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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 46 Fire Stations across Northern Ireland. On-Call Firefighters are part-time Firefighters who respond to emergency incidents in their local area, including fires, road traffic collisions and other specialist service calls. They also play a crucial role in providing safety advice to their […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has met with local Portadown based charity Aspire NI to discuss what steps Government can take to help eradicate child poverty. The DUP representative was joined by Cllr Margaret Tinsley, in their meeting with Katie Cromie from Aspire NI. Speaking after the meeting, Carla said: “Aspire NI exists to work with […]
Police in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault in the Lough Road area of the town on Friday evening, January 6th.Inspector Mills said: “Police received a report that a man had been assaulted inside a property in the area between 9 and 10pm by another male. “The victim sustained injuries […]
Member of Parliament, Carla Lockhart, has said burglaries in Lurgan and Portadown over the weekend are deeply alarming, and has urged householders and local businesses to do all they can to keep their properties secure. Commenting, the Upper Bann representative said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with those who have had to endured the […]
By Paul Higgins Two more men were remanded into custody today (sat) accused of the murder of Shane Whitla. Appearing separately at Lisburn Magistrates Court by videolink from police custody, 27-year-old Jake O’Brien and Joshua Cotter (29) confirmed they understood the charges. While Cotter, from Madrid Street in Belfast and O’Brien are jointly charged with […]
Major Investigation Team Detectives investigating the murder of 39-year-old Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday, January 12, have charged a 25-year-old man with murder. He is expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Friday January 20. ENDS
Detectives in Lurgan investigating an aggravated burglary in the Monroe Avenue area on Sunday, January 8, have made a renewed appeal for information about a vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly before 6am on January 8, it was reported that a number of masked men armed with weapons, including a […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday January 12th have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this evening, Wednesday January 18th, and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning following the search of a house in the Lurgan area. A 41-year-old man arrested by detectives on suspicion […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have conducted a search of a house in the Lurgan area and arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested today, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with well over 200 other attendees at a fantastic ‘Big Breakfast’ event, hosted by Banbridge District Orange Lodge on Saturday. Commenting after the event, Carla said: “This was a fantastic community event, and my congratulations and thanks going to District Master Stuart Magill and all those involved in putting […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said help is available for anyone living in Upper Bann who is encountering problems in accessing the £600 support payment, being issued by the Government as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme. Carla Lockhart said: “This scheme is welcome, and I know that it will provide a much needed […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has joined with Knitted Knockers Northern Ireland at their first ever ‘Managing the Menopause – Women’s Wellness Day” event held at Brownlow House on Saturday. Speaking after attending the event, where she was joined by Councillor Margaret Tinsley, Carla said: “This was a very important event, providing an opportunity […]
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