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Money · ArmaghAn investigation has been launched after a sum of money was taken from a car in Portadown during the early hours of this morning (Thursday). This Ring doorbell footage captures two hooded males attempting to break into a number of cars in the Selshion Heights area of the town at around 1am. Police have confirmed they received a report that at least one car had been entered in the area and a sum of money taken It was further reported that two men…See the Story
Money stolen from car as thieves target vehicles in Portadown overnight
Armagh · ArmaghThe plight of café and restaurant owners forced to close their operations due to rising costs was high on the agenda at a recent Economic Development & Regeneration Committee meeting of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. With this in mind, ABC head of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Brian Johnston was keen to reassure businesses struggling to recruit staff, that the local authority is being proactive in providing support. Speaking at t…See the Story
Plight of café and restaurant owners high on Council agenda
Armagh · ArmaghAfter almost a year-long battle, the Milford Community Development Association have secured funding to carry out the first phase of much-needed renovations to their Old School House. It is hoped the grant of over £220,000 will aid the restoration of the grade-two listed building – located at the bottom of the village’s Hill Street – back to its former glory. The old schoolhouse in Milford, which underwent a major facelift in 2013, suffered rapid…See the Story
Milford community joy as funding secured for phase-one of old school-house renovations
Armagh · ArmaghKnown for their picture-perfect manicures and quality client care, Belle Beauty has this week celebrated its move to a prominent corner premises on Barrack Street, Armagh. Owner, Kirsty Frazer (23) first opened the doors to Belle Beauty four years ago at McCrum’s Court – a premises she believes was ‘fantastic for starting out’ – but her dream of having a bigger ‘main street’ site has now been fully realised with the move to number 34. Speaking t…See the Story
Belle Beauty doubles in size with move to Barrack Street premises
Armagh · ArmaghA man who assaulted a woman and threatened to tell police she cut him if she told has been branded “very lucky” by a Judge, who jailed him for five months. District Judge Francis Rafferty, sentencing Brian Bernard Gavin (30), at a hearing before Craigavon Magistrates Court, said his “hands were tied” by the limitations on sentencing in Magistrates’ Courts. The defendant, of no fixed abode, appeared before the court via videolink from Maghaberry,…See the Story
Man who assaulted woman and threatened to tell police she cut him ‘very lucky’, says Judge
Armagh · ArmaghThe Halifax bank branch in Portadown will not re-open after a fire in February gutted the premises. Despite the lender confirming its commitment to re-opening the premises following the blaze, the decision has now been taken to close the branch permanently. On the evening of Tuesday, February 6, the fire caught hold inside the premises, which is located on the corner of High Street and Woodhouse Street. A Halifax spokesperson said today: “Follow…See the Story
Halifax Portadown closed permanently following fire – despite lender’s commitment to re-open
Armagh · ArmaghA HORSE trainer has gone on trial for the alleged rape and murder of Armagh showjumper Katie Simpson in what was believed to be jealous rage almost four years ago. Jonathan Creswell (36) previously of Briar Hill Gardens, Greysteel but now with an address which cannot be published, is charged with muSee the Story
Horse trainer goes on trial for alleged murder of Katie Simpson
Armagh · ArmaghA major mixed-use retail and residential development is being planned in Lurgan. The proposals, which have been submitted to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, refer to a site just off the main street. Buildings presently on site – previously used for retail – would be demolished. And the intention is to construct three new shops, together with a total of 19 housing units. No indication of intended tenants for the retail units…See the Story
