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ABC Council Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Sinn Féin Welcome Traders Meeting.

Sinn Féin Cllr & Deputy Mayor Sorchá McGeown has welcomed a meeting between North  street traders and Council with statutory agencies to discuss how to get the street reopened to traffic asap and support traders. Cllr McGeown said: “There has been justifiable criticism of the initial response by agencies to the challenges faced by traders […]

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Community Constituency Education Lurgan Sport Upper Bann

Lurgan Cúchulainn’s Represent Ulster at All-Britain Competition in London

A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories last weekend when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games). The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Concerns Over Abortion Being Taught In Schools

Speaking after a vote in Westminster on NIO proposals to introduce abortion promoting RSE into schools, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said this would be a backward move for Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “Northern Ireland has the most liberal abortion laws in these islands where babies can be aborted up to full […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged With Attempted Child Abduction In Lurgan

Detectives investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Brookehill area of Lurgan on Wednesday, 28th June have charged a 33-year-old man. He has been charged with attempted child abduction, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and kidnapping. The man has also been charged with attempted exposure and attempted sexual assault […]

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ABC Council Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Lurgan Upper Bann

Free Archaeology Open Day in Lurgan!

Explore the live excavation at Kilmocholmóg, meet the archaeologists behind the dig and take part in a range of family friendly heritage themed activities this Saturday 01 July. ABC Council’s Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme and Craigavon Historical Society are inviting all heritage enthusiasts to the special Kilmocholmóg archaeology open day taking place this Saturday 01 […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged Following Serious Assault In Lurgan

Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault in the Beech Court area of Lurgan on Saturday 17th June have charged a man to court. The man, aged 31, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 19th June. As is usual procedure, […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Assault Deeply Concerning – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said it is deeply concerning that a man was seriously assaulted on Saturday evening in Lurgan. Councillor O’Dowd said: “A man was seriously assaulted in the Shankill area of Lurgan on Saturday evening in an attack which is deeply concerning.  “I would appeal for anyone who witnessed this attack […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Serious Assault In Lurgan Leaves Man In Critical Condition

Detectives investigating the report of a serious assault in Lurgan on Saturday 17th June, have arrested a man.  Shortly after 7.15pm on Saturday evening, police received a report of an injured man in the Beech Court area of the town. Upon arrival of officers, a man with serious head injuries was being treated by ambulance […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Get Involved In Lurgan’s Medieval Dig

Ever wanted to try your hand at archaeology? This is your chance! ABC Council’s Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme and Craigavon Historical Society are encouraging local people to join the team from Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd as they carry out excavation work at an early medieval (AD400-1100) site in Lurgan. The site known as Kilmocholmóg, meaning ‘Church of […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

U-turn on Education Cuts the Right Decision – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education, Mark Browne, that he will not be proceeding with proposed cuts to Youth Services, and a range of Early Years Programmes including the Pathway Fund, Sure Start, BrightStart and Toybox. The DUP representative, who had lobbied the Department […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Calls for Scourge of TB to be Tackled

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the increased prevalence of TB in badgers is further evidence that action must be taken that reduces the disease, and to protect cattle across Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “The positive rate for TB in badgers tested has jumped from 16% in 2021 to 27% for 2022. That […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Builder Given Suspended Jail Sentence for Substandard Work

A self-employed contractor from Lurgan was today given an 18 months custodial sentence, suspended for three years, at Belfast Crown Court for carrying out work to a number of properties which was described in surveyors’ reports as substandard and unsafe. In a case brought by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS), Benjamin […]