'If we have any cold snap at all, it's going to be horrendous'
'If we have any cold snap at all, it's going to be horrendous'
The decision took moments – all councillors in agreement on the importance of what could prove life-saving. It hasn't been like this at Council all too often recently. It's a simple decision but not inconsequential. Last night, a leisure committee on ABC Council agreed to have special signs erected, which will display the telephone number of the Samaritans, in six public parks within the borough.
"Anything we can do at all, particularly now with the winter we're going to have, a very challenging winter that will have a huge impact on people's mental health when we look at the cost-of-living crisis." – Cllr Mark Baxter.
These are tough times; and tougher times ahead. This could make such a difference.
On that note, we've had a flurry of contact from residents in desperate need of help. We are working on a number of stories at the moment and we have told a few of them. Thank you for allowing us to help you – please keep sharing as there have been a few positive outcomes where action has been taken, or at least promised. These are indeed tough times.
Headlines
Pensioner (75) to spend two years in jail for historical child sexual abuse offences
Public artwork in Lurgan to mark Great Famine will cost close to £50,000 to deliver
Portadown site for sale year after approval given for four-storey apartment block
Translink service from Culloville to Newry to be restored
Inquest finds farmer’s death at Clogher Valley mart was preventable
DUP’s Darryn Causby resigns as a councillor to take up new role
Disabled Lurgan woman’s Irish passport debacle turns first foreign holiday dream into ‘nightmare’
Twenty-one jobs at risk as Gilford manufacturer enters administration
Close to 100 new homes planned for Craigavon in multi-million pound housing boost
Frenchman travelling globe without money enjoying some Co Armagh hospitality
Armagh resident says his Housing Executive home is ‘not fit for winter’
Dream come true for Aislinn as she wins social media award for home DIY project
Tributes pour in for one-of-a-kind Portadown ‘legend’ Terence Pentland
Portadown man assaulted friend when he tried to stop him drink-driving
Sinn Féin present plans to partially demolish Newtownhamilton police station
New shop and nine business units given go-ahead in Keady with jobs boost expected
Buona Fortuna: Killylea’s Aaron off to Italy to represent UK in WorldSkills competition
Only six of 56 life-saving defibrillators on Council property available 24/7
Boxing club and youth centre to open in Armagh city after plans approved
Senior GP abused his position for drugs after ‘tsunami of bad luck’
Tributes paid following sad passing of Declan McChesney – ‘a colossus of Newry High Street’
Unite lays blame for repairs backlog at Housing Executive’s door as strike enters ninth week
County Armagh businesses win big at LCN Hospitality Awards
New £2m EuroSpar store and filling station in Gilford approved five years later
Property...
For Sale: 20a Derryvinney Road, Portadown — armaghi.com
Stunning five bedroom detached property with open plan kitchen, living and dining space. The property also boasts a separate workshop with home business potential.
For Sale: 75 The Beeches, Portadown — armaghi.com
A spacious three bedroom semi-detached house situated in Portadown. This modern home features front gardens laid in lawn and fully enclosed garden to rear.
For Sale: 85 Lakelands, Craigavon — armaghi.com
This striking property benefits from its proximity to Craigavon South Lakes, Rushmere Shopping centre and the M1. A beautiful property, with low maintenance gardens.
Jobs...
Ted 4 Parts are currently seeking to appoint a full time Accounts Assistant to join their team based in Castleblayney.
Linwoods Health Foods require a Brand Marketing Assistant and an Ecommerce/IT Officer, both on full time contracts.
Armagh City Hotel are recruiting for a Receptionist and Weekend Duty Manager.
In Pictures
In Pictures: Thousands descend on Portadown as Country Comes to Town — armaghi.com
If the photos above weren't enough to whet your appetite for Country Comes to Town, have a peek at Part II here.
Oh, and there's a Part III here. Vincy went a little snap happy. 150 pics in one article was always going to be too much.
Video
Watch: ‘Maidens of Macha’ – Armagh’s first social netball club — armaghi.com