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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lurgan on the evening of Thursday 12 January. The man has now been named as Shane Whitla, who was 39 years old and from Lurgan. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “Following […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan on 18 December 2022 have today, 13 January, arrested a 46-year-old man in the south Belfast area. He has been taken to Musgrave Police Station where he is currently being questioned by detectives. ENDS
Local MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Lurgan native Peter Haire on his selection as a DUP Candidate in the 2023 Local Government Elections, scheduled for 18th May. The new face to local politics will join experienced DUP representative Stephen Moutray on a strong DUP ticket at the polls for Lurgan DEA. Carla Lockhart said: “I […]
Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary in the Toberhewny Park area of Lurgan last night, Saturday 7th January. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “It was reported that at around 8.30pm three masked men armed with hammers and screwdrivers, had entered a house via a back door in the area. The men assaulted the male occupant and […]
A 32 year old man arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 32-year-old Natalie McNally in Lurgan on Monday 19th December, has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries. The investigation is still at an early stage and anyone […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the DUP are picking and choosing what aspects of the Protocol suit them and that their refusal to form an Executive has punished ordinary workers and families. O’Dowd said: “There has now been a lack of Executive for six months due to the DUP maintaining that the […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 32-year-old died a violent death having been stabbed a number of times, and there are signs of defensive injuries. Natalie was murdered at her home in the Silverwood Green area […]
Police are currently at the scene of the suspicious death of a woman in the Silverwood Green area of Lurgan. One man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Enquiries are continuing. ENDS
Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]
The artistic works of a palliative care patient have featured in the Southern Trust’s palliative care conference. Palliative care focuses on achieving the best quality of life for a person with a life-limiting illness, supporting people of all ages to live well as their condition progresses. Piotr Modrzejewski, 39, was from the Craigavon area and […]
Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the £7.5m investment commitment by Thompson Aeroseating in their Banbridge plant is a welcome boost for the local manufacturing economy. Alongside DUP MLA Diane Dodds, the local MP had engaged with Invest NI to help secure support for the firm. Carla Lockhart said: “Thompson Aeroseating has, […]
Upper Bann representative Carla Lockhart has been appointed to serve on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster. The DUP MP was chosen by her Party Leader, Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, to take on the important role. Speaking after her appointment, Carla Lockhart said: “I am very much looking forward to getting involved […]
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