Carmel Robinson

Ireland

Journalist at Portadown Times

I am a journalist based in the Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon area. All views expressed are my own.

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One patient has been rushed to hospital following a road collision near Tandragee - one road remains closed

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

One person has been rushed to hospital following a road crash near Tandragee to which the NI Air Ambulance was tasked. The Mullahead Road, Tandragee, which had been closed to traffic following the collision, has now reopened. However, in an update on Thursday evening, police say the Ballymore Road remains closed at this time. One person was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital by ambulance after the earlier collision.
One person rushed to Craigavon Hospital as road near Tandragee remains closed due to road collision - diversions in place

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

One person has been rushed to hospital following a road crash near Tandragee to w hich the NI Air Ambulance was tasked. The Mullahead Road, Tandragee is currently closed to traffic. Police have urged motorists to avoid the area and have set up diversions as a result. It is understood one person was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital by ambulance.
Emergency services dealing with a road traffic crash in Tandragee with police advising road is closed

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision in Tandragee with the police advising that there are diversions are in placeThe Mullahead Road, Tandragee is currently closed to traffic. Police have urged motorists to avoid the area and have set up diversions as a result. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Road users are advised that the Mullahead Road, Tandragee is currently closed due to a road traffic collision, with diversions in place.
Darren Marshall: "He had a way of making everyone feel special, of turning strangers into friends' the large congregation heard at his Requiem Mass in Lurgan

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

Darren Marshall had a way of ‘making everyone feel special, of turning strangers into friends’ and never left without saying ‘I love you’, his funeral heard today. St Paul’s Church in Lurgan was packed with people paying their respects to the 28-year-old who tragically died on Sunday. --The priest at his funeral shared thoughts from his family who said he was ‘really was one of a kind, the most loving person, the most devoted son with a heart that was bigger than anything’.
Finishing touches being made to new drive-thru and restaurant offering Asian cuisine in Lurgan

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Carmel Robinson

The countdown begins as the final touches are made to a new Oriental drive-thru and restaurant in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Fears for children as suspected heroin found close to Drumcree Centre in Portadown, Co Armagh

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

Suspected heroin or PCP was found close to a community hub in Portadown this morningA Drumcree Centre statement called out drug users for leaving a bag of brown powder which is suspected to be heroin or PCP. The group said staff and volunteers checked the grounds leading to the community centre and found the bag of suspected illegal drugs which was handed over to police.
Finishing touches being made to new drive-thru and restaurant offering Asian cuisine in Lurgan

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

The countdown begins as the final touches are made to a new Oriental drive-thru and restaurant in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Waka Asian Fusion is an oriental outlet which offers Thai, Chinese, Latin American and Bao Bun cuisines. The new drive-thru is a new build on the Portadown Road in the Centrepoint Complex grounds. This is a substantial investment in Lurgan and is expected that several new jobs will be created when it opens.
Darren Marshall: 'Community in shock as tributes flood social media following tragic death of 'one of a kind' guy with the 'best of hearts'

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

“The entire community is shocked and deeply saddened,” an Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor has said following the sudden death of a young man in Lurgan. Darren Marshall, a father of two young children, died tragically on Sunday morning. Mr Marshall, a former pupil of St Paul’s Junior High School, has been described as a loving father and a great friend. The son of Elaine and Gary Marshall, he was the much loved brother of Amy and James and loving daddy to Fianna and Jayden.
Tributes to Darren Marshall as funeral arrangements released for young father of 2 who died tragically in Lurgan

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

Tributes have been paid to a young Lurgan man who died tragically at the weekend. Darren Marshall, a father of two young children died tragically on Sunday morning. Mr Marshall, a former pupil of St Paul’s Junior High School, has been described as a loving father and a great friend. The son of Elaine and Gary Marshall, he was the much loved brother of Amy and James and loving daddy to Fianna and Jayden. Another friend said: “Another life gone too soon.
Youths 'engaged in dangerous behaviour' warned by police to stop after a Portacabin was 'extensively damaged' in arson attack

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Carmel Robinson

Youths ‘engaged in dangerous behaviour’ have been warned to desist by the PSNI after a building was set on fire in Craigavon. Police were called to a Portacabin in the Rathview Hall area of Craigavon on Sunday afternoon which suffered ‘extensive damage’ following an arson attack. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are investigating an arson to a Portacabin on a building site situated at Rathview Hall Craigavon.

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Articles

One patient has been rushed to hospital following a road collision near Tandragee - one road remains closed

One person rushed to Craigavon Hospital as road near Tandragee remains closed due to road collision - diversions in place

Emergency services dealing with a road traffic crash in Tandragee with police advising road is closed

Darren Marshall: "He had a way of making everyone feel special, of turning strangers into friends' the large congregation heard at his Requiem Mass in Lurgan

Finishing touches being made to new drive-thru and restaurant offering Asian cuisine in Lurgan

Fears for children as suspected heroin found close to Drumcree Centre in Portadown, Co Armagh