Armed robbery only highlights police warning
Good morning. As promised, we had our competition winner, Declan O'Hare (pictured below), in the office this week collecting his £1,000 worth of local vouchers as part of our 10th birthday celebrations. We might have a few more ideas in the pipeline before the end of the year, so don't go anywhere.
News wise, winter is coming and a stark warning from the police – ‘lock up your property this winter’ with burglaries expected to rise – as the nights get much shorter. It's not exactly a new trend but with the cost-of-living crisis upon us, it may exacerbate the issue. If memory serves me right, the winter of 2015 was a particularly horrible one for repeated burglaries across the area. And the warning came just days before an armed robbery at the Post Office in Cullyhanna.
Headlines
Police to take to Armagh streets to raise awareness of sexual exploitation of children — armaghi.com
Armagh man desperate for home flooding problem to be resolved
Newry man returned for trial accused of murdering neighbour in arson attack
Workers at Portadown 999 call centre take to picket line for first time
Armagh man accused of multiple rapes to face Crown Court
Trial averted as youth admits sexually abusing girl when he was 13
‘Memories and emotion’ as Community Children’s Nursing Team celebrate 21 years
Drug paraphernalia found close to elderly residents’ homes in Newry
Proposal to axe Kingsmills PS published despite 113 of 117 responses backing school
Hundreds of homes, shops, offices and gym planned on site of Bessbrook Army base
Unite survey of striking housing workers exposes ‘shocking impact of poverty pay’ at NIHE
Lissummon GFC celebrating 50 years with new book – and junior title could put icing on cake
Police appeal following death of Portadown motorcyclist David Gilmore
Calls for £100k ‘ring-fenced’ social supermarket cash to be released to help Newry families
Asda Foundation donates £5,000 to Seagoe Youth Group for a kitchen revamp!
Public consultation as Trust set to have highest number of people with dementia
Irish passport office plea as ‘Orangemen that are hardcore loyalists’ apply
Swan attacked by dog at Loughgall Country Park put down after losing wing
Retired Lurgan bricklayer says he owes life to wife and daughters after cancer diagnosis
Family’s delight as bone marrow donor found for Newry teenager Daniel Greer
Camlough community centre given green light by planners
Union in bid to stop closure of Newry print plant and save 46 jobs
Decision to reject bail for suspected Portadown paedophile branded ‘grossly unfair’
What's On...
Friday October 7 - Saturday October 9, 8pm - There are only two more nights remaining to see the Elvis-inspired play, All Shook Up.
Saturday October 8, from 10pm - Basil Sheils have the talented Matthew McManus singing live in the lounge. Why not make an evening of it?
Saturday October 8, 8pm - 'Well, well, well' would you look who's back? Anthony Toner returns to the Market Place Theatre with a revised acoustic collection of his favourite songs.
Tuesday October 11, 8pm - An all-star cast pay homage to the must-see comedy film 'Bridesmaids' in a stage performance of the same name.
Thursday October 13, 8pm - Extraordinary traditional folk singer Cara Dillon graces the stage of the Market Place Theatre with songs from her new album 'Wanderer'.
Property...
Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Barnardos are currently recruiting both a Project Worker and Secretarial Assistant to be based in Armagh. Both roles are permanent and a flexible working pattern will be considered for the right candidate.
Linwoods are seeking to appoint a Brand Marketing Assistant and E-Commerce/IT Officer. Both roles are full time and permanent and offer and early finish on Fridays and flexible working hours.
