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Business Crime

Scammers Targeting Self Assessment Customers, HMRC Warns

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning Self Assessment customers to be on their guard following the Self Assessment deadline after more than 570,000 scams were reported to HMRC in the last year. At this time of year, Self Assessment customers are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, even if they don’t mention […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

Ó Murchú Praises Ukrainian People

The ‘absolute courage’ of the Ukrainian people in their fight against ‘Russian occupation’ was praised by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú last week at a special EU Affairs Committee meeting addressed by Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. And he said that he understands that senior management at Louth County Council are holding a number […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Four Men Arrested Following Severe Incident at Dobsons Way, Bessbrook

Four men, aged 22, 23, 25 and 40 were arrested following a report of a burglary in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook last Saturday (19th March). The 22, 23 and 25 year old males were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including aggravated burglary and criminal damage. The 40 year old male […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Lurgan

New Chatty Benches: Talk of the Borough!

Five brightly painted ‘Chatty Benches’ have been installed across the borough to help bring local people together, thanks to a partnership between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the ABC Loneliness Network. Located in The Palace Demesne, Solitude Park, Lurgan Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens, the new Chatty Benches offer a spot for […]

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Community Council Government Lurgan NMD Council

Tannaghmore Farm Welcomes BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson

Even the rain didn’t dampen spirits down at Tannaghmore Rare Breeds Animal Farm as the team welcomed Countryfile favourite and son of Rare Breed’s Survival Trust founder, Adam Henson for a special tour. Owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council, the farm is the only Rare Breed’s Survival Trust (RBST) […]

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Crime South Armagh

Two Men Arrested Following Criminal Damage in Bessbrook

Police received a report of criminal damage at licenced premises on the Millvale Road, Bessbrook, at around 3.20pm, on Friday 25th March. Officers attended and arrested two men aged 23 and 25. The 23 year old man has been charged with criminal damage and is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 22nd […]

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Advertising Business Community Infrastructure Newry

Pocketbox: DVLA Clamps Down on Tax Evaders in New Campaign

A new advertising campaign was recently brought in by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to warn those not paying their car tax that they risk their vehicle getting clamped and impounded. Responsible for maintaining 49 million driver and 40 million vehicle records, the DVLA’s campaign launch is headlined with the slogan ‘don’t risk […]

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Crime Newry

Two Arrested Following Attempted Burglaries in Newry

Police received and responded to a report of attempted burglaries in the Lisdarragh Road area of Newry this morning, Thursday 24th March. It was reported at around 10am that two males had been seen trying to gain access to two properties, before making off on foot. Two men were arrested in connection with the incident, […]

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Advertising Business Newry Two Stacks

Major Whiskey Company Sets up HQ in Newry

A major whiskey company has decided to set up their headquarters here in Newry City utilising the economic potential within the border region and beyond. Having spent the last six years playing the roles of importer and distributor for some of the most well known Irish drinks around the world the team at Irish Craft […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Meets Mums in Business Co-Ordinator

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has met with “Mums in Business Co-Ordinator”, Laura Bond to discuss the exceptional efforts of the social media based group who work hard to assist mums on a journey to succeed in their own business. Mums/Moms In Business International was founded by Leona Burton and are on a mission to […]

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Agriculture Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Government Pressure Regarding Red Diesel Taxation – Lockhart

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been leading the charge in Westminster with regards to the proposed change in red diesel rebate for industries such as construction, haulage, waste and generator powered businesses.  She had engaged cross party support for her campaign and has been supported by many of the leading industry federations.  1st April is […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Attempted Hijacking in Newry

Police are appealing for information following an attempted hijacking in the Drumintee Road area of Newry yesterday evening (Sunday 20 March). At approximately 8.35pm a man, armed with a crowbar approached the female driver of a grey coloured Mercedes car outside a licensed premises in the area. He ordered her to get out of the vehicle […]