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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Christian Ethos In Schools Must Be Defended – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart was at the Supreme Court as judgment was handed down in the challenge brought against the place of religious education and collective worship in Northern Ireland’s schools. This case has become a focal point in the wider effort by some to dilute, sideline or dismantle the Christian ethos that has […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Urgent Action on AccessNI Delays Impacting Childcare Providers

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has warned that long delays in the AccessNI vetting process are placing significant strain on childcare providers across Northern Ireland. With many providers reporting waits of up to eight weeks before new staff are cleared to begin work, vital childcare services are being left understaffed and unable to meet demand. […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Evora Hospice Congratulates Lurgan’s Deirdre Breen on Pride of Britain Nomination

Evora Hospice (formerly Southern Area Hospice) has congratulated Lurgan women Deirdre Breen on her nomination for the Pride of Britain awards in recognition of her efforts to help raise over £1million for the hospice. Deirdre Breen founded the Lurgan-based support group The Friends of Evora Hospice and has given huge amounts of her time to its work. […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Sport Upper Bann

Aghagallon Champion For “Games For All” Is July’s Translink Ulster GAA Volunteer of the Month

Twenty-one-year-old Briege McIntyre from St. Mary’s GAC Aghagallon in Co. Antrim has been awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for July 2025. The award is presented each month to young volunteers whose efforts best demonstrate the volunteering ethos and community spirit of the GAA. Briege is a dedicated coach, role […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced For Sex Offences Against Six Children Over Course of 10 Years

Thursday 4th September, at Craigavon Crown Court, 40 year old Patrick Lavery from Lurgan, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, half to be served in custody and the remaining half on license for; four counts of gross indecency with a child, two counts of indecent assault on a female child, two counts of indecent […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

20 Yr Old Man With Shining or Directing a Laser Beam Towards a Vehicle

Police have charged a 20-year-old man with shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle, endangering the safety of a vehicle, and shining a light to dazzle or distract a pilot, after a laser beam was reported to have been directed at a police helicopter in the Victoria Street area of Lurgan at around […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Uncategorized Upper Bann

Lurgan: House Fire Treated as Arson

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a fire at a property in Lurgan in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 19th July. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Shortly after 1am, we received a report that a house was on fire in the Windsor Avenue area of the town. “Officers along with colleagues […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Ignoring Crumbling Water Infrastructure: McNulty

The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Open Farm Weekend an Opportunity to Experience Life Beyond Farmgate

As a strong advocate for all things farming in Northern Ireland, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging members of the public to support the Bank of Ireland Open Farm weekend – commencing on Saturday, 14th June. “Launched in 2012, the free on-farm experience is a showcase for the province’s vibrant farming industry. The two-day event […]

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Community Constituency International Louth Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

March From Lurgan to Omeath For Palestine

More than just imposed mass starvation, innocents are being lured by the prospect of aid shipments and gunned down. Crowds are concentrated into pens to be fed. Aid is being weaponised but figuratively & literally. Palestine activists across Armagh and beyond have arranged a march focused on complicity of our own & other western governments […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged to Court With Magheralin Attempted Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a man to court following a serious domestic assault in Magheralin on Friday, 14th March. The man, aged 29, has been charged with attempted murder and domestic abuse.  He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17th March. As […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

More Than 8,000 Pupils to Participate In Phone-Free Pilot

Education Minister, Paul Givan has announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland will participate in a phone-free pilot. The pilot, which will begin in September 2025, will examine the benefits of restricting the use of mobile phones during the school day. Paul Givan said: “Since becoming Education Minister, I have […]