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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Levelling-Up Boost for Upper Bann Welcome – Lockhart

DUP MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has expressed her delight at news that the FE McWilliams Gallery in Banbridge is to benefit from £3.5m in Levelling Up funding from the Government, to help fund an expansion and upgrade of the popular Banbridge based gallery. The local representative also welcomed funding towards provision of female […]

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King Welcomes Road Works for Clontigora

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the commencement of roadworks by DFI on the Clontigora road. The Councillor for Newry DEA and Fathom said:  “The initial works carried out by DFI this week are a step in the right direction.  “I had reported the road to DFI for repair last week and it’s good […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Armagh Sportswear Company, Playr-fit Supports Upcoming Athletes

We are delighted to announce Lewis Bellew and Siofra McCreesh from St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen as the first Playr-fit Elite Athlete Scholarship recipients of the new year. The main sport for Lewis is Gaelic football and Siofra is a dual athlete taking part in Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie. Both athletes also participate in cross country […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Secures Long Awaited Footpath for Camlough

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed news that DFI will soon begin works on a long awaited footpath on the Newtown road in Camlough. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The campaign for this footpath came about after a young boy was knocked down while crossing the Newtown road between Cashel close and Cloughan court […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

28 Year Old Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday January 12th have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this evening, Wednesday January 18th, and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning following the search of a house in the Lurgan area. A 41-year-old man arrested by detectives on suspicion […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

Dáithí’s Law Delayed 

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that a delay to Dáithií’s law is an absolute disgrace. He was speaking after it emerged the automatic opt-out organ donation system will be held up due to the lack of an Executive and Assembly. Mr McGrath said the DUP’s Stormont boycott could not be allowed to stand […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Killeavy Man Faces Eight Drug Charges After US Extradition

A Killeavy man has appeared in court following his extradition from the US. A bench warrant was issued for Anthony Gerard Maguire, of Bearna Park, Killeavy, in 2015 after he failed to answer his bail in relation to eight drug offences. Mr Maguire was remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to 1 February. He […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Another Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have conducted a search of a house in the Lurgan area and arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested today, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Banbridge Orange ‘Big Breakfast’ a Real Success – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with well over 200 other attendees at a fantastic ‘Big Breakfast’ event, hosted by Banbridge District Orange Lodge on Saturday. Commenting after the event, Carla said: “This was a fantastic community event, and my congratulations and thanks going to District Master Stuart Magill and all those involved in putting […]

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MP Offers Assistance to Those Encountering Energy Support Payment Problems

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said help is available for anyone living in Upper Bann who is encountering problems in accessing the £600 support payment, being issued by the Government as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme. Carla Lockhart said: “This scheme is welcome, and I know that it will provide a much needed […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Calls for Awareness of Menopause to Increase

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has joined with Knitted Knockers Northern Ireland at their first ever ‘Managing the Menopause – Women’s Wellness Day” event held at Brownlow House on Saturday. Speaking after attending the event, where she was joined by Councillor Margaret Tinsley, Carla said: “This was a very important event, providing an opportunity […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

25 Year Old Arrested in Shane Whitla Murder Case

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this morning, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 101.  Alternatively, […]