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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

9 October 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

8 October 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

2 October 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

30 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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).

26 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

'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.

25 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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

23 September 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

'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

23 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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).

22 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

22 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

21 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

21 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

21 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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).

18 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

16 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

15 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

14 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

12 September 2026
News Letter (Belfast)

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

9 September 2026
Lurgan Mail

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.

9 September 2026

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