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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Failure to Help People Through Cost of Living Crisis Would Be Morally Unforgivable! – Coade

A range of measures could be taken in the near future to help people navigate the ongoing cost of living crisis, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Jackie said failure to help people get through the crisis would not only be morally unforgivable but would result in further wider economic […]

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Agriculture Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Poots Support for Agricultural Shows

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA for providing £200,000 of support for local agricultural shows. The Minister announced the “Bounce Back” funding to help shows recover from the impact of the pandemic. Carla Lockhart said: “I have been working alongside representatives of local agricultural shows to press home the […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Community Spirit Alive and Well at Fundraising Breakfasts – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended St Columba’s Parish Church, and Clogher LOL 529 and RBP 139 on their respective fundraising breakfasts this weekend. The MP called at both events, meeting local people and enjoying some of the delicious food on offer.  Carla Lockhart said: “It is really encouraging to see the recommencement of […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Y-Zone Offering Hope to Young People – Lockhart

Local MP Carla Lockhart has visited the Y-Zone in Portadown to meet Campbell and Gail Best, and see the new Youth Hut Initiative that is the latest addition to the work of Portadown Elim in the town to engage with young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Campbell and Gail have such a heart and zeal for […]

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Crime South Down

Bomb Threat at Warrenpoint Bar Being Treated as a Hoax

A recent incident at a County Down bar is being treated as hoax following reports of a bomb within the premises. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated: “Police received a report just after 8.45pm on Saturday, 26th March that two devices had been left at licensed premises in the Duke Street area of Warrenpoint. Police […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Veterans Roadshow a Vital Support for Servicemen and Women – MP

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has thanked Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan for organising an excellent Veterans Roadshow in Portadown last week.  Speaking after visiting the event at the Seagoe Hotel, Carla Lockhart said: “We have a very large veterans community living here in Upper Bann. They are highly respected in our community, and we want to […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

New Surprise Candidate Enters Newry and Armagh Election Race

A new surprise candidate has entered the 2022 assembly election race in Newry and Armagh. Parkhead native Paolo Frils has entered the fray stating his main policies are longer weekends, beer bonuses for workers and a mayorship for Marty Bogroll. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mr Frils election agent Charlene Lennon said: “Paolo is […]

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Crime Newry South Down

Warrenpoint Man Sentenced For Spate of Newry and Mourne Burglaries

An habitual thief who stole an undertakers van and burgled two shops was handed a 27 month sentence today (Thurs). Newry Crown Court heard that when Jimmy Connors (20) and his 30-year-old accomplice Thomas Connors wrenched open the shutters of a funeral directors in February last year, they caused £8,000 of damage before stealing the […]

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Community Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont

Narrow Water Bridge Moves to Procurement Phase

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has made the Bridge Orders to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project to procurement phase.  The Narrow Water Bridge project is a commitment within the New Decade New Approach agreement.  The Irish Government has provided €3 million in funding from the Shared Island Fund to allow Louth County Council as lead […]

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Community Health

Craigavon Area Hospital Named as One of the Top Ten Training Units for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Craigavon Area Hospital has been formally recognised within the Top 10 performing Trusts in the UK for the experience it provides to trainees. The team were highly commended for ‘Overall Performance’, ‘Gynaecology Training’, ‘Obstetrics Training’ and ‘Professional Development’ in the 2021 year by its Royal College for Obstetrics and […]

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Community Health

Trust Dementia Companion Scoops National Award

A dementia companion in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has won a national award for her tireless work helping patients living with dementia. Mary Jackson was crowned the Inspirational Clinical Support Worker of the Year, at the Our Health Heroes Awards, for her dedication & compassion working as a Dementia Companion. Despite having […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]