Some positive news on the ABC Council strike action?
Good morning. Whisper it quietly, but there may be some positive news on the horizon regarding industrial action across the ABC Borough which has been ongoing for the last five months weeks. We'll leave that one there for now but stay tuned...
On another note, I had one of the strangest phone calls in 10 years covering the news with Armagh I...possibly ever as a "professional". In was in response to our coverage of the Mark Dunlop story earlier this week. He was sentenced to nine years behind bars and handed an extended three year sentence as he was deemed such a danger to society. To the anonymous caller – this was one of the most important stories we have covered in our 10 years and no amount of abuse will change that. It is in the public's interest and it's such an important story. Hopefully this poor woman's story will give others the courage to speak up. And we will certainly not be silenced by anonymous callers demanding its removal.
On a lighter note...ten years and still going, despite installing that office phone last year! Who's bright idea was that, lol. To celebrate those 10 years, we're giving away £1,000 in local vouchers. Enter here to be in with a chance of winning.
Amateur photographer Alistair casts fresh light on everyday life — armaghi.com
Headlines
Opening of new Craigavon Primark store imminent as scores of jobs now advertised — armaghi.com
Armagh mother’s despair as rubbish piled 7ft high yards from daughter’s playgroup
‘Pure badness’: Portadown MUGA closed after vandals set fire to playing surface
New state-of-the-art play park plans will be huge boost for tiny Co Armagh village
€60m Narrow Water bridge attracts international attention
Delight for Culloville residents as measures to be put in place to slow down speeding drivers
Shock at sudden passing of ‘young, caring and passionate’ Newtownhamilton man
Co Armagh school praised for prompt actions in evacuating premises after chemical spill
‘Hilltoppers’ reunion to pay tribute to 80s/90s Armagh nightlife
ABC Council putting plans in place to assist community over winter as cost of living crisis deepens
Ten weeks of disruption as drainage works commence on main Armagh Road at Loughgilly
Teenager who stole £50 of baby clothes from Tesco handed one month prison sentence
Glenavon’s 13-year-old record breaker becomes youngest ever in UK to make first-team debut
Littered streets, lack of rail and link roads and soaring bills but there’s hope for Armagh traders
5 minutes with...
5 minutes with... Melissa Wright of Photography by Melissa NI — armaghjobs.com
Property
Next Move Property Sales are delighted to introduce onto the market a highly attractive Townhouse located only a short distance from Tandragee town centre. Cornmarket Square is a new development of Townhouses which are not only spacious but are immaculately decorated to a very high standard throughout.
Other properties just added by Next Move Property Sales include 29 The Fairways, Portadown, 23 Laurel Drive, Laurelvale, 16 The Slopes, Rathfriland, and 18 Brookvale Crescent, Portadown.
Joyce Clarke in Portadown recently added 13 Bowens Mews, Lurgan which is a truly exceptional detached family home set upon a corner plot within a quiet cul de sac. This attractive property is filled with natural light, making this a warm and welcoming family home.
Don't miss out on 106 Breagh Hill, Portadown and 92 Murray Wood, Waringstown
What's on
Portadown’s popular Country Comes to Town event agrees new October date. Thousands of people descend on the Co. Armagh town for the annual showcase which is now agreed for Saturday, October 8.
The most famous bagpipe band on the planet are here in Armagh rocking the renowned Basil Sheils venue in Tassagh for one night only!
Other events:
Market Place Theatre: Settling our troubles over Tea In A China Cup. Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre Presents ‘Tea In A China Cup’ in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh.
Yes, it's only around the corner... Christmas! Following on from last year’s success, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is once again planning an out of this world experience for families across Northern Ireland as it launches this year’s Mission Santa event.
