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Armagh Banbridge Lurgan Portadown

Search is on for ABC Business Champions

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC Council) has unveiled details of its Business Awards which will officially recognise, reward and profile its most industrious, hardworking and enterprising organisations. At a virtual event at the end of a jam-packed Enterprise Week, it was announced that the ABC Business Awards will be held in February […]

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Crime

Two Charged Following Loughgall Road Incident

Police have charged two men, both aged 33, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court (Monday 22 November). This follows an incident in the Loughgall Road area of Armagh on Saturday morning, 20 November. The two are charged with offences including the attempted theft of a vehicle, going equipped for theft and handling stolen goods. As is […]

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Health Politics

Deep Frustration at the Stormont’s Confused Handling of the Covid Crisis. – Aontu

Aontú Derry East Representative Gemma Brolly has stated that there is much frustration arising throughout the country at the confused handling by Stormont of the Covid crisis. “As cases surge in the north of Ireland and increasing pressure comes on our health service the SDLP, increasingly supported by Sinn Féin and the Ulster Unionist Party […]

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Community Health Politics

Alliance Party Supports Introduction of Vaccine Passports

Speaking on the recent debate surrounding the introduction of vaccine passports Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said: “Those who are vaccinated are less likely to become seriously ill and if they are not seriously ill, they are less likely to put pressure on the health service. Therefore, we support the introduction of vaccine passports when […]

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Health Politics

Deep Frustration at the Stormont’s Confused Handling of the Covid Crisis. -Aontu

Aontú  Derry East Representative Gemma Brolly has stated that there is much frustration arising throughout the country at the confused handling by Stormont of the Covid crisis. Gemma Brolly said; “As cases increase in the north of Ireland and increasing pressure comes on our health service Sinn Féin and the SDLP now seek to introduce a […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Lower Catherine Street area of Newry on Monday (15th November) between 9.30am and 11.30am.  The female householder, aged in her 80s and who lives alone, was not in the house at the time of the burglary. An upstairs window was forced open and the intruders […]

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Newry Politics

McNulty: Protection of Local Emergency Departments ‘Absolutely Critical’ 

SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has praised frontline health workers at Craigavon Area Hospital and across the Southern Trust for their ‘Trojan efforts’ in taking care of, and keeping patients safe all whilst under extreme pressure. Speaking after Ambulances were diverted away from Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday evening, except in cases of immediate life-threatening […]

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Politics

UUP Call on Communities Minister to Urgently Bring Forward a Fuel Poverty Support Package

East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA, Andy Allen MBE, has called on the Communities Minister to present plans in days, not weeks, to help those devastated by the increased cost of living following further announcements of Gas price hikes. Speaking as Firmus Energy announced a 38% price rise – the third increase this year – Andy […]

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Newry Politics

Sinn Féin Committed to Tackling the Housing Crisis in Ireland

Speaking after attending a housing conference, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said Sinn Féin is committed to tackling the housing crisis in Ireland.  The Newry and Armagh MP said:   “Today my party colleagues, Oonagh Hanlon, Aoife Finnegan, Valerie Harte, Cathy Mason and I, attended a housing conference to identify the needs and challenges across […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Portadown

Lord Mayor Urges Residents to ‘Be Allergen Aware’

There has been a lot of publicity recently around Natasha’s Law – the new Food Safety Law that is now in place requiring food retailers to provide full details of the ingredients and allergens in all pre-packaged food.  This publicity has heightened public awareness around an issue that can have a major impact on many […]

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Banbridge Community

Banbridge Workhouse Memorial Garden Clean Up

The Banbridge Workhouse Memorial Garden on Linenhall Street has been cleaned up thanks to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s grounds maintenance team, following a request from a member of the public. The memorial garden sculptures were created in 2009 by artist Darren Sutton, who was commissioned by the then Banbrige District Council. The […]

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Newry Politics

Saoradh Protest at PSNI Recruitment Event in Newry

Just hours after the RUC Crown Forces attempted to recruit a Saoradh member as an informer in Newry, the Revolutionary Republican Party targeted a recruitment event in the Canal Court Hotel. Local Republicans were refused entry to the venue but an official letter of protest was handed to the management of the hotel before party […]