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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

BVA Medicines Warning a Reminder of Protocol Impact

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said comments by the President of the British Veterinary Association regarding access to animal medicines reinforces the need for the Government to act to address the problems caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking to MPs in Westminster, the DUP DEFRA Spokesperson said: “The reality is that in Northern […]

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Community Groups – Applications Are Open for You to Receive up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and community 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 […]

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Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

DUP Delegation Meet With Southern Trust

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery.  Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

New One-Stop Specialist Gynae Clinic

A new service is being piloted in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust aims to reduce waiting times and improve the quality of life for women with a specialist gynae need. The Gynae Rapid Access Clinic East (GRACE) is a pilot that provides a one stop clinic providing assessment, investigations and management for patients. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

People Being Left in the Dark Over Energy Support Payments – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it’s unfair that people are being left in the dark over the £400 Energy Payment which was promised months ago. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Workers and families are struggling to pay through the roof energy bills and they need support now as we approach a cold winter. […]

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New Warm Spaces Scheme and Online Cost of Living Support Hub Launched

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launches new Warm Spaces Scheme and online Cost of Living Support Hub to help support local community groups and residents this autumn and winter. The new Warm Spaces Scheme is designed to help local community groups deliver eligible programmes across a network of 18 council community centres, […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Primark Announces Opening Date for New Craigavon Store

Primark has announced that it will open the doors of its highly anticipated Craigavon store, located in Rushmere Shopping Centre, on Friday 16 December at 10am. Primark Craigavon will be the retailer’s ninth store in Northern Ireland and will create a significant number of new jobs for the area. The new store is part of the retailer’s […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Sexual Assault

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a sexual assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 30th October. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “It was reported at around 3.30am that a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she was walking in the Lough Road area. […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Dies Following RTC in Magheralin

Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Orange Lane area of Magheralin on Sunday morning, 30th October. Road closures in place at the Orange Lane junction of Drumnabreeze Road and the Newforge Road have now been lifted. An investigation is underway and police are appealing to anyone […]

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Think ‘green’ this Halloween!

Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]

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Tory Chaos While Families Suffer- O’Dowd

Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has spoken of workers, families and businesses paying the price for the chaos and incompetence caused by the British Government.  Commenting on Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister, the MLA said: “Liz Truss has resigned after forty-five days of turmoil and instability caused by her and her party.  “The cost of […]

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Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

New Prime Minister Must Bring Stability – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC said: “Back in July as Boris Johnson was preparing to leave office, I said that the United Kingdom needs strong, stable Government and that this was especially the case with regard to Northern Ireland in the absence of the devolved institutions. “Three months on, another Prime Minister is about to […]