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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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: 16 Yr Old Arrested For Series of Vehicle Thefts

Police have arrested a 16-year-old male following a series of vehicle thefts and attempted vehicle thefts in the Lurgan area, which occurred sometime overnight, between Friday 21st February and Saturday 22nd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “It was reported that a driving licence and a bank card were taken from a vehicle in the Richmount Gardens […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Newry and Armagh

Lurgan: Three Arrested on Suspicion of Producing a Class A Drug

Detectives in Lurgan, assisted by officers from the Tactical Support Group (TSG) and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO), conducted a search at a house in Larkfield Square, on Tuesday 4th February. Two men, aged 48 and 50, and a 50 year old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of producing a class A drug and taken […]

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

Ministers O’Dowd and Murphy Meet Mobile Network Industry

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have discussed the importance of mobile connectivity at a meeting with the mobile network industry. Speaking after the meeting, John O’Dowd said: “Modern and efficient telecommunications including high-quality mobile coverage is an everyday requirement for our population and our visitors.  “Our planning system plays a crucial role […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Newry and Armagh

Lurgan: Cocaine Seized In Vehicle Search

Police have arrested two men after stopping and searching a vehicle in Lurgan on Saturday, January 18th, and seizing a quantity of suspected cocaine. Officers on patrol in the Tandragee Road area shortly after 9.15pm stopped a vehicle and conducted a search. Two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, […]