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Craigavon, Northern Ireland
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Enjoy a warm hot tub, state-of-the-art multi-media sauna and even a cold plunge at the new Eden Spa at Rushmere Shopping Centre
Eden Spa has opened at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, expanding the Eden Beauty business with a hot tub, an infrared sauna and a cold plunge pool. The new facility joins the centre’s existing beauty services…
FOI finds total of 13 reports made to council in regards to Gilford horses’ welfare
A Freedom of Information response shows that Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council received 13 reports about the welfare of horses in Gilford. One horse died near the Old Mill on October 26, while two…
Planners give green light to Waringstown poultry shed for 32,000 hens
Planning authorities have approved an application for a new free-range poultry shed in Waringstown, designed to house 32,000 egg-laying hens. The facility, located at 94 Banbridge Road, will include storage sheds and a…
St Mary's FC 'disappointed' after public criticism from opposition club over Remembrance Day decision
St Mary’s YCFC in Portadown says it is disappointed after Mid Ulster club Seagoe publicly criticised its decision not to join a Remembrance Day minute’s silence. Seagoe and the referee observed the silence before…
Pensioner (73) who pushed his partner causing her to stumble, is given a jail sentence
A 73-year-old man from Lurgan, Gerald Maguire, has been sentenced to jail at Craigavon Magistrates Court for the common assault of his partner. The court heard that Maguire pushed the victim, causing her to stumble…
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Tandragee roadworks scheduled for early December completion
A £490,000 road improvement scheme on the A27 Auglish Road between Tandragee and Poyntzpass is scheduled for completion by early December. The project includes full-width resurfacing, drainage improvements, and verge…
Mid Ulster football club defend 'cross-community' position after anger over Remembrance Day tribute
Seagoe Football Club has defended its cross-community identity after criticism followed its Remembrance Day tribute at a Mid Ulster Football League match on Saturday, November 7. The Portadown side and the referee held…
Craigavon houses approved despite noise concerns
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of five new dwellings on Lake Road in Craigavon. Despite concerns raised by local councillors regarding potential noise levels due to the site's proximity to a…
In pictures: Charity coffee morning at St Peters GAC, Lurgan
The community in Lurgan gathered at St Peters GAC on Saturday for a charity coffee morning. The event, which featured a jewellery and knit sale, raised funds for the Evora Hospice in Newry and the St Peters Silver…
New home care for people in mental health crisis as Trust ramps up efforts to manage Emergency Department and ambulance pressures
The Southern Health Trust is launching a new home treatment crisis service for mental health patients to alleviate pressure on Craigavon Area Hospital's emergency department. The move follows concerns raised by local…
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Portadown Men's Hockey Club's 75th anniversary celebrations in 17 photos
Portadown Men's Hockey Club celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special event at Ma Berry's on Saturday night. The milestone follows the recent opening of the club's new pitch at Edenvilla. Past and present members…
In pictures: Added poignancy as Portadown remembers the fallen
Portadown marked Remembrance Sunday with a solemn parade and service at St Mark’s Church. A striking poppy cascade, created from 10,000 knitted poppies by parishioners, served as a focal point for the commemoration. Led…
Changes To Car Parking In Southern Trust
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has announced changes to car parking charges at Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals. While most parking remains free, fees have been introduced or adjusted for spaces closer to…
Parking charges at Craigavon Hospital rocket by up to 50% for the first hour as Trust also hikes parking charges at Daisy Hill Hospital
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a 50% increase in parking charges for the first hour at Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital, raising the tariff from £1 to £1.50. The Trust stated the…
Young teenage girl (13) is missing for 4 days from Lurgan home sparking PSNI concerns
Police in Northern Ireland are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 13-year-old Bella Harrison, who has been missing from her home in Lurgan for four days. She was last seen on James Street on November 5…
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‘Amazing’ progress for Co Armagh boy unable to speak as pioneering stem cell treatment in States set to continue
The family of 12-year-old Dáire Rooney from Lurgan reports significant progress following pioneering stem cell treatment in Arizona. The therapy, which aims to address autism and global development delay by increasing…
Championship promotion race: Glenavon, Annagh and Newington battle for Premiership spot
The Boyle Sports Championship title race has intensified as Glenavon, Annagh United, and Newington remain locked in a tight competition for promotion to the Premiership. All three clubs are currently matching each…
Portadown vs Ballymena United: Jeffrey slams lack of leaders
Following a recent match, criticism has been directed at the leadership within the Portadown football team. The performance highlighted the significant influence of Gary Thompson on the squad, with observers noting a…
Portadown man told woman ‘f**k off, b**ch’ after reversing into her wall
A Portadown man has appeared in court following an incident where he reversed his vehicle into a woman's wall. The defendant reportedly fled the scene before being located by police, who noted he appeared unsteady and…
Star striker's red card decision 'hard one to take' for Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney
Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney expressed frustration after striker Igor Rutkowski received a red card during a 1-1 Premiership draw against Portadown at Shamrock Park. Rutkowski was sent off in the 23rd minute…
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Glenavon keep heat on leaders Annagh in BOYLE Sports Championship
Glenavon secured a 2-0 victory over Institute at Mourneview Park, keeping pressure on BOYLE Sports Championship leaders Annagh. Peter Maguire and Ryan Waide scored second-half goals to seal the win for Michael…
Co Armagh man caught by PSNI doing 'wheelies' on a motorbike on Garvaghy Road, Portadown, a Craigavon court hears
A 25-year-old man from Co Armagh appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court to face multiple driving charges, including dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. Police reported observing the defendant…
Support for Sinn Féin surges following Drumcree dispute, poll indicates
A new LucidTalk poll for the Belfast Telegraph indicates a significant surge in support for Sinn Féin following the recent Drumcree parading dispute. The party's support rose by six percentage points to 28%, the largest…
Remembrance: From poppy cascades to white crosses
Communities across Northern Ireland are preparing for Remembrance Sunday with various commemorative displays and services. St Mark's Church in Portadown is marking its 200th anniversary with a massive poppy cascade…
Jamie Bryson hints at Stormont election bid in fiercely contested constituency - telling DUP 'all options remain on the table'
Jamie Bryson, a prominent legal advisor and unionist figure, has hinted at a potential bid for an Assembly seat in the Upper Bann constituency. Following a recent poll suggesting he holds significant popularity among…
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Portadown church knits 10,000 poppies into 90ft hanging
St Mark's Parish Church in Portadown has unveiled a 90-foot display featuring 10,000 knitted poppies to mark Remembrance Day. The project, which took a year to complete, involved dozens of volunteers from the church and…
‘We were desperately worried’: David Jeffrey on how football took a back seat after Portadown skipper’s injury
Manager David Jeffrey has spoken about the emotional impact of a serious injury sustained by the Portadown football club captain. Jeffrey described the team's deep concern following the incident, noting how the event…
Portadown: Approval for 'significantly enhanced' hurling club facilities with bus shelter and new access
St. Malachy’s Hurling Club in Portadown has received planning permission for a significant facility expansion. The approved project includes a site extension, a new bus shelter, improved access from Moy Road, and…
Portadown man called 12-year-old boy ‘black b*****d’ and ‘n****r’ before kicking him
A Portadown man has been sentenced for a racially aggravated assault against a 12-year-old boy. The defendant used offensive racial slurs before kicking the child. In a separate incident, the man also assaulted police…