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New "9m Craigavon Lidl store to open next week
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (410+ words) Lidl's new "9m Craigavon store is due to open to the public next Thursday, June 19. Prominently located adjacent to Rushmere Shopping Centre, with direct access off Central Way, the 2, 467 sq. m store will replace Lidl's existing Balteagh Road branch, and has…...
Motorist did "sharp" left ahead of police checkpoint and then drink driving offence was detected
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (37+ words) Armagh I Keep up with Armagh i Motorist did "sharp" left ahead of police checkpoint and then drink driving offence was detected...
New farm shop, bar and restaurant planned in Dromore "diversification" project
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (323+ words) A new bar and restaurant " complete with farm shop " are in the pipeline for Dromore. The development is part of a farm diversification project, with an application now lodged with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The new enterprises…...
Translink suspends all evening bus and rail services amid fears of renewed disorder
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (976+ words) All Translink bus and rail services across Northern Ireland will be suspended this evening (Wednesday) in response to expected protests, following a second night of serious disruption in areas including Portadown and Belfast. The move comes less than 24 hours after…...
New shop and nine apartments to be built on "run down" corner site in Newry city centre
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (507+ words) A new mixed-use development, consisting of a shop and nine apartments on a "run down" corner site in Newry city centre, has been given the go-ahead. Proposals had first been submitted in May 2024 for 15 apartments, with amended plans later lodged…...
Planners dispense approval to convert vacant Boots pharmacy into six one-bedroom apartments
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (506+ words) Planning approval has been given to convert a former Boots shop and pharmacy in Portadown into six apartments. The development sits on the corner of Thomas Street and Hanover Street and attracted two letters of objection from neighbours. But after…...
Pensioner found guilty of breaching railway crossing while train approaching
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (27+ words) Armagh I Keep up with Armagh i Pensioner found guilty of breaching railway crossing while train approaching...
Richhill family's "adventure of a lifetime' as they join 1, 000km USA cycle for Senegal football pitch project
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (1307+ words) As challenges go, it has got to be up there with the most gruelling and physical you could possibly imagine. A 1, 000km cycle through the United States, from Hagerstown in Maryland to Marietta in Georgia, in little over a fortnight. Daunting…...
Crossmaglen mountaineer who conquered Everest for charity honoured with Civic Award
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) A Crossmaglen mountaineer who conquered Everest for charity has been honoured with a Civic Award from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Sarah Armstrong (31) successfully reached the summit of Everest on May 20, 2026" a death-defying feat that less than 8, 000 have been…...
Shock and frustration at sudden closure of Craigavon footbridges "for foreseeable future
1+ week, 1+ day ago (655+ words) Two busy Craigavon footbridges are to be closed "for the foreseeable future" after detailed inspections uncovered structural concerns, the Department for Infrastructure (Df I) has confirmed. The sudden closures of the Maple Path and Parkmore footbridges from today (Thursday) has prompted…...