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DNA evidence on coat
THE DNA of a Lurgan man accused of killing a police officer was uncovered on a coat in the boot of what officers believe was the getaway car, a judge heard on Monday.
Murder victim’s funeral held in town
THE funeral of murder victim Andrew Lorimer was due to be held yesterday (Wednesday) as the ‘MAIL’ went to press.
Rehab centre to ‘enhance village’
THE proposed rehabilitation centre in Waringstown would be the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Resurfacing in village
ROADS Service has been accused of doing the same job twice with the recent upgrade to the main road through Waringstown.
Closure leads to fury
FRUSTRATED Derrymacash residents have hit out after a main road into the village was closed without warning.
RATE RISE ‘ONE OF THE LOWEST’
CRAIGAVON councillors agreed to strike a rate increase of 1.99% on Monday night.
Car damaged in arson incident
POLICE in Craigavon are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Tullygally Road area.
Principal orders flag to be removed
LURGAN College’s victory in the semi-final of the School’s Cup was marred by a disagreement over a flag.
More parking for Shankill
FIVE new parking spaces are to be provided at Oakfield Terrace in Shankill.
Rail crossing issue under the spotlight
MEMBERS of Stormont’s regional development committee are to visit Lurgan to investigate issues surrounding the train station.
Residents’ concerns over rehab centre
WARINGSTOWN residents are up in arms about a proposed rehabilitation centre for the village.
Slimming group to launch at LRC
LOCAL slimmers at Lurgan Rugby Club are on a mission to help people in their community to lose weight after a new survey found that 77 per cent of people think that obesity is ‘a national crisis’ and 79 per cent want to slim down themselves.
300 litres of oil stolen from tank
NEARLY 300 litres of oil has been stolen from a tank at a house in Castle Lane Mews.
Charity gets major boost
UNITED Christian Aid have thanked all those who donated to the their street collection in the town centre on Christmas Eve.
Mission Hope is launched
THIS week 15 churches from the Lurgan area officially launched an exciting mission that will take place from Sunday, May 13-20 at Mourneview Park, the home of Glenavon Football Club.
Police warning on cycle safety
THE Neighbourhood Policing Team in Lurgan are reminding cyclists to take proper precautions and ensure that they are meeting the legal requirements when they are out and about on their bikes.
£410,000 scheme for hospital estate
A HOUSING Executive scheme to carry out external maintenance works to 192 homes and 15 garages in the Hospital Estate in the town is under way at a cost of £410,000.
Drug abuse awareness
NEIGHBOURHOOD Police in Craigavon are raising awareness of drug abuse and mental health issues after they secured funding from the Assets Recovery Incentivisation Scheme.
1 commentFormer Clan na Gael man knocked down
A WELL-KNOWN former Clan na Gael footballer is recovering in hospital after being knocked down by a car in William Street.
Detectives given more time to question men in Andrew Lorimer murder investigation
DETECTIVES from PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Andrew Lorimer at Portlec Place in Lurgan have, on Thuesday morning (February 9) at Lisburn Magistrates Court, been granted a further 36 hours to detain and question three men aged 18, 20 and 21.
Burglary charge in Andrew Lorimer murder investigation
DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Andrew Lorimer at Portlec Place in Lurgan have charged man with Burglary.
Andrew was a ‘quiet gentleman’ say friends
TRIBUTES have been paid to the ‘quiet gentleman’ who was murdered in Lurgan at the weekend.
Arrests follow murder
A MURDER investigation is continuing after the body of Andrew Lorimer was discovered in his Portlec Place home on Sunday.
Friends pay tribute to Andy Lorimer
THE following tributes to Andy Lorimer were placed on our Facebook page on Tuesday.
New partnerships need members
THE Northern Ireland Policing Board has started the process to appoint 237 Independent Members to the new Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs) across the 26 Council areas.
GPs meet minister on health plans
HEALTH Minister Edwin Poots met with GPs from the High Street and Moore’s Lane surgeries last week to discuss innovative plans for the Lurgan area.
Man arrested as murder investigation launched
A MURDER investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a flat in Portlec Place.
Dramatic car chase
LURGAN was the scene of a dramatic high-speed chase early on Monday evening after two thieves made off with a stolen car.
Shortlisted for ad campaign
A LURGAN school has been shortlisted to lead a nationwide campaign to stamp out texting while driving.
GPs meet minister on health plans
HEALTH Minister Edwin Poots met with GPs from the High Street and Moore’s Lane surgeries last week to discuss innovative plans for the Lurgan area.
Police attacked in Lurgan’s Kilwilke estate as they answer call for help
A POLICE officer was seriously injured after responding to a call for assistance from a member of the public in the Kilwilke area of Lurgan during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Entrepreneurs event at CIDO
POTENTIAL entrepreneurs thinking of setting up their own businesses and existing business owners who want to grow their business were invited to meet business experts at a free event held by CIDO on Friday,
Burglary spree
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a number of burglaries in the Dromore and Lurgan areas on the morning of Thursday, January 26 - and a possible link is being investigated.
Local school pilots Irish language app
A LOCAL primary school is among the first to pilot a new language application in a bid to get pupils speaking Irish.
Warning after burglary
POLICE in Craigavon are reminding householders to take steps to protect their property following an attempted creeper burglary in the Larkfield Meadows area.
Playgroup left fighting for survival in funding crisis
DERRYTRASNA playgroup is fighting for survival.
Cars damaged in hit and run incidents
A DANGEROUS driver is understood to have caused damage to three vehicles in Mourneview resulting in one girl being taken to hospital.
Fire at disused shop in town
FOUR pumping appliances and a Command Support Unit attended a fire in a disused shop in Castle Lane on Sunday afternoon.
Communities in the dark about peace project
A NEW peace building programme has been earmarked for Lurgan, but it appears the communities where it is to be implemented have been left in the dark about the project.
Flag will fly for Jubilee
THE Union flag will fly for four days in Craigavon this June to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen’s reign.
Police ask for views on station closures
THE PSNI are seeking the views of people on proposals to close four police stations - including Brownlow.
Library opening hours extended
LURGAN library’s opening hours are to be extended, following a campaign championed by the ‘MAIL’ and library users.
Witness appeal after accident
A TEENAGE pedestrian was injured after a traffic collision in Magheralin last week.
Police warning on ‘too good to be true’ offers
POLICE in the local area are warning residents not to be taken in by offers which appear too good to be true.
Prisoner refused parole to attend father’s funeral
REPUBLICAN inmates in Maghaberry Prison held a 24-hour fast earlier this week after a Lurgan man was refused compassionate release to attend his father’s funeral.
Large police presence
THERE was a large police presence in Craigavon on Tuesday morning, though police have no record of anything untoward in the area.
Planning delay is costing jobs
A PLANNING delay at the Ozanam Centre is costing the area jobs and vital services, it’s been claimed.
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Weather for Lurgan
Wednesday 22 February 2012
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