market from May. However, an extensive social media campaign by the council to revitalise market has received only one expression of interest, causing some concern…See the Story
Ambitious plans to boost historic Newry market in wake of ‘steady decline’ of city asset
Sports · ArmaghA Co Down boxing club is hoping to open a new training and fight venue which will also serve as a community hub. And the development has been earmarked for the site of the former Yard cafe at Dromore Street in Rathfriland. An application has now been made to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The proposals have been drawn up and submitted on behalf of ‘The Friends of Rathfriland Cross-Community ABC Ltd’. The site is described …See the Story