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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

DUP Reps Welcome Resurfacing of Lisnisky

Carla Lockhart MP and Councillor Margaret Tinsley have given a warm welcome to the completion of resurfacing works in Lisnisky Walk/Lane and Meadows. Speaking on site, the local DUP MP said: “These resurfacing works have been a long time coming so it is fantastic to reach this point. Both Margaret and I have been pushing […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police in Waringstown Charge Man with Drug Offences

Police in Waringstown have charged a 29-year-old man with a number of drug offences including possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug and threats to commit criminal damage. He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wednesday June 15th. As is usual […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Health Lurgan Portadown Sport

Lord Mayor Greenfield Announces Extension to SHSCT Adult Learning Disability Carers’ Get Active Card

Newly elected Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield announces extension to eligibility and duration of the Carers’ Get Active Card Pilot Scheme. Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the collaborative initiative offers a 20% discount to normal membership fees across all […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Government Response to Passport Chaos is Totally Insufficient – Imelda Munster

Sinn Féin TD for Louth and East Meath Imelda Munster has criticised the government’s insufficient response to the ongoing crisis at the passport office, which has seen chaos for applicants right across the state. Deputy Munster raised the issue with Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien in the Dáil, calling on the government to take urgent […]

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Business Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Back to the 80s This Friday in Cobbles

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 ⇢ 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟴𝟬𝘀 𝘄/ 𝗗𝗝 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 in Cobbles from 10PM playing all the BIG 80s HITS!  Tickets £5+BF available from eventbrite.co.uk :: or pay at the door on the night! #CobblesNewry

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown Man Appears in Court Over PSNI Assault

A 31-year-old man, arrested following a report of a burglary in Portadown on Saturday, June 25, is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 27. He has been charged with offences including three counts of assault on police, two counts of burglary, disorderly behaviour, criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threats […]

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Election 2022 Elections Politics

TUV State They Maximised the Unionist Vote

Statement by Jim Allister: “There has been much self-serving propaganda of late from the DUP about the damage caused to Unionism by a “split in the vote”. They allege that in three constituencies – Strangford, East Antrim and North Antrim – there were four quotas of first preference unionist votes, but only three elected. Even […]

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Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Elected Vice Chair of All Party Group on Animal Welfare

Patrick Brown MLA welcomes his appointment as Vice Chair of the All Party Group on Animal Welfare following its first meeting at Stormont last week commemorating the reconstruction of the group. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have been elected as Vice Chair of Stormont’s APG on Animal Welfare, joining colleagues Chair John Blair […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ann McMahon

Ann McMahon R.I.P. 26th June 2022, peacefully at her home 9 Hawthorne Villas, Newry. Loving wife of the late Liam R.I.P. and mother of Barry, Mark, Sharon and Nicola. House private today (Monday). Ann’s remains will leave her late residence on Wednesday for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Newry. Burial afterwards in adjoining […]

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Business Community Constituency Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

All-out Strike at Interface Europe in Craigavon Over Pay Cut Proposal!

Business turned a £3.7 million profit in 2020 with director earning 40 times workers’ basic pay Workers at the Craigavon-based flooring manufacturer Interface Europe are set to commence continuous (all-out) strike action in a dispute over pay. The strike follows a ballot of Unite’s more than one hundred members which delivered a majority of 88 […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Opens Downpatrick Constituency Office

Patrick Brown MLA held the opening of his constituency office Saturday 25th June, with opening hours starting this week. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have my constituency office and team in place so that we can start delivering for everyone in South Down. Thanks to the support and hard work of everyone involved, […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Innovative Medical Imaging System to Benefit Patients in the Southern Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust are one amongst of number of Trusts across Northern Ireland to benefit from the introduction of a Digital Pathology solution that with benefit patients, staff, and regional services. The Northern Ireland Digital Pathology project, which has been implemented by Business Services Organisation (BSO), is part of Northern Ireland’s Picture […]