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Lurgan woman found dead in bath claimed partner threatened to kill her, inquest hears

A woman who was found dead in a bath had previously told a family member her partner had threatened to kill her, had subjected her to regular beatings, and had scalded her with boiling water, an inque

Lurgan Mail·1d ago
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Inquest into death of Laura Marshall in Lurgan hears PSNI officer said the scene had ‘the hallmarks of a domestic murder’

An inquest has heard of the moment the bruised body of a dental nurse was found partially submerged in water in the bath of her Co Armagh home.

Lurgan Mail·2d ago
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NUJ demands new investigation into the murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan on 25th anniversary of his killing in Lurgan

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an investigation into the failure of the PSNI to bring those who murdered Lurgan journalist Martin O’Hagan to justice.

Lurgan Mail·2 Oct
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Lurgan man (25) is alleged to have been 'carrying imitation firearm' in area of retail park

A man is alleged to have had with him, an imitation firearm, at, according to the charge, the area of The Junction retail park in Antrim town.

Lurgan Mail·30 Sept
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Rail line reopens following earlier security alert at Lurgan

Translink is advising passengers the rail line has reopened after a security alert at Lurgan earlier on Saturday (September 26).

Lurgan Mail·26 Sept
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'Deep concern' at plans to slash 55 jobs at Smurfit Westrock as union says workers fear for future of the Lurgan plant

Workers at Smurfit Westrock fear the proposal to slash one third of the workforce in Lurgan is the first step in closing the plant, a union has claimed.

Lurgan Mail·25 Sept
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Lurgan: Dual campus units proposed for Ceara Special School

Prefabricated buildings are to be erected on former playing pitches associated with the former St. Ronan’s College site at 69-87 Edward Street, Lurgan, to provide post-primary dual campus accommodatio

Lurgan Mail·23 Sept
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'It is an exciting time to be part of the sector': Northern Ireland IT firm appoints Lurgan woman as new head of customer engagement

Mairead Coulter joins Wellington IT after 28 years with Ulster Bank as the company targets further growth across the credit union sector

News Letter (Belfast)·23 Sept
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Co Down road reopens after firefighters respond to 'hazardous incident involving gas'

A Co Down road has now reopened after firefighters from Lurgan and Lisburn dealt with a “hazardous incident involving gas” on Tuesday afternoon (September 22).

Lurgan Mail·22 Sept
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Michael McKeown: Tributes to a Lurgan native and 'visionary trailblazing' entrepreneur who set up CRASH services in Newry

Lurgan native Mr Michael McKeown is hailed as a highly respected and trailblazing entrepreneur as well as a family man at his packed funeral in Newry Cathedral.

Lurgan Mail·22 Sept
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Smurfit Westrock in Lurgan is slashing one third of its workforce with 55 redundancies planned

Smurfit Westrock in Lurgan is slashing a third of its workforce with 55 redundancies planned.

Lurgan Mail·21 Sept
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NUJ calls for an independent investigation into the murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan in Lurgan as 25th anniversary approaches

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an independent investigation into the murder Lurgan journalist Martin O'Hagan as the 25th anniversary of his death approaches.

Lurgan Mail·21 Sept
News

Connor Murray: PSNI and family concerned for the welfare of missing Lurgan man

Police are concerned for the welfare of a young Co Armagh man who has been missing since the weekend.

Lurgan Mail·21 Sept
News

In pictures: First citizen hosts charity coffee morning in Lurgan

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Mary O’ Dowd, hosted a charity coffee morning on Friday (September 18).

Lurgan Mail·18 Sept
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Aircraft despatcher spotted drinking half a bottle of wine before driving off from a Moira supermarket, Craigavon court hears

A man was spotted drinking ‘half a bottle of wine’ before getting into his car and driving off towards Lurgan, Craigavon court hears.

Lurgan Mail·16 Sept
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Fears growing amid reports fireworks thrown at moving traffic in Craigavon and near children in a play park in Lurgan

Fears are growing that someone may be seriously injured after reports of youths throwing fireworks at oncoming traffic in Craigavon while others are letting off fireworks near children in a play park.

Lurgan Mail·15 Sept
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Have your say on new designs for Lurgan community facilities

Members of the public are being encouraged to view and provide feedback on new design concepts for the redevelopment of Mourneview and North Lurgan Community Centres.

Lurgan Mail·14 Sept
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15 of the best photos from Culture in the Park in Lurgan

Lurgan Park was filled with colour and spectacle on Saturday for the main event of this year’s Culture in the Park celebrations.

Lurgan Mail·12 Sept
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Four spacious dwellings approved as part of larger Lurgan development

A year on from being granted planning permission for two dwellings to the rear and south of College Walk, Lurgan, a Craigavon applicant has been given the go-ahead for the erection of four new houses

News Letter (Belfast)·9 Sept
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Co Armagh man appears in court charged with animal cruelty after dogs found dead in crates

Co Armagh man, accused of animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead in crates at a Lurgan house, is barred from keeping animals as part of his bail conditions.

Lurgan Mail·9 Sept
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Lurgan native James McEnery is the newest reporter on the Irish language young people's news programme Nuacht Cúla4

Lurgan native James McEnery is the newest reporter on the Irish language news programme Nuacht Cúla4.

Lurgan Mail·8 Sept
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Northern Ireland motorcycling legend Philip McCallen pays tribute to brother Ronnie, who 'helped me immensely'

Motorcycling racing legend Philip McCallen has paid tribute to his brother Ronnie after his death, saying he supported him "immensely" throughout his career and helped him build up his motorcycle busi

News Letter (Belfast)·7 Sept
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Man accused of attempting to murder another man in Lurgan appears before Lisburn court

A man has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder a man in Lurgan at the weekend.

Lurgan Mail·7 Sept
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Man seriously injured following stabbing incident in Lurgan

A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a stabbing incident in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·6 Sept
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Planning approval for 10 new houses in Lurgan

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of 10 dwellings in Lurgan, the development having previously been approved with a different layout.

Lurgan Mail·6 Sept
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Man accused of possessing a crossbow with intent to commit GBH is barred from Lurgan, a Craigavon judge rules

A Co Armagh man has been charged with possessing a crossbow with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.

Lurgan Mail·4 Sept
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Archdeacon Mark Harvey from Lurgan treks to every deanery in Down and Dromore to restore his church to centre of community

A Lurgan man has walked 130 miles across north Down and Belfast as part of his ongoing battle to rescue his church from dry rot and return it to the centre of community life.

Lurgan Mail·4 Sept
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Gilford man to appeal jail term for stealing 'spree' across filling stations and shops over Northern Ireland including Portadown, Lurgan and Dungannon

A Co Down man is to appeal a jail term after he was sentenced for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of groceries and fuel.

Lurgan Mail·4 Sept
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Apartments plan approved for former Lurgan bank building

Planning permission has been granted for extensive internal alterations to a property at 21 Market Street, Lurgan, to provide five self-contained apartments over three floors.

Lurgan Mail·4 Sept
News

21 photos of highly successful 5-a-side football tournament and fun day organised by Lurgan Against Racism

“Lurgan people are decent people who want to live in an inclusive community,” spectators were told at the well attended Lurgan Against Racism 5-a-side football tournament.

Lurgan Mail·3 Sept
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Archdeacon Mark Harvey from Lurgan treks to every deanery in Down and Dromore restore his church to centre of community

A Lurgan man has walked 130 miles across north Down and Belfast as part of his ongoing battle to rescue his church from dry rot and return it to the centre of community life.

News Letter (Belfast)·2 Sept
News

Lurgan man who recorded PSNI officers’ cars at police station is jailed

A Co Armagh man who recorded details of the vehicles of PSNI officers inside a police station has been jailed for terrorism-related offences

Lurgan Mail·2 Sept
News

Young people in Craigavon applauded for overcoming adversity and building vital skills for employment at special event in Lurgan

Young people who took part in a special project to help them overcome their personal challenges and build vital skills for employment have been praised at a special event in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·1 Sept
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Lurgan Blues' fans kicking off about a leap in ticket prices for away game against the Wee Reds in Portadown

Glenavon FC fans are kicking off about a leap in ticket prices for their away game against the Wee Reds in Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·1 Sept
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Seven months in prison for Lurgan woman who assaulted police, stole from a shop, and failed to pay for a taxi

A Lurgan woman has been sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to a number of charges, including assault on police and theft.

Lurgan Mail·30 Aug
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Prison sentence for man who threw stones at police from Lurgan train track after being reported missing

A Lurgan man who was charged with assaulting police after he was reported as a missing person has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

Lurgan Mail·28 Aug
News

St Peter’s GAC garden keeps on growing with help from Sporting Nature programme

St Peter’s GAC in Lurgan is benefitting from an environmentally-friendly initiative to continue the development of part of its grounds into a vibrant, shared space, garden area.

Lurgan Mail·28 Aug
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon councillors say they are shocked by Lurgan dog cruelty case

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillors have said they are shocked by the recent deaths of two dogs in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·27 Aug
Planning

Amendment to boundary treatments at plots 27, 32-34 to revise approved privacy walls to 1.8m solid boarded privacy fe...

Amendment to boundary treatments at plots 27, 32-34 to revise approved privacy walls to 1.8m solid boarded privacy fence with hedging planted to roadside

Craigavon Council Planning·27 Aug
Planning

Erection of Bay window to the front elevation. Demolition of rear Sunroom extension to allow for new Sunroom and exte...

Erection of Bay window to the front elevation. Demolition of rear Sunroom extension to allow for new Sunroom and extension to existing kitchen and bedroom.

Craigavon Council Planning·26 Aug
Planning

Discharge of Condition No.4 of LA08/2026/0498/F which reads: Within three 3 calendar months of the date of this decis...

Discharge of Condition No.4 of LA08/2026/0498/F which reads: Within three 3 calendar months of the date of this decision, the developer shall submit to the Council for its written approval a landscapi

Craigavon Council Planning·26 Aug
Planning

Erection of a rear single storey bedroom /shower room extension to dwelling

Erection of a rear single storey bedroom /shower room extension to dwelling

Craigavon Council Planning·25 Aug
Planning

Change of use from vacated dental surgery (Use Class D1) to 6no. self service short term stay apartments (Use Class C...

Change of use from vacated dental surgery (Use Class D1) to 6no. self service short term stay apartments (Use Class C2), with 2nd floor extension, and alteration and refurbishment to entire building.

Craigavon Council Planning·25 Aug
News

Lurgan dog deaths: PSNI warns 'social media comments may jeopardise court case'

Police have warned the public not to speculate on social media about the distressing death of two dogs in Lurgan which came to light last week.

Lurgan Mail·24 Aug
Council

Public outrage over death of two dogs in Lurgan leads to PSNI statement

Public outrage over death of two dogs in Lurgan leads to PSNI statement  Belfast Live

Belfast Live·24 Aug
Council

Multi-agency meeting to discuss Lurgan dog deaths takes place as PSNI warns against social media speculation

Multi-agency meeting to discuss Lurgan dog deaths takes place as PSNI warns against social media speculation  Belfast Telegraph

Belfast Telegraph·24 Aug
News

‘It has been unbearable’: Bogus TikTok account sparks online backlash against Lurgan store

‘It has been unbearable’: Bogus TikTok account sparks online backlash against Lurgan store

Belfast Telegraph·24 Aug
News

Lurgan dog deaths anger: Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council issues fresh statement

Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council has issued a fresh statement, as anger perists over the death of two pet dogs at a house in Lurgan.

News Letter (Belfast)·21 Aug
News

Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Borough Council refuses to answer three questions about two pet dogs which died at Lurgan house

Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Borough Council has declined to answer any questions in the midst of a major row over two dead dogs found at a home in Lurgan.

News Letter (Belfast)·21 Aug