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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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Armagh Crime

Car Stolen at House in Richhill

Police received a report of a stolen car in the Orchard Hill area of Richhill shortly before 6.25am yesterday morning (Thursday, November 11). It was reported that sometime overnight a black Mercedes Benz had been taken from the driveway of the property. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty Selected as SDLP Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected incumbent Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty as its candidate for the constituency in the next Assembly election.  Mr. McNulty was selected at a virtual selection convention in the constituency on Thursday evening.  SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said:  “Since being elected to the Assembly in 2016, Justin McNulty has shown himself […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Lurgan Portadown

Enterprise Week Off to a Flying Start!

To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is taking place this week, International Speaker & Author Prof Niall McKeown and Clare McGee, Innovate NI and delivery Agent for Council’s Transform your Business Programme will be speaking on ‘Why & How Digital Innovators Win’. Dr Janet Gray MBE, World Champion Water Skier will share her top tips […]

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Armagh Business Lurgan Portadown

Lord Mayor Welcomes Almac Announcement of 1,000 Local Jobs

This morning, Almac announced the creation of 1,000 jobs over the next three years within Northern Ireland – and the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr has welcomed the news. “I am absolutely delighted to hear of this incredible recruitment drive by Almac that will see the pharmaceutical giant take […]

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Armagh Lurgan Portadown

Small Floral Grant Scheme Now Open

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council is encouraging communities to improve their local environment by planting flowers and shrubs. Local constituted community groups across the Borough are invited to apply for a grant up to a maximum of £250 to purchase bedding plants and shrubs. Council will purchase the bedding plants or shrubs on behalf […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Shocking Admission of Blind Eye Approach to Provos’ Crimes – TUV Newry and Armagh

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The article in yesterday’s Irish Times by former Irish Justice Minister Michael McDowell in which he writes that “In this State[the Republic], a de facto moratorium on investigation and prosecution of IRA members (other than those described as dissidents) came into operation” is a shockingly open admission of the […]

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Armagh Community Newry Politics South Armagh

Ongoing Driving Test Backlog Continues to Distress Learner Drivers – Boylan

Cathal Boylan MLA has called for efforts to tackle the driving test backlog to be revamped after hearing that the DVA are looking towards the end of 2022 to clear the backlog. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “Reports that the driving test backlog may not be addressed until the end of 2022 will be […]

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Armagh Portadown

Oil Spill Between Armagh and Portadown

Motorists are asked to exercise extreme caution at the College Hill road between Armagh and Portadown following a significant oil spill. Please seek an alternative route for your journey. ENDS  

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Armagh Banbridge Lurgan Portadown Sport

Council Launch Sports Bursary

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum are delighted to announce their Sports Bursary Scheme in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is now open for application. Now in its fourth year, these awards are designed to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside in the Borough and have the […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Significant Increases in All Ireland Trade Welcome and A Sign of the Benefits of All Ireland Economy – Aontu

On foot of a PQ response from the Tánaiste, Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen has welcomed the significant increases in all Ireland trade and said this is a sign of the path forwards toward achieving Irish unity.  Cllr Mullen: “I welcomed the Tánaiste’s response to Aontú’s parliamentary question on the value of all Ireland trade […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown

Creative Writing Students Close Final Chapter With Book Launch

A number of groups from across the borough, who successfully completed a six-session creative writing course aimed at building positive relations gathered at the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh to mark the launch of ‘Once Alien Here’ containing a collection of their poems, stories and scripts. Supported by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Peace […]