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Kyle Savage, photographed at his farm near Donaghcloney. Photo Pacemaker Press

Ulster Unionists select Kyle Savage as Upper Bann candidate

Barry Finlay

Increasing concern for safety and wellbeing of Barry Finlay

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing person Barbara Konieczna.

Increasing concern by police for welfare of missing Barbara Konieczna

£9 million new concept store in Craigavon will open its doors on Thursday 18th June

New Craigavon Lidl store set to open later this month

missing Gary Dunbar

Urgent appeal to find missing Gary Dunbar who has a neck tattoo 'Corey'

Walking for All

ABC Council steps out for National Walking Month with free organised walks

The new sparkling Pink Lady apple juice

Innovative Pink Lady Juice launched by Craigavon company

Road closed

Families now returned to their homes after suspicious device deemed safe

missing Caitlin Green

Body of a woman found in search for missing Caitlin Green in Lurgan

Michael Hall, founder and managing director of Craigavon’s Kestrel Foods

Awards for Forest Feast products

26 eager future leaders have joined food company Pilgrim’s Europe as part of its award-winning graduate and placement programme.

26 eager future leaders have joined food company Pilgrim’s Europe

NI drinks company rewards drivers with free ‘no alcohol’ beer

Sarah McCabe, Operations Manager at the Dungannon site, shortlisted for the Rising Star Award at this year’s Women in Meat Awards.

Two women from Pilgrim’s Europe have been named as finalists

Bronagh Clarke, Forest Feast’s marketing director, is delighted with the new Caffe Nero business.

Craigavon’s snack trailblazer in exciting business boost in Britain

Store partners at Specsavers Omagh, Donna Harbison and Emma Finn at the Showgrounds Retail Park outlet which recently undergone upgrades as part of the regional investment.

Investment of £3M into stores provides more access to eye and ear care

Farming Life livestock markets

Top price of £4020 paid for a calved third calver at Markethill Mart
The 84 dairy stock at Markethill on Tuesday 16th September sold in the best ever trade.
Darryl Armitage

Farming Life livestock markets

Calved second calver sells to a top price of £3800 at Markethill Mart

Bronagh Clarke, MD at Kestrel Foods in Craigavon which has just announced sales of £20 million in Britain in the past year.

Mid East flavour as Armagh snack pioneer hits sales of £20m in Britain

Michael Hall, the trailblazing managing director of Kestrel Foods in Craigavon.

Boost for three local food innovators in Britain

Farming Life livestock markets

Good quality heavy heifers selling to £2680 at Markethill Mart

United Wines Managing Director Martin McAuley (right) and Sales Administrator Helena Smith (left), alongside Marketing Manager Andrew Hollywood and Digital Marketing Executive Chloe Wright.

United Wines celebrates 40 years of success in Northern Ireland

Farming Life livestock markets

Calved heifers selling to a top of £2900 at Markethill Mart

Beamish sales double as Northern Ireland drinkers tap into new stout favourite

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area is set to captivate visitors in 2025 with a kaleidoscope of events, experiences, and attractions

For the ultimate bucket list for 2025 try Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Police have thanked the farming community for assisting in a search for suspected burglars

Police stopped a Black Audi S4 with the help of the local farming community

Lord Mayor Sarah Duffy visiting a member of the Food Heartland, The Windsor Home Bakery in Banbridge.

Join in Food Heartland free events and connect with your local food community

Farming Life livestock markets

Marts: An exceptionally strong trade in all rings at Markethill Mart for sheep
An entry of 1600 in Markethill on Monday 5th August sold in an exceptionally strong trade in all rings.
Darryl Armitage

Bleary YFC are proud to announce the return of their annual tractor run following a successful event last year. The run will take place on 2nd August 2024 at Portadown Rugby Football Club. The run will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Profits will be split evenly between Macmillan and Bleary YFC, any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. The registration cost per tractor is £15 and registration will start at 7pm. Picture: Bleary YFC

Bleary YFC to hold tractor run on Friday 2nd August

Elaine, Rae, Hillary, and Hanna from Noah's Ark which uses Waringstown LOL 83 hall. Picture: Submitted

ABC communities to benefit from National Lottery funding

If any member of the public has information which would help with the detection, prevention and prosecution of environmental waste crime, report the matter to the NIEA’s incident hotline: Telephone 0800 807 060. (Pic: stock image)

Crossmaglen man convicted at Newry court

The dumped sheep pictured on Thursday morning, 25th April

Dead sheep dumped on grass verge of rural road

Some of Michael's Blonde sired calves.

Blonde bulls and heifers for sale at the Spring Show and Sale

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A second person was taken to hospital

Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon district conducted a number of searches. (Image: PSNI)

Police seize 'large quantity' of drugs

Tayto Cheese and Onion are an iconic Northern Ireland flavour

Do you have what it takes to be a Tayto Castle tour guide?

Lidl in Dungannon. Pic: Lidl

Lidl unveils further expansion plans for NI

Livestock Markets. Picture: Farming Life

Good quality heavy lambs selling from £110 to £120 per head at Markethill Mart

Gareth and Christina Murray with Hannah Kirkpatrick. Picture: Rural Support

Rural Support has picked up a cheque for over £1200

Marcus Murdock pictured at the 2023 Armagh Show with the Beef Interbreed Champion from Lurgan Show.

Food Heartland in a 'class of its own' at Armagh Show

Moy Park's Nompilo Sibanda, Danielle Watkins, David Burrows, Matthew Foster.

Latest Craigavon investment to bring Moy Park closer to Net Zero goal

Carla Lockhart MP.

Vital community transport service must be maintained - Lockhart

Carla Lockhart MP with Trevor Lockhart (CE of Fane Valley).

MP welcomes approval for Fane Valley oat milling facility

Livestock Markets

Firm demand with calved heifers selling to £2800 at Markethill Mart

McDonald’s reaffirms commitment to Northern Ireland supply chain

Saintfield Mart

Bullocks selling to £1690 and fats to £1537 at Saintfield Mart

Claire and John Beckett pictured with Ulster Grassland Society president Harold Johnston discussing the forthcoming UGS autumn meeting to be held at their Donaghcloney farm on Tuesday 18th October 2022

UGS plan autumn farm walk near Donaghcloney

Tannaghmore Rare Breeds Farm ‘closed until further notice’

Molly Bradley at the 175th Armagh County Show.

24 pictures from the 175th Armagh County Agricultural Show

Our country shows are back and that brings a celebration of food!

Environment Minister Edwin Poots visited Magheralin Parish to congratulate them on winning the £100,000 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pollinator Garden Award. He is pictured with Saoirse Williams, St Patrick’s Primary School, Magheralin, Judith Kinnen, Magheralin Parish and Elizabeth McClimond, Maralin Primary School.

Bumblebees and butterflies set to benefit from £100,000 pollinator garden

Adam Henson speaking to guests at today's event near Lurgan.

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Good quality doubles selling to £305 at Markethill

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Best ever trade for store bullocks and heifers at Markethill

From competition gains to charity success – a great year for Bleary

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon with have a positive test result percentage of 13.5%.

Covid NI: How many Covid tests are coming back positive in Northern Ireland?

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