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Lurgan man charged with attempting to make ‘sexual communication’ with child

A Lurgan man accused of attempting to make a ‘sexual communication’ with a child has had the case adjourned to June 22. Paul McConville, of Avondale Green, is alleged to have committed an offence on April 22 this year. At Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the 55-year-old was listed as being in custody but it was said he was not being produced to the video link. The court heard the full file in the case is due by June 6.See the Story

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Armagh man (79) faces year in jail if he fails to pay £95,000 Confiscation Order over illegal waste site

An Armagh man – previously convicted for the illegal keeping of controlled waste on lands at Blackwatertown Road – has been ordered to pay close to £100,000 or go to jail for a year. A Confiscation Order totalling £95,285.23 was granted by Newry Crown Court on Tuesday against 79-year-old Thomas Curran, of Blackwatertown Road, Co Armagh. It equates to the criminal benefit generated by Curran from the illegal keeping of controlled waste at the sit…Read Article

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Strike! New £9m Banbridge 10-pin bowling alley and leisure complex recommended for approval

Plans by the famous Hollywood Bowl to build a new 10-pin bowling and entertainment complex in Banbridge are being recommended for approval. The £9 million venue – plans for which were revealed by Armagh I in January – is to be located at The Boulevard. The development would create 50 new jobs – 20 during the construction phase and 30 once operational. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been closely considering the applicati…Read Article

Council’s decision to proceed with bilingual street sign policy ‘retrograde step’ in community relations

A decision taken by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to proceed with a bilingual policy in relation to the installation of city, town and village signage has been described as “a retrograde step in developing community relations across the district”. Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor said it was “extremely disappointing” that the majority of councillors had decided to proceed with a policy which was, according to the Slieve Gullion …Armagh · Armagh Read Article

Man accused of ‘domestic abuse’ allegedly failed to help partner with child and ‘lazed around smoking weed’

A man who, Craigavon Magistrates' Court was told, had allegedly not helped his partner with their young child and instead been lazing around smoking "weed", has been accused of domestic abuse.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel any time Sign Up Monthly Mem…Marijuana · Armagh Read Article

Lurgan man who allegedly ‘held firearm to woman’s head’ to have case sent to Crown Court

A Lurgan man accused of attempting to intimidate a woman by holding 'a firearm to her head' is set to have the case sent to the Crown Court.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel any time Sign Up Monthly Membership £4.99 / Month Unlimited access to all Armag…Armagh · Armagh Read Article

Man escorted to toilets at police station spotted taking tablets from his boxer shorts

A Craigavon man escorted to the toilet at a police station was spotted taking tablets from his boxer shorts.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel any time Sign Up Monthly Membership £4.99 / Month Unlimited access to all Armagh I contentSupport independent j…Armagh · Armagh Read Article

Business growth in ABC borough stifled by lack of land available

Invest NI came in for some criticism at a recent ABC Economic Development & Regeneration committee meeting, over the fact that most of their spare industrial landholding capacity is in Craigavon, while Banbridge has no additional capacity, and Armagh very little. Mandeville Industrial Estate, in Craigavon, is largely undeveloped, with 95 acres still available out of a total 99. Craigavon also has additional capacity at Charlestown Road Industria…Armagh · Armagh Read Article

Superfood for super cause! Armagh Bramley apple waste to be ‘reinvested in community’

One of County Armagh’s “biggest and most successful” community groups has launched a new social enterprise that will see profits from upcycling waste from Armagh’s famous Bramley apples “reinvested in the community”. Based in the village of Scotch Street, Portadown, Richmount Rural Community Association has, for two decades, been working to improve the quality of life for people living in rural Armagh – particularly for senior citizens and those…Armagh · Armagh Read Article

Lurgan lady Phyllis hanging up her Vincent’s apron at 96 years young

Lurgan lady Phyllis McIlduff is hanging up her Vincent’s apron at 96 years young, having volunteered with St Vincent de Paul for 36 years. Phyllis said: “I love meeting people in Vincent’s but after 36 years volunteering with St Vincent de Paul I think it’s time to retire. I’m slowing down so I know I just need to take it easier but I would say to anyone who might be thinking about volunteering to do it – you will really enjoy it!” Phyllis began…Volunteering · Armagh Read Article

Man accused of breaking into hotel staff room in early hours says he wanted ‘to use a bathroom’

A man accused of breaking into a staff room at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry has been denied bail. Thomas Carthy, 31, of St Christopher Park, appeared before Armagh Magistrates’ Court – sitting in Newry – on Tuesday, charged with criminal damage. It was reported that on Monday, May 26, at approximately 3.05am, staff at the Canal Court noticed that someone had broken into the secure staff room, completely destroying the door to gain entry. Polic…Armagh · Armagh Read Article

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Lurgan man charged with attempting to make ‘sexual communication’ with child

Armagh man (79) faces year in jail if he fails to pay £95,000 Confiscation Order over illegal waste site

Strike! New £9m Banbridge 10-pin bowling alley and leisure complex recommended for approval

Council’s decision to proceed with bilingual street sign policy ‘retrograde step’ in community relations

Man accused of ‘domestic abuse’ allegedly failed to help partner with child and ‘lazed around smoking weed’

Lurgan man who allegedly ‘held firearm to woman’s head’ to have case sent to Crown Court

Man escorted to toilets at police station spotted taking tablets from his boxer shorts

Business growth in ABC borough stifled by lack of land available

Superfood for super cause! Armagh Bramley apple waste to be ‘reinvested in community’

Lurgan lady Phyllis hanging up her Vincent’s apron at 96 years young

Man accused of breaking into hotel staff room in early hours says he wanted ‘to use a bathroom’

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