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Ratcliffe Dismayed By Loss of Emergency Surgery at Daisy Hill

Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I am dismayed by the loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill, an announcement which means that people will have to travel over 20 miles to Craigavon Area Hospital. Many people within the constituency of Newry and Armagh will now have to travel considerable distance for […]

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People Deserve Proper Leisure Facilities – O’Kane

Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that the people of Armagh deserve proper leisure facilities. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a meeting with council officials at the Orchard Leisure Centre: “Myself and Cllr. Sarah Duffy met with senior council staff at the leisure centre today to make it clear that the current […]

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Expressions of Interest Sought For New ‘Fit For Future’ Scheme

Expressions of interest are being sought for a new grant scheme designed to promote vitality and vibrancy across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The Fit For Future Scheme, which is led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, sets out to offer grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals to […]

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McNulty Welcomes Appointment of New Housing Executive Contractors

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the appointment of new Housing Executive contractors.  New contractors have been appointed to carry out £250m of maintenance and repair work. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “These new contracts will be a relief to thousands of Housing Executive tenants across the North who have […]

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Council Praises Borough’s Ulster Tatler Awards’ Winners

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]

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SDLP Appoints Feehan as Newry and Armagh Chair

The SDLP has appointed Killian Feehan as the Chairperson of its Newry and Armagh Constituency Branch.  Mr. Feehan was elected by SDLP members at a recent AGM in Newry  Mr. Feehan said:  “As an SDLP activist for more than 15 years, I am honoured to have been appointed Chair of the party’s Newry and Armagh […]

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McNulty Urges RTÉ to Amend Competition Rules For Viewers In North

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster.  Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host.   He said that previous concerns from RTÉ that […]

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ABC Council Calls for PCSP Members

Do you want to help make your community safer? Do you have ideas that could benefit your area? Do you have an interest in local policing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then why not apply to become an Independent Member of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership […]

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PSNI Arrest 26 People, Search 21 Properties and Vehicles In 3 Months to Reduce Supply of Drugs

Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Security Alert In Tandragee

There is currently a security alert in the Madden Road area of Tandragee following the discovery of a suspicious object. Cordons are in place at Terryhoogan Road, outside Tandragee FC and at Madden House. Motorists and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time. ENDS

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Arrests Made Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Armagh

Detectives investigating a report that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Barrack Hill area of Armagh in the early hours of Friday, August 11 have made a number of arrests. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Officers responded to the report, which was received shortly before 4.30am. The petrol bomb was lit and a window was smashed, […]

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Missing Child: Christopher Smith Armagh

Police in Armagh are looking for missing 9 year old Christopher Smith. Christopher has been missing from the Rockfields Downs area of Armagh since 11.15am today. He is believed to be wearing combat shorts & a t-shirt and socks but no shoes. Christopher has light brown hair and blue eyes. If you have seen or […]