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This Week in Lurgan

Lurgan and Craigavon this week presents a mixed emotional landscape, with significant positive developments alongside sobering news. On the brighter side, there's considerable praise and recognition f

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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·2d ago
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‘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·3d ago
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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)·5d ago
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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)·5d ago
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Lurgan dogs death anger: PSNI and property management company Arbour Housing respond

Elected representatives are pressing authorties for answers after two pet dogs were found dead at a house in Lurgan.

News Letter (Belfast)·6d ago
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Irish League club chairman stepping back due to 'recent deterioration in my health'

Dr Stephen Best has confirmed he is stepping back from his role as Glenavon chairman due to “a recent deterioration in my health” – with the Lurgan Blues appointing their long-serving club stalwart as

News Letter (Belfast)·6d ago
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Emergency meeting of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council called after reports 2 dogs found dead in a property in Lurgan

A Co Armagh housing association has responded to criticism after two dogs were found dead at a residence they rent in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·6d ago
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Lurgan man (25) is charged with 'carrying imitation firearm' in area of retail park

A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with carrying an imitation firearm at, according to the charge, the area of The Junction retail park, Antrim.

Lurgan Mail·19 Aug
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Work is due to start on the railway line at Lurgan with Translink saying it will keep disruption to traffic and passengers to a minimum

Translink is to begin work on the railway lines in Lurgan soon with some disruption expected as the schools return.

Lurgan Mail·18 Aug
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SWC apprenticeship leads to Lurgan student's Dentistry degree offer

South West College (SWC) apprentice Eimear Greene, from Lurgan, who missed out on a university place after completing her A-levels is now preparing to study Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast aft

Lurgan Mail·18 Aug
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Lurgan author Jamie Guiney weaves the spirit of his native town through debut novel 'The Lightning'

With plenty of nods to his Lurgan roots, author Jamie Guiney reveals what inspired him to write his debut novel ‘The Lightning’.

Lurgan Mail·18 Aug
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29 of the best pictures as Lurgan Pride fills the town with colour

Lurgan was filled with colour on Saturday as crowds gathered for the annual Pride celebrations.

Lurgan Mail·16 Aug
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Lurgan Pride: PSNI warns of traffic disruption ahead of annual parade

Police in Lurgan are warning of traffic disruption in the town today (Saturday) due to this year’s Pride parade.

Lurgan Mail·15 Aug
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Man injured after he was reportedly beaten with a golf club in Lurgan, says PSNI - one man arrested

A man suffered significant injuries after reportedly being beaten by the golf club in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·13 Aug
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In pictures: Lurgan College pupils congratulated on ‘brilliant’ A Level results

There was a great deal of pride as well as a few tears of joy at Lurgan College on Thursday morning as pupils celebrated another fine set of A Level results.

Lurgan Mail·13 Aug
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Lurgan's Oisin McKerr gears up for ‘Skills Olympics’ showdown in Shanghai

Oisin McKerr (22) from Lurgan is set to compete on the international stage of the ‘Skills Olympics’ next month.

Lurgan Mail·10 Aug
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WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: 'It's a really, really, really good away performance' - Ards boss John Bailie celebrates road win over 'probably the league favourites'

Glenavon’s introduction to Championship football after a drop last season off the top table served another blow as Ards left Lurgan with three points and a strong 3-1 success.

News Letter (Belfast)·8 Aug
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IRISH LEAGUE FULL-TIME VERDICT: Everything you need to know from Glenavon 1 Ards 3

Glenavon’s introduction to life in the second-tier Championship proved a quick lesson that the the tag of title favourites after relegation counts for little as Ards left Lurgan with an assured 3-1 su

News Letter (Belfast)·8 Aug
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Road ban for Co Down R driver caught speeding on the M1 near Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

"An R driver doing 95 on the motorway is simply unacceptable,” a Craigavon judge told a Co Down motorist.

Lurgan Mail·7 Aug
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Ronan King: "He carried a gentleness, a strength that wrapped around his family like the warmest of hugs" his funeral in Lurgan hears

“At 24, he carried a gentleness, a strength that wrapped around his family like the warmest of hugs,” said Ronan King’s aunt at a packed funeral in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·7 Aug
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Witnesses reported a suspected drink driver at 11am in Lurgan, court hears as woman is given suspended jail term for headbutting police officer in Portadown

A Co Armagh woman headbutted a female PSNI officer after she was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and crashing into an Audi.

Lurgan Mail·6 Aug
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Planning permission sought for modular classrooms at Craigavon Senior High School

Plans have been lodged for the erection of three modular classrooms at the back of Craigavon Senior High School, Lurgan Road, Portadown.

Lurgan Mail·6 Aug
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Lurgan Celtic Club is 'definitely not closing' but is actively looking for a new home as its premises go up for sale

Glasgow Celtic Supporters Club Lurgan is clear that it is not closing up however the club is seeking a new home as it puts its premises up for sale.

Lurgan Mail·4 Aug
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Ronan King: As tributes flood in for Lurgan native who died in Donegal crash, a special Mass is to be held for his girlfriend Lucy Robb who was badly injured

As tributes flood social media to Lurgan man Ronan King after his tragic death in a Co Donegal car crash, a special Mass is to be held for his girlfriend Lucy Robb who was badly injured.

Lurgan Mail·4 Aug
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Countdown begins to this year's vibrant and colourful Lurgan Pride with a jam-packed day of fun and activities

The countdown begins to this year’s Lurgan Pride which promises to be a fun and inclusive event and even bigger than last year’s.

Lurgan Mail·4 Aug
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Mother of young woman found dead in hedge vows to ‘keep fighting for answers’ with memorial walk planned

Body of Caitlin Green (24) was discovered in Princess Street area of Lurgan a week after she went missing

Belfast Telegraph·4 Aug
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Three arrests and 23 vehicles seized in two-day crackdown on illegal use of e-scooters and scramblers in Lurgan and Craigavon areas

Police seized over 20 vehicles during two days of targeted action against the illegal and anti-social use of scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in the Lurgan and Craigavon areas.

Lurgan Mail·2 Aug
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One man rushed to hospital after 2-vehicle road traffic collision in Lurgan

A man was taken to hospital after a road traffic crash in Lurgan as the PSNI make an appeal for information.

Lurgan Mail·31 Jul
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Man (30) arrested in relation to incident involving motorcycles travelling at 'dangerous speeds' across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a police pursuit of motorcycles travelling at “dangerous speeds” across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown at the weekend.

Lurgan Mail·30 Jul
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Man arrested after weekend chase of several motorbikes at 'dangerous speeds'

A man has been arrested after police chased multiple motorbikes travelling at what were described as “dangerous speeds” across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown.

News Letter (Belfast)·30 Jul
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Defendant 'dug his nails' into a PSNI officer's hands as he was being arrested in Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

A man who “dug his nails” into the hands of a PSNI officer who was trying to arrest him has been given a suspended jail term.

Lurgan Mail·30 Jul
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Martin O'Hagan: 'No more excuses' for not publishing Ombudsman report into how the PSNI investigated the journalist's murder in Lurgan

As we approach the 25th anniversary of journalist Martin O’Hagan’s murder, his family say there should be ‘no more excuses’ for not publishing a report into the police investigation.

Lurgan Mail·30 Jul
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Irish League assistant manager scores in pre-season win while ex-Linfield star hailed as 'remarkable'

Glenavon assistant manager Andrew Doyle has been hailed as “Mr Reliable” after rolling back the years to score for the Lurgan Blues in Saturday’s 6-1 pre-season win over Crumlin United – and could yet

News Letter (Belfast)·26 Jul
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Stinger device used during police pursuit of motorcycle convoy speeding across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown

A stinger device was deployed during a police pursuit of a convoy of motorcycles travelling at “speed” across Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown in the early hours of Saturday (July 25).

Lurgan Mail·25 Jul
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Co Armagh man handed over 55 pregabalin tablets to police when he was stopped in Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

A Co Armagh man, accused of possessing drugs, has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Lurgan Mail·25 Jul
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Co Armagh woman (69), spotted driving 'all over the road' in Lurgan, had taken her medication on an empty stomach, Craigavon court hears

A Co Armagh woman, who was spotted driving “all over the road” had taken her medication on an empty stomach, her lawyer said.

Lurgan Mail·25 Jul
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Wind turbines plan for Lurgan Hospital roof

Planning permission is being sought for the erection of four vertical axis wind turbines to an existing flat roof at Lurgan Hospital.

Lurgan Mail·22 Jul
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Free pre-loved uniforms for Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon schools

A popular scheme which offers free school uniforms to families in the Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon areas is hosting its annual ‘shop’ this weekend.

Lurgan Mail·21 Jul
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Lurgan dancer lands prized training place as part of Belfast International Ballet Festival

A young ballerina from Lurgan has been given the opportunity of professional training from some of the world’s top dancers and teachers.

Lurgan Mail·20 Jul
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Plans lodged for new apartments in Lurgan that would 'transform' vacant plot into 'attractive place to live'

A planning application has been lodged for the construction of 12 apartments in Lurgan, with access from Wellington Street.

News Letter (Belfast)·19 Jul
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Plan for bookmakers premises in Lurgan still on the table

A consultation exercise is currently underway as part of planning proceedings for a change of use from shop premises to a bookmakers at 12 William Street, Lurgan.

News Letter (Belfast)·19 Jul
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Plans submitted for modular classroom at St Francis’ Primary School in Lurgan

A planning application has been lodged for the erection of a stand-alone modular classroom building at St Francis’ Primary School in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·19 Jul
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Portadown man with 'terrible record' stole drink from Spar store in Lurgan, Craigavon court hears

A Portadown man has been sentenced to three months in prison after stealing drink cans from McBride’s Spar in Lurgan.

Lurgan Mail·17 Jul
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Consultation with statutory bodies over plans for new Lurgan townhouses

A planning application for the erection of four townhouses close to 32 Allenhill Park, Lurgan, is at an early stage, with a number of statutory bodies being consulted on the proposals.

Lurgan Mail·16 Jul
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Adam Mroz: Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over the whereabouts of man (41) missing from the Lurgan area

Police say they are growing increasingly concerned over the whereabouts of a man who is missing from the Lurgan area.

Lurgan Mail·15 Jul
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In pictures: Lurgan Royal Black Institution members enjoy annual parade in glorious sunshine

Royal Black Institution members from Lurgan took part in their traditional parade in Bangor on Tuesday.

Lurgan Mail·14 Jul
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Co Armagh businessman charged with attempted murder has bail varied so he can return home to manage his Lurgan firm

A Co Armagh businessman who is charged with attempted murder has had his bail conditions varied to permit him to return home to manage his firm.

Lurgan Mail·14 Jul
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20 of the best pictures as Lurgan District lodges take part in annual Twelfth celebrations

The sun was out early on Monday morning as members of Lurgan District LOL No.6 paraded through the town centre.

Lurgan Mail·13 Jul
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Co Armagh man, who failed to give way to police at a Lurgan roundabout, told officers he wasn't concentrating as he was saying the Rosary

A Co Armagh man, who didn’t give way to police at a Lurgan roundabout, told officers he wasn’t concentrating as he was saying the Rosary.

Lurgan Mail·13 Jul
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Arrest warrant issued for man whose presence in a Co Armagh car was described as 'extremely suspicious' by police

A Craigavon judge issued an arrest warrant for a man whose presence in a Lurgan car park was described as ‘extremely suspicious’.

Lurgan Mail·9 Jul