£8M FUNDS FOR TOWNS
THERE was good news for Dungannon, Cookstown and Magherafelt after Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, announced funding of £4.5million towards planned Public Realm works of £8million in the...
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Street Is The Stage In New Dungannon Battle Of The Buskers
The street is the stage in Dungannon next month (15th August) when the town stages its first ever ‘Battle of the Buskers’. Musicians, singers, bands and solo artists are being invited to showcase...
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THE KNIGHTS Takes Dungannon’s Busking Title
THE KNIGHTS from Dungannon took the top prize and ‘Best Busker’ title at Saturday’s ‘Battle of the Buskers’ in Dungannon. They were among twenty buskers who made the streets their stage on Saturday...
View ArticleDungannon Steps out in Style with ‘Heels on The Hill 2015’
‘Heels on The Hill’, a firm favourite on the Mid Ulster fashion calendar, returns for a fourth successive year, on Tuesday 22nd September! Sold out year upon year, Heels on the Hill 2015 will feature...
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Dungannon To Be Spooktacularly Firey!
Dungannon town centre will be spooktacularly firey next weekend when the annual Halloween celebrations takes place. Ranfurly House provides the fang-tastic backdrop for a fireworks display next Friday...
View ArticleKeep Halloween Safe And Social
Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and the PSNI are urging local people to keep their Halloween celebrations safe and social. The message comes in the run up to Halloween when...
View ArticleScary, But Safe Costumes!
Keep your kids scary, but safe in their Halloween costumes this year by following some simple advice: See that the costume fits properly to avoid trips and falls Always check costumes for a CE mark,...
View ArticleFirework Safety Code
If you are thinking of using fireworks as part of a celebration, you should follow these safety steps: only buy fireworks marked with a CE mark – this shows that the firework meets European safety...
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Dungannon set to Sparkle and Shine
Dungannon is officially kicking off its festive celebrations in style with a spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On and Santa’s Pageant for the whole family. The fun filled event will take place from...
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Dungannon Traders Welcome 10p Parking
Traders in Dungannon have welcomed news that Mid Ulster District Council is to reduce car parking charges in the run up to Christmas. A special price promotion of 10p for 3 hours will operate in every...
View ArticlePork producers have China in their hands
MID-Ulster could be in line for another jobs boost after it was announced that Dunbia and Karro have been approved to export pork to China. The industry has said that the move could be worth £10million...
View ArticleChristmas bonus for community groups
COMMMUNITY groups throughout the Mid-Ulster region will share a £100,000 lottery fund grant. They include schools, scouts, clubs and workshops in Dungannon, Coalisland, Cooksown and Magherafelt....
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DSD Minister Visits Cookstown and Dungannon Public Realm Works
Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, has visited Cookstown and Dungannon to mark the beginning of regeneration work for both towns. The £5.5million works include upgrading pedestrian areas...
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Children Experience A Victorian Christmas in Ranfurly House
Children are being taken back in time to experience a Victorian Christmas this month at Ranfurly House. As part of the award-winning education programme at the Victorian period building in Dungannon,...
View Article£1M Poultry Investment Gets Go-Ahead From Planning Committee
An investment of over £1M by two local poultry companies has been given the go-ahead by Mid Ulster District Council’s Planning Committee. Permission was granted for four free-range poultry sheds, three...
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Ulster GAA President Meets Irish Language Diploma Students
President of the GAA Ulster Council has met students undertaking an Irish language Diploma during a visit to Cookstown. Martin McAviney met recipients of the Gaeilge sa Chlub (Irish in the Club)...
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Shadow Secretary Of State Visits Mid Ulster
The Shadow Secretary of State has visited Mid Ulster. On a tour of the district with local MP for the area, Francie Malloy, Vernon Coaker MP met with local councillors and council officials to hear...
View ArticlePreparations Underway For Christmas Festive Fair in Dungannon
Preparations are underway for Dungannon annual’s Christmas Fair next month (11th – 13th December) which will showcase local food and crafts at their finest. More than 20 traders will be in the town’s...
View ArticleChange To Dungannon Christmas Fair On Friday 11 Dec
As a result of severe weather, the food providers normally situated in the Market Square for Dungannon’s Christmas Fair, will no longer be attending. Craft providers will continue from the Tower Room...
View ArticleCouncil Secures Rethink Waste Windfall Of More Than £200K
Mid Ulster District Council has secured funding of more than £200K from the Rethink Capital Waste Fund. The money is in addition to £500K being invested by the Council to enhance Drumcoo Reycling...
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