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ABC Council Community Council Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann

Alliance Party Selects Jessica Johnston as New Lagan River Councillor

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 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Remember to Licence Your Dog – or Face a Fine Urges Council!

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 […]

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ABC Council Community Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Sign-Up For the Annual Craigavon Lake Run!

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 […]

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Community Lurgan

UK Pipe Band Championship Blows in to Lurgan Park

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 […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Paid for Abuse of Children in Philippines and Romania

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 […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced for ABH and Threats to Kill

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 […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Thanks Voters

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 […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Future Security of Rushmere Vital for Local Economy – MP

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 […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Robust Protections Needed From Online Harms – Lockhart

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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Agriculture Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Presses DEFRA for Farm Support

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary of State, George Eustice, to press for Government to take immediate and significant steps to help support primary producers at this time of economic pressures on farms. As DUP Spokesperson on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at Westminster, Mrs Lockhart said: “Farmers across Northern […]

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Community Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Expresses Concern Over ‘Phone First’ System Becoming Permanent

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by the Royal College of GPs that the ‘Phone First’ system will be maintained will cause a great degree of concern amongst the public, who continue to experience delays and difficulty in accessing GP services. The DUP MP has written to the Royal College of GPs […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

75 Mile Hike an Inspirational Legacy for Molly Moo – Lockhart

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid tribute to a group of local charity fundraisers who have embarked on a 75 mile hike in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A total of £3500 has been raised so far to support the work of the hospice, in memory of local girl Molly Moo […]