Armagh I Newsletter

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We've teamed up with Rushmere Shopping Centre to give one lucky winner the chance to win big this summer!

Jun 30 • Armagh I

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May 2026

Damning report details how Jonathan Creswell began grooming Katie Simpson when she was just 10

The 270‑page Katie Simpson Review concludes Creswell subjected Katie to years of grooming, coercive control, sexual, physical and financial abuse

May 5 • Armagh I

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March 2026

Judge tells jury they must decide in Natalie McNally murder trial as case edges closer to conclusion

Plus, a beloved family pet has been put to sleep after a reported attack by an unleashed Rottweiler in Armagh city.

Mar 20

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Police probe into overnight arson attack on cars sales business in Armagh

Plus, Portion of Armagh’s Upper English Street to be renamed ‘Lipton’s Lane’ in honour of its history.

Mar 6 • Armagh I

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Rush-beer! New bar and 82-seater restaurant approved for popular Craigavon shopping centre

Plus, Benburb farmer blends tradition and technology to pave the way for future generations.

Mar 3 • Armagh I

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February 2026

Fire at controversial Markethill care home days after public concerns raised believed to be deliberate

Plus, The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland released details today (February 27) of the 18 venues which will act as hosts for the 2026 Twelfth…

Feb 27 • Armagh I

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Behind the blue lights: Armagh police say traffic stops are focused on ‘education and guidance’

Plus, Co Armagh haulage firm ordered to pay driver over unfair dismissal after admin wrongly mistook he had quit.

Feb 24 • Armagh I

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Father and daughter cover Killyman in pothole signs… and the community are ‘holey’ grateful!

Plus, young entrepreneur behind a popular Co Armagh Pet Shop regrettably announces closure.

Feb 20 • Armagh I

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Emergency services at scene of ‘serious’ collision involving school bus in south Armagh

Plus, Newry headquartered coffee chain collapse left more than £2m owed to staff, suppliers and HMRC

Feb 17 • Armagh I

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Father of terminal teen living in ‘leaking and rotting’ Lurgan home has nowhere else to turn

Plus, Co Armagh firm ordered to pay almost £32k after engineer wins unfair dismissal case

Feb 13 • Armagh I

Mourners hear ‘kind and caring’ Caitlin Green had once been commended for saving a life

Plus, New Northway link road mooted as major housing and industry plans to be unveiled for Portadown

Feb 10 • Armagh I

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Nurse struck off over dishonest records and repeated failures in patient care

Plus, family’s drive to help baby boy plagued with multiple medical challenges since birth

Feb 3 • Armagh I

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