Six weeks of hell ended with one Armagh I story

Story prompts Radius Housing Association into action for Armagh mum and son

Good morning, it’s Micheal with you here. I just wanted to start the week (if you consider Tuesday the start) on a nice positive note. Last week, we had a mother and son come into our office in Armagh. Our reporter Mairead spoke to them about an issue they were having in their home; it turns out they were living with no hot water for six weeks after a pipe burst a week before Christmas. Just think about that…horrendous!

The were at their wits’ end trying to get it sorted with Radius Housing. Thankfully, we were able to highlight the issue publicly and, lo and behold, the issue was being sorted the very next morning.

Thanks to Ian Liggett – a community pastor at Vibe church – who helped the pair when they came to us; he popped his head into the office again on Friday and advised us that, thanks to Armagh I, the issue had been resolved – or the workers were in the house fixing it. All’s well that ends well.

As much as it is a pat on our own back we were – and are – delighted to help. So, at the risk of opening up the floodgates, please do reach out with any issues you may be experiencing and we will do our best to help, or at the very least, point you in the right direction.

On with the headlines…

Swords, firearms, drugs and cash seized during house raids in Portadown

“This group is responsible for bringing firearms and illicit drugs into the country, particularly the greater Craigavon area, putting local people at risk."

Deacon Martin remembered for his joy, humour and devotion to helping others

Newry Council rates jump up 5.99% – more than triple last year’s rise for residents

Man transferred to Royal in Belfast after sustaining injuries ‘prior to collision’ in Newry

Judge rages at Lurgan man for ‘ghastly’ comments made to female police officer

Teenager hospitalised after assault by ‘group of men dressed in dark clothing’ in Portadown

Mum says parents ‘in limbo’ as ongoing cuts ‘put the boot’ in special needs education

Armagh man stole prawn crackers and assaulted staff at Chinese takeaway when payment declined

Huge Newry development will see ‘industrialisation’ of Ring of Gullion, say residents

Craigavon man pulled wife’s hair and punched police officer

Southern Trust set to record a deficit ‘considerable growth in service and staff sickness’

Co Armagh-based Post Office may not re-open after ‘temporary’ closure last month

US man accused of pestering Moy woman sacks lawyer in court and brands ‘whole thing a sham’

Armagh Jobs…

From Wednesday, energy suppliers in Northern Ireland will be able to start providing energy bill support to businesses and both public and voluntary sector organisations that use alternative fuels to heat their buildings.

Armagh City Hotel Fitness and Leisure are now recruiting for Fitness Instructor (Part Time) to join the team.

Konfloor Ltd are a family run flooring contractor based in Armagh who have an office based vacancy for a full time role within the accounts team.

J D Hunter & Co. based in Markethill require a full time Butcher on a competitive hourly rate with no late night working.

Tyrone I…

Look inside: Magnificent Cookstown property on the open market with asking price of £795,000. This exceptional Grade B listed fully renovated and extended period detailed family home sits on an elevated site

Multi-agency meeting held to address community concerns over Coalisland Canal Walk. Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) held a multi-agency meeting to address the community concerns in the Coalisland Canal Walk area.

Speedwell Trust offer free parenting courses to help tackle challenging behaviours. One thing we can perhaps all agree on is that it’s not always easy – and that’s ok. There is support out there and Maryam from Speedwell Trust is calling all parents in the Mid-Ulster area to attend free Behaviour Support sessions in March