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Take £500+ Applications Are Now Open For Your Chance to Receive Up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

£22,000 Worth of Suspected Drugs Seized In Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Police in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon conducted 13 searches across the district on Thursday, 7th December targeting those involved in the supply of controlled substances. Inspector Adam Ruston said: “During the searches, over £22,000 worth of suspected drugs were seized during the proactive policing operations. “Four people were arrested for drugs offences, one person was reported […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Property Ransacked and Sum of Money Taken In Banbridge Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Banbridge yesterday, Wednesday 22nd November. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “It’s believed that entry was gained to a house in the Willow Grove area of the town sometime between 1pm and shortly before 6.10pm. “The property was ransacked, and a sum of […]

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Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]

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Community Stunned Following Tragic Road Accident – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the death of 18-year-old Cathal McCrory following a serious road traffic accident in Katesbridge has ‘stunned the entire community’. The South Down MP said: “I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Cathal’s family and friends after he tragically lost his life in a road accident in the early […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency South Down

18 Yr Old Named as Victim of Co.Down Crash

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the man who sadly died in a road traffic collision in Katesbridge in the early hours of Saturday, 18th November, was 18-year-old Cathal McCrory, from Dromore. Two others present in the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not thought to be […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Fibrus Defends Long Repair of Poyntzpass Broadband Outage

As an internet service provider, Fibrus understands the critical importance of reliable broadband connectivity to its customers, especially those in rural areas. Fibrus is aware of a service outage in the Poyntzpass area. Fibrus is committed to addressing any issues, concerns, and network outages promptly, ensuring its services meet the needs of all residents, taking […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Encourages Residents to Have a Fun, Safe and Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a time for frightful fun and spooky celebrations, for dressing up and trick or treating, for bobbing for apples and being ‘wowed’ by fireworks – a super exciting time of year for the young and the young at heart! However, as well as all of the enjoyment, activities and entertainment, it is also […]

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Farmer Convicted at Newry Court

Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd. Mr McGladdery pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following the discovery that Mr McGladdery had moved 42 […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Police Concern For Patryk Kurnyta, 15

Police in Newry are concerned for the whereabouts of the following missing person, Mr Patryk Kurnyta, 15 years old. He is Described as 6ft, stocky build, blonde hair wearing black Liverpool Zip up Top with red shoulders, Black trainers, Black Under Amour bottoms. He was last seen at 1220 hours in the Mountnorris area. He […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Health Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

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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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

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 […]