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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launches new Warm Spaces Scheme and online Cost of Living Support Hub to help support local community groups and residents this autumn and winter. The new Warm Spaces Scheme is designed to help local community groups deliver eligible programmes across a network of 18 council community centres, […]
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must prioritise reform of the institutions to end ransom politics, Upper Bann Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. Mr Sunak was confirmed as the successor to Liz Truss after the only other contender, Penny Mordaunt, conceded. “The new Prime Minister needs to take the opportunity to have a fresh approach […]
Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Councillors Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson in celebrating the opening of Cline Play Park, Banbridge. The park will provide modern play facilities for local children and young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Along with my colleagues Councillor Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson, we have been championing the case […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson was speaking following Liz Truss’ resignation as Conservative leader after six weeks. Ms Truss will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is elected by Tory MPs within the next week. The Upper Bann MLA said, “Liz Truss’ term as Prime Minister was a disaster from start to finish and will […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for action to be taken on an abandoned property in Banbridge. The Grove Meadows property has been abandoned since 2010 and residents are concerned it has become a health hazard. Mr Tennyson said, “Action is required to locate the owner of this abandoned property in Grove Meadows and force […]
The Southern Trust Infant Mental Health Team, i-CAMHS is marking ten years of service. i-CAMHS was originally set up as part of the Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as the first in Northern Ireland to directly provide intensive specialist support to children under three years old and their parents or primary care givers. […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her delight at the commencement of renovations to Fane Valley Stores in Banbridge. Commenting the DUP MP said: “It is fantastic that renovation works have started on what is a much used Fane Valley Store. I know for many it is the go to place for supplies. This investment […]
Nine parks and open spaces across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon secure coveted Green Flag Award status this year. Organised by leading environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, the Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for environmental quality management for parks and open spaces, and continues to go from strength to strength […]
Detectives are investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault on a teenage girl in Banbridge, on Sunday 2nd October. The assault is reported to have occurred in the Commercial Road area of Banbridge between 7pm and 8pm on that date. Enquiries remain ongoing. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Disability Sport NI’s inclusive physical activity programme ‘Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) In Action’ is named overall winner for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Held last month, the APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by […]
At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]
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