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Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]
Speaking on a visit to Balmoral Show, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged retailers to ensure that, amidst a range of cost pressures throughout the supply chain, farm gate prices are not squeezed to leave farmers in an unprofitable production cycle. After engaging with some of the retailers displaying at the show, the DUP representative […]
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has met with the NIO to discuss the Government’s new proposals aimed at dealing with Legacy matters, and told them that the legislation must be both victim and justice focused. Doug Beattie said: “Today I met with NIO representatives and received a briefing on the Northern Ireland […]
The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area. Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said: “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is reminding all residents that if you keep or own a dog you must obtain a dog licence from Council. It is compulsory for all dog owners to have a current dog licence for their dog – otherwise they could face a fixed penalty fine of £80 or […]
Spring into action and get your trainers at the ready for the fun-filled annual Craigavon Lake Run! Taking place on Wednesday 1st June 2022 from 6.45pm, South Lake Leisure Centre will be the venue for this year’s event. Participants can take part in the 1k family fun run, 5k, 10k or 10k wheelchair races. Sponsored […]
Bands from the UK and Ireland will descend upon Lurgan Park on Saturday 11th June 2022 as the park plays host to the prestigious UK Pipe Band Championships for the second time. Organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, the competition will feature hundreds of players, including the best local pipers from varying competition […]
A Lurgan man has been convicted of paying for and directing the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines and Romania. Eamon Goodfellow, 50, from Lurgan Co.Armagh living in St Albans, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers on 14 June 2018 and all of his electronic devices were seized for analysis. A number of […]
Thursday 5th May, a 33 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and threats to kill. Anacleto Brites will serve 8 months in prison and 16 months on license. Detective Constable Graham said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has thanked all those who came out to vote his party at the recent Assembly election. Mr O’Dowd said : ‘A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me and Sinn Féin. It is an honour to represent the people of Upper Bann, I will do my very best […]
Commenting on the announcement that the owners of Rushmere Shopping Centre have gone into administration, DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “Rushmere is a vital component of the local retail landscape in Upper Bann, complementing the wonderful selection of local retailers to be found on high streets across the area. Hundreds of jobs […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Government to strengthen their draft Online Safety Bill, to protect all internet users from online harms. Mrs. Lockhart, who throughout her political career has been subjected to horrific abuse from online trolls, told Parliament that whilst freedom of speech must be protected, that which was illegal […]
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