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TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called out the Irish Government on their checks on migrants at the border. TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe said: “I was contacted on Tuesday afternoon to be alerted to the fact that a bus had been pulled over shortly after crossing the border near Newry. The bus was boarded by immigration officials […]
Police investigating a report of a domestic-related assault in the Armagh area on Thursday morning, 16th May have charged a man to court. The 43-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including common assault and non-fatal strangulation. He is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11th June. As is usual […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses. Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a reduction in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax, Cathal Boylan said: “I welcome […]
The Trust’s Kindness Post Box initiative has been rolled out across primary school and nursing homes in the Armagh area. A community focussed venture, across generations, the idea is for school children to write a cheerful letter, draw a picture or card and then post it into a specially created post box. Over 200 letters […]
Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated will go towards […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
The weather certainly didn’t dampen the spirits this afternoon (Thursday 28 March) at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by Alderman Margaret Tinsley at Tannaghmore Gardens, the cracking event saw hundreds of local children and family members don their wellies and raincoats to enjoy a fantastic afternoon hunting for hidden letters as […]
Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the clear opposition by farmers to the punitive TB proposals from the British Government. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I welcome the results of the DAERA consultation, showing a clear opposition to the British government proposals to reduce bTB compensation to farmers in the north. “Under these proposals, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has expressed her condolences with the families and friends of the four people tragically killed in Armagh in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Armagh city councillor said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that four people tragically lost their lives in a collision on the Ballynahonemore […]
Police can confirm that four people have sadly died in a single vehicle collision in Armagh. The crash involving a grey Volkswagen Golf occurred on the Ballynahonemore Road at around 2.10am this morning, Sunday 24 March. The driver and three passengers, who as yet have not been formally identified, were declared deceased at the scene. […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has said the council must ensure there are better services and facilities in place for families and carers of those with additional sensory needs for future events. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a number of complaints were raised about the measures put in place at the funfair in the […]
The Clan na Gael club in County Armagh were worthy recipients of the Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award, presented in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic at the recent Ulster GAA Awards. The Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award is a recognition of a club’s efforts in building healthy practices into their […]
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