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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Take ยฃ500+ Applications Are Now Open For Your Chance to Receive Up to ยฃ1000!

Applications for the Takยฃ500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible ยฃ1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

ยฃ22,000 Worth of Suspected Drugs Seized In Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Police in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon conducted 13 searches across the district on Thursday, 7thย Decemberย targeting those involved in the supply of controlled substances. Inspector Adam Ruston said: โ€œDuring the searches, over ยฃ22,000 worth of suspected drugs were seized during the proactive policing operations. โ€œFour people were arrested for drugs offences, one person was reported […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Hit-and-Run RTC at Moy Road Area of Armagh

Police are appealing for information following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Moy Road area of Armagh last night, Saturday 9th December. It was reported  that a man had been knocked down at around 10.35pm last night. The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital by the ambulance service, for treatment to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Haughey Praises Foley PTA Christmas Grotto

Sinn Fรฉin councillor Brรณna Haughey has praised the Foley PTA for their successful Christmas grotto. The Cusher councillor said: โ€œA massive congratulations to all those involved in the Foley parents association in organising the excellent Christmas grotto last week. โ€œThey put in a tremendous effort and delivered an event that was hugely successful and enjoyed […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Brian Magennis’ Survivor Story delivers #TimeMatters Message of Hope

Former GAA player Brian Magennis had never known ill health other than the common cold or sports injury until an out-of-the-blue pancreatic cancer diagnosis shattered his world in 2020. The 51-year-old from Poyntzpass, near Newry says he has Covid-19 to thank for being at home which made him pay more attention to the symptoms and […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Voices of Striking Teachers Must Be Heard

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the concerns of teachers must be heard and addressed. He was speaking as five teaching unions take part in strike action across the North on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty said that teachers and other school staff were entitled to fair pay and working conditions. Newry & […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Craigavon Government Health Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Fibrus Defends Long Repair of Poyntzpass Broadband Outage

As an internet service provider, Fibrus understands the critical importance of reliable broadband connectivity to its customers, especially those in rural areas. Fibrus is aware of a service outage in the Poyntzpass area. Fibrus is committed to addressing any issues, concerns, and network outages promptly, ensuring its services meet the needs of all residents, taking […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Mum of Four Injured In Markethill RTC Passes Away

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning, 4th November. Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away on Wednesday 8th November. The collision […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Markethill: Madden GAA Secretary Confirmed as Victim of Fatal RTC

Police can confirm that 40 year old Patrick Grimley, from the Madden area of County Armagh, has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday 4th November. The collision, involving four vehicles, occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am on Saturday morning. Three men and two women remain in hospital at […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Dies and 8 Injured In Fatal RTC at Markethill

Police can confirm that a man has died following a four vehicle road traffic collision on Gosford Road in Markethill at approximately 1.20am this morning, Saturday 4th November. 8 people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

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Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon tonight voted to approve a proposal from Cusher TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe to erect a statue in memory of our late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The vote was approved by a healthy majority with 25 councillors supporting the proposal and just 15 opposing it.  Councillor Ratcliffe who is the […]