News
Crime has reached ‘intolerable’ levels in Albert Street
“TROUBLE in Albert Street is becoming intolerable and somebody needs to do something about it pronto.”
Mum threatens to withdraw teenage son from school
A CRAIGAVON mother claims she has been left with no other choice than to take her 15-year-old son out of school.
Call for action to repair potholes
SINN Fein has called for action after being inundated with complaints about the “dreadful state of the roads” in Craigavon.
Ten-strong gang target pair in ‘random attack’
A TEN-strong gang attacked two people in William Street with one man receiving serious injuries.
Aghagallon mum praises MLAs for backing heart surgery campaign
AGHAGALLON woman Mary Gowdy has praised 87 MLAs who have pledge to vote against child heart surgery being removed from Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital.
Craigavon court venue for G8 arrest hearings
CRAIGAVON Court has been designated as a venue for G8 summit-related court appearances, it has been revealed.
Sport
Fighting effort from Victoria just falls short
VICTORIA were drawn to play Millpark in the first round of the Twenty20 Shield, in what turned out to be a captivating tie.
Liverpool fans play at Anfield
A GROUP of Liverpool fans from Moira are looking forward to a dream day in Merseyside on May 28 after winning the chance to play on the famous Anfield pitch.
NI boss at Junior High School
NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O’Neill will be the special guest at an IFA coaching masterclass at Lurgan Junior High School on 13th June.
Armagh can open with win at Cavan
ARMAGH’S senior footballers will enter Breffni Park on Sunday to face former Ulster kingpins Cavan in the provincial opener clinging to the positives gathered from the recent league victory over Galway.
Lifestyle
Buskers near and far invited to fest
BANBRIDGE BuskFest is once again sending the call out to buskers from near and far to take part in the 10th annual busking festival which this year takes place on Saturday, June 22 in Banbridge Town Centre.
Macklemore a unique artist
‘THE Heist’ is the hit debut album by rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, ‘The Heist’ has achieved major success worldwide reaching number one on the album charts in countries such as Germany and America.
New Star Trek film full of surprises
‘STAR Trek Into Darkness’ (or STID) takes place in the alternate universe established in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’.
Last Rush set off on UK tour
LOCAL indie band Last Rush have embarked on their first UK tour. The self-financed tour started in Glasgow on Tuesday night and when the ‘MAIL’ caught up with the band they were due to play Manchester, Liverpool and finish with two dates in London.
Don’t miss Ciaran in the Creative Hub
CIARAN Lavery will play a very special home town gig in the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday, May 24.
Community
Marie Curie event in park
THE annual Marie Curie sponsored ‘Walk in the Park’ will take place in Lurgan Park on Wednesday, May 29 from 6pm.
Tea dance fun for all at St Anthony’s
A CROSS-COMMUNITY over 50s club is kicking off in St Anthony’s Parish Centre with a tea dance on Thursday, May 30 from 8pm to 10.30pm.
Bleary YFC go karting at Gosford Park
BLEARY Young Farmers Club went to Gosford Karting for their last club meeting for the summer on Friday May 3.
Lough project scoops £120K
LOUGH Neagh Partnership has secured a funding package of £119,950 to develop the Lough Neagh and its Waterways Destination.
Celebration event to mark 150 years
AS part of their celebrations for 150 years Lurgan Model are inviting past pupils and staff back to the school on Friday, May 24 from 1.30pm to 3pm.
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Weather for Lurgan
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Cloudy
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