Is Gosford Place getting ready for its long mooted makeover?
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It’s Micheal with you for this ‘edition’. It has been one of those weeks with plenty going on. Aside from trying to formalise some interviews for next week, we have been working on several stories which will surface over the next few days. We have spoken to the developer at Gosford Place this morning to find out what’s going on there – you may have noticed some new hoardings along the Mall. Stay tuned for that.
We have spoken to a young mum who is absolutely at her wits’ end but there’s more to be done on that one.
When it comes to development in Armagh city, our story on the Drumadd retail store plans from earlier this week brought a lot of feedback. Tuesday’s newsletter poll reflected a 69% split between those in favour and the rest (31%) either against, or on the fence. We’re looking forward to revealing more as that development progresses.
Anyway, as always, please do get in touch with any stories – Scott would love a little more on his plate. And thanks to the 150+ new signups this week – it’s really appreciated!
Headlines
😿 Horror as cat appears to have been ‘skinned’ and dumped at roadside in Portadown
🚜 Tractor run to be held in memory of Scarva man who lost battle with cancer this year
🪧 Long-running employment dispute nearing an end at Newry Council
😠 Elderly homeowner conned by false ‘gutter-cleaner’ in Dungannon
🪕 Aonach Mhacha spread festive cheer with return of popular ‘Trad Music Sessions’
👮♀️Banbridge home ransacked mid afternoon in latest borough burglary
🚨 Cross border action against criminals targeting pensioners in south Armagh
📖 Novel idea as ‘BookTok’ craze inspires new all-female book club for Craigavon
🐕🦺 Woman fined after young Jack Russell found by Council staff in very poor condition
💔 Portadown firm pay tribute to fitter who passed away suddenly at 42
🤴 Nurses’ ‘amazing experience’ after meeting King at Buckingham Palace reception
👮♀️ Volkswagen Caddy stolen in Loughgall
🚨 Portadown home burgled less than two weeks after similar incident nearby
🐶 Man accused of cruelty to two dogs while under investigation over another dog’s death
🧑🦽Boater hits out at lack of disabled access for wheelchair users on Co Armagh rivers
🫶 Grimley family stunned by ‘amazing generosity’ for children as appeal approaches £250,000
⚖️ NHS manager who caused death of motorcyclist Matthew Arnold avoids prison
🏦 Bank branches in Lurgan and Newry face axe in new year
🥇 Armagh students retain SRC’s ‘Best in UK’ title at WorldSkills UK competition
Armagh Jobs
🆕 Armagh Timber Products require Pallet Makers
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require a Kitchen Porter
🆕 Mount Charles require a Catering Assistant in Craigavon
🆕 Armagh Rural Transport are recruiting a Manager.
🆕 Armagh City Hotel require Temporary Seasonal Staff and Fitness Instructor.
✅ Re-Gen Waste have several vacancies available.
✅ KonFloor Armagh are recruiting for a Cleaner.
✅ Southern Area Hospice require Medical Officers.
✅ Simon Community require an Accommodation and Community Support Worker.
✅ Mount Charles have several vacancies available.
🛎️ If you have a job and want to advertise it to 40,000 daily users on www.armaghjobs.com and www.armaghi.com, as well as more than 8,000 people on this newsletter and our 100,000 social media followers, get in touch.
Big Sale at ADL Tiles!
ADL Tile & Stone are hosting their biggest ever Warehouse Sale with over 10,000 items from 100s of known brands on sale. Discounts are as big as 80% off, allowing customers to have luxury at an affordable price from Friday 24 November – Friday 1 December. Read more here.
Notice Board
👕 Playr-Fit Warehouse Clearance Sale | At their Newry HQ | Open from the following hours: Friday 5-9pm; Saturday 9am-3pm; and Sunday 9am-3pm. “As the recent tragedy has moved us all, we will be donating every penny from this weekend's sale to the GoFundMe page set up for the Grimley family.”
🚶♀️Charity Fundraiser – Walk for Charis Cancer Care and Breast Cancer UK. Dymphna and Ashling invite you to help raise funds whilst having fun. Join them on Sunday, November 26 to celebrate good health and raise money for Breast Cancer Research and the wonderful Charis Cancer Care. Wear pink and pop on your runners for a lovely autumn walk. Time: 10am start. Location: 5.4mile Towpath walk Starting at the Carnbane entrance in Newry, walking to Jerretspass and back. Event details here.
🍞 Christmas Sale | Mary’s Meals Centre | Dobbin Street, Armagh | Saturday, November 25 | 10am-3pm | All proceeds will pay for school meals for children who are suffering extreme hunger in the poorest countries in the world.
📖 Book Launch | Manic by Mark Brownlee | Abbey Lane Theatre, Armagh, BT61 7DW | Tuesday, November 28 | Read more about Mark’s mental health struggles and how it helped him write his book here.
🎄 Bessbrook Christmas Lights Switch-On | Village Centre | Wednesday, November 29 | Free gifts from Santa on the night. Children's Christmas carols will be performed by local schools, live music stage and much more...
🎤 Christmas Carols at St Mark’s Church, Portadown | Friday, December 1 | 8pm | With Portadown Ladies Choir, Portadown Male Voice Choir and Guest Soloists Aimee Campbell(Soprano) and Eugene O'Hagan (Tenor).
👕 Pre-Loved Market | Hosted by Second Hand Sal | Market House, Main Street, Middletown | Thursday December 7 | 6pm | Clothing, shoes and accessories. Raffles prizes on the night with all proceeds going to Alzheimer's NI.
🎄Armagh City Choir Christmas Concert | St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral | Friday December 8 | 7.30pm | £10 admission, pay at door or tickets available from choir members. The Christmas Festive period is approaching, and Armagh City Choir is preparing for its Annual Christmas Concert. “We may not be Santa’s Little Helpers, but we do our best to help create a festive spirit for Armagh city and surrounding areas.”
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