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First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said the upgrade of the A5 road will save lives and said work must begin immediately once legal challenges have been overcome. The Sinn Fein Leas-Uachtarán was speaking after the launch of the GAA’s Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign at Garvaghey. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “We have […]
Sinn Fein councillor Cathal King has said that road safety must be improved on the Ferryhill road in Killean. Councillor King said: “The Sinn Fein team have worked on behalf of residents to raise this issue for a number of years. “We initially asked for a crash barrier to be installed to ensure that cars […]
The Alliance Party has selected Joy Ferguson, to represent the Banbridge electoral area in the upcoming Council elections in May. The selection follows the decision by the current Alliance councillor for Banbridge Brian Pope to step aside. Mrs Ferguson, a resident of Banbridge, was educated locally at Dromore High School and Banbridge Academy and works […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that something must be done to improve road safety at the Dundrum/Granemore crossroads. The Cusher councillor said: “I have raised this issue with DFI a number of times on behalf of local residents. “While there are some signs in place currently, there have still been incidents reported as […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the DUP’s boycott of the Executive has left public services at the mercy of cruel Tory cuts. Speaking after the Budget Bill passed through Westminster today, Conor Murphy said: “The decision by the DUP to boycott the Executive has left people and public services exposed to the full […]
Popular Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has indicated that he will NOT stand for re-election at this years local Government elections. The Newry DEA representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has taken to social media to make his announcement and thank the people of Newry for their incredible support. Speaking from social media […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Crossmaglen on Friday, 6th January. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “It was reported that a house in the Cullaville Road area was broken into sometime between 4.30pm and 10pm. The property was ransacked with each room rummaged through and a sum of money was taken. There was […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has met with local Portadown based charity Aspire NI to discuss what steps Government can take to help eradicate child poverty. The DUP representative was joined by Cllr Margaret Tinsley, in their meeting with Katie Cromie from Aspire NI. Speaking after the meeting, Carla said: “Aspire NI exists to work with […]
Police in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault in the Lough Road area of the town on Friday evening, January 6th.Inspector Mills said: “Police received a report that a man had been assaulted inside a property in the area between 9 and 10pm by another male. “The victim sustained injuries […]
Member of Parliament, Carla Lockhart, has said burglaries in Lurgan and Portadown over the weekend are deeply alarming, and has urged householders and local businesses to do all they can to keep their properties secure. Commenting, the Upper Bann representative said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with those who have had to endured the […]
By Paul Higgins Two more men were remanded into custody today (sat) accused of the murder of Shane Whitla. Appearing separately at Lisburn Magistrates Court by videolink from police custody, 27-year-old Jake O’Brien and Joshua Cotter (29) confirmed they understood the charges. While Cotter, from Madrid Street in Belfast and O’Brien are jointly charged with […]
Congratulations to Newry-based, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey who have been named as a ‘brand to watch’ in 2023 by the Spirits Business Magazine. Interestingly, Two Stacks are just one of two NI brands named as a ‘brands to watch’ in 2023 by the influential industry magazine. Two Stacks Irish Whiskey located on the Chancellors Road […]
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