G’day folks! Rikki here with you this morning. If you are from County Armagh.. or indeed anywhere in Northern Ireland, you’ll have heard of, if not been to the Tandragee 100, at least once in your life! The blue ribbon event in any motor racing enthusiast’s life has been cancelled!!

It would seem the cost of living is now starting to take grip on the events’ calendar as the North Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club announced that “part due to the untenable increase in premium quoted for insurance as a result of turbulence within the insurance industry” the hugely popular event would not happen in 2023.

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This happened just after Armagh I had spent the evening in Armagh City at the Brooks Armagh International Road Race where we had a great evening chatting to people and drinking tea.. oh and working. Yes, we of course have a video! Check it out here.

We spoke to one lady who was very enthusiastic to “see Armagh I everywhere”, perhaps making reference to our new Barrack Street office. We never get tired hearing this, after all only last week we helped a reader with housing issues, highlighted anti-social behaviour and even crowned 12 winners at our People of the Year Awards, all because of you our loyal readers!

On a parting note – before kicking off with the news – I had cause to use the services of our NHS this week – don’t worry everything’s intact. Following what I can only describe as just about one of the worst 24 hour periods of my life (I’m 38 by the way), I tip my hat to the medical staff in all our hospitals. The job they do is very hard and I witnessed first hand the pressures they work under. It’s very easy to point fingers and complain, the problem is that when everyone does that it creates a very difficult environment which by return leads to breakdowns in services by adding to already very strained circumstances.. I leave you with that thought ….

On with the news..

Teen sexually harassed by boss in Armagh ice-cream parlour awarded £54,000. Read the full story here.

The funeral of a young Craigavon father-of-five, who died suddenly after going missing earlier this week, is to take place on Sunday.

A Portadown man has been fined and disqualified from owning animals for one year after two dogs were found at a property in “extremely poor and filthy conditions.”

The heartbroken owner of a 14-year-old family cat says the person responsible for covering her beloved pet in bleach is just “pure evil”.

A Co Armagh dog trainer and his K9 are flying out to Turkey on Friday to help locate survivors of the devastating earthquake which rocked the country on Monday.

Concerns over relocation of Newtownhamilton Post Office

Co Armagh priest acquitted of voyeurism charge

A County Armagh YMCA group has said that they face cuts of up to 30% by the Education Authority (EA), which will “directly affect” youth provision in the area.

Armagh Jobs

Trinity Support and Care services Ltd is a new and innovative company, providing quality assured, safe and person-centred residential care and outreach support services, to children and adults with Intellectual disabilities, autism and associated mental health needs. The company are currently recruiting for Social Care Workers and Team Leaders.

The Observatory and Planetarium are located within approx. 20 acres of landscaped grounds known as the Armagh Astropark, in close proximity to Armagh City centre. Together Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) deliver internationally recognised research in astronomy and related sciences and vibrant educational and outreach programmes for all ages. They are currently recruiting for an Education Assistant.

As Traynors continue to grow, they have an opening for a Car Parts Sales Advisor at their Armagh branch. The successful candidate will maintain the highest quality standards and customer care when dealing with part queries.

Other roles listed:

Accounts Administration with Konfloor, Armagh

Mobility Sales Consultant with Mobility Direct, Armagh

Optical Receptionist with Focus Opticians, Armagh

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Congratulations to Andrew Shields who won a family pass to Born to be Wild at Armagh’s Market Place Theatre! We hope you enjoy the show!

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A senior youth worker has spoken out about the “broken promises” and “deceitful” rhetoric of the Education Authority during an ongoing issue surrounding the appropriation of next year’s budget.

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Mid Ulster District Council rates increase ‘below inflation’ with 62p per week increase

Speedwell Trust offer free parenting courses to help tackle challenging behaviours

Cross-border project awarded €145,000 to develop tourism and recreation

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Teen sexually harassed by boss in Armagh…