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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Ulster Rally Drives Borough’s Tourism Growth

Organisers of the internationally recognised Ulster Rally, the Northern Ireland Motor Club, are gearing up for another successful high-profile sporting event on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August having secured sponsorship from ABC Council. The major live motorsport event promises to raise the borough’s profile and boost tourism growth when it returns to counties Armagh […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Calls for Clarification on Energy Support Payments for NI

The Upper Bann MLA spoke after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Mr Tennyson said uncertainty remained about what would happen in Northern Ireland, due to the lack of an Executive. “With energy companies increasing their prices repeatedly, households are facing a winter […]

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Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

Northern Ireland Still Lagging Behind on Electric Vehicle Charging Provision

Northern Ireland is still lagging behind when it comes to the introduction of electric vehicle charging provision, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after it was revealed the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) was still only engaging in discussions with other Departments on the issue. Responding to an Assembly question, the DFI stated it was still […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes Planning Consent for Grace Generation Church

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that planning approval has been granted for the transformation of the former Coach Nightclub in Banbridge, which will be led by Grace Generation Church. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The church family at Grace Generation church has such a passion for the people of Banbridge and the […]

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Unprecedented Demand for Building Regulation Applications Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime South Down

17 Year Old Charged With 23 Motoring Offences

A 17 year old male has been charged with 23 motoring related offences including four counts of dangerous driving, four counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance and causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. He is due to appear at Newry Youth Court on Friday 5th August. As is normal procedure, all charges […]

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Borough Roadsides Awash with Colourful Wildflower Blooms

Roadside verges across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) are bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife this summer, thanks to ABC Council’s Wildflower Road Verge Project. Launched back in 2019, the pilot programme is designed to champion biodiversity across the region by managing native wildflower meadows and verges to create stunning […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Three Arrested in Banbridge Retail Crime Spree

Three people have been arrested following a proactive policing operation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s ANPR Intercept Team in Banbridge on Thursday, July 14. Inspector Michael Barton said: “The Intercept Team assisted by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers from Newry, Mourne and Down were conducting targeted patrols in the A1 area of Banbridge focused on […]

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Disgraceful Assembly Remains in Deep Freeze During Cost of Living Crisis – Tennyson

It is disgraceful the Assembly remains in “deep freeze” during the cost of living crisis, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after a series of energy price hikes came into effect last week. The increases include gas from SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy, and electric from Power NI and Click Energy. It will mean tens […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

MOT Wait Times a Complete Shambles, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is shocked by the “complete shambles” that MOT appointments have become with people having to wait months for any available MOT appointment. The Upper Bann MLA says he is being contacted regularly by those struggling to get an MOT before their certificate expires, with many having to wait […]

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Make Your Voice Heard: Borough Allotments

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council launches public consultation on the provision of allotments across the local area. Now live, the survey seeks to gauge views, opinions, and interest among local residents on the development of allotments in the borough. Residents have eight weeks to share their feedback on everything from current horticulture activity, […]