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Banbridge Community Crime Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Extremely Disappointed at Number of Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Kilkeel Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Developing Heart Failure Services Across the Southern Trust

The Southern Trust Heart Failure team have worked tirelessly over the past two years to expand and develop the range of expert services they can now offer to patients. In addition to Consultant Led Heart Failure clinics led by internationally trained Heart Failure Consultant Cardiologists, the team have transformed their specialist nurse led clinics. By […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Your Local Community Centre – Here for All Your Needs

Do you know where your nearest community centre is? Do you use it? Do you know what activities are on offer? Do you know that you can hire a room for your own needs whether for a birthday party, a church group, a dance class or anything else you might have in mind? Community Centres […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Remember to Licence Your Dog – or Face a Fine Urges Council!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is reminding all residents that if you keep or own a dog you must obtain a dog licence from Council. It is compulsory for all dog owners to have a current dog licence for their dog – otherwise they could face a fixed penalty fine of £80 or […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Council Government Upper Bann

Red Arrows and Red Hot Chilli Pipers Headline Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Banbridge

ABC Council is set to host a mega military and musical spectacular as it leads the region in organising this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Banbridge on Saturday 18 June (10.30am-5.15pm). Visitors throughout Northern Ireland are expected to come out in force to the County Down town for an epic day of celebrations designed […]

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Banbridge Business Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

M & S Food Hall Opens at The Boulevard

Speaking during a visit to the new M & S Food Hall at The Boulevard, Banbridge, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said the opening of the new state of the art store will provide a huge economic boost to the Banbridge area, as well as much needed new jobs being provided for the local community. […]

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Banbridge Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP to Host ‘Evening of Reflection’

Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart has announced she will be hosting a special ‘Evening of Reflection’ to remember the ‘Thin Green Line’ that protected life and liberty in Northern Ireland in the face of a brutal terrorist campaign. The event will be held in Brownlow House on 28th April 2022, at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is essential. Announcing the […]

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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge Resident Convicted of Breaching Hygiene Prohibition Order

Mr Allan Truman of Gourmet Foods, 12 Belleville Drive, Lenaderg, Banbridge was convicted at Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting at Newry Courthouse, on 4 April, having been charged with breaching a Hygiene Prohibition Order dated 5th October 2020 and served under regulation 7(4) of the Food Hygiene Regulations. Mr Truman was ordered to pay the statutory […]

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Banbridge Community Election 2022 Lurgan Politics Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Foster Writes to Electoral Office After Rangers Success Leaves Fans Facing Challenges on Election Day

Statement by TUV Upper Bann Assembly candidate Darrin Foster: “I have today written to the Chief Electoral Officer Virginia McVea requesting that football fans who are travelling to the Rangers EUFA semi-final match against Leipzig on polling day are permitted to vote via post or proxy. “While the deadline for applying for absentee ballots as […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Portadown Upper Bann

Go the ‘Eggstra’ Mile For Recycling This Easter!

With Easter just around the corner, many of us are stocking up on delicious chocolate eggs and tasty treats! In the U.K we buy more that 80 million Easter eggs and it is estimated that over 8,000 tonnes of waste is generated from this packaging each year – including single-use plastic. Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Banbridge Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Congratulates Skeogh Flute Band on 140 Year Landmark

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has joined with DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP at a celebration dinner to mark 140 years of Skeogh Flute Band. The event was held in the Bannville Hotel at the weekend, with current and former members coming together along with many supporters of the band through the years. […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

£1million Empty to Occupied Programme Gets Underway

A £1million Empty to Occupied Programme gets underway, as twelve revitalisation projects receive funding to support commercial property regeneration across the borough. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Department for Communities, the £1.1million scheme will support the replacement of derelict or vacant sites with attractive, high-spec and fit-for-purpose buildings. The innovative […]