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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

 Normal Bin Collections to Resume for ABC Council Residents

Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council has updated bin collection advice for the week commencing Monday 26 September, when normal calendar bin collections will resume for residents following recent industrial action. The latest guidance available to residents is: • To follow their bin collection calendar. • To leave their bin out for collection by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

People Deserve a First Class Leisure Centre – Casey

Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has stated that people deserve to have a first class leisure facility in Newry and that the council must act to address a number of issues that have arisen in the centre. Speaking after a meeting with senior council officials this week, the Newry City Councillor said: “Following a number […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24th Sept

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 24 September 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Camlough Rovers 4 4 0 0 8 3 5 12 Cleary Celtic 3 2 1 0 8 5 3 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 0 1 13 4 9 6 Villa Rovers 3 2 0 1 8 4 4 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Raises Residents Concerns With Local Housing Manager.

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis met the local Housing Executive manager Liam Gunn along with residents of Belleeks today to highlight concerns around a number of issues. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A number of residents in Belleeks contacted me recently to inform me of a number of issues with their housing. “In response to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24th Sept

MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 1                                                                                    Ballybot United       3          Bessbrook United    6 Ballyholland             0          Rossowen                2 Magheralin Village  2          Cleary Celtic            5 PREMIER DIVISION    Greenfield Park        2         Cartwheel United      2 Camlough Rovers     3         Newry Celtic              2  NO GAME: Villa Rovers DIVISION ONE     Millburn United         4    Church Street FC            2 Newry Rovers            […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Scandalous Tory Budget’ Puts Pressure on Homeowners – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the ‘scandalous Tory budget’ which prioritises the super-rich and will not protect or support workers and families struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Speaking after the Tory Chancellor delayed his budget and the Bank of England threatened further hikes in interest rates, which will increase costs […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Suspected Arson Attack at House on Armagh Road, Tandragee

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a house on the Armagh Road, Tandragee, in the early hours of Monday 26th September. A report was received from a member of the public at around 4.10am that an outbuilding of a vacant house in the area was on fire. Officers attended along with colleagues from […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Planning Approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown Welcomed

An Alliance party MLA has welcomed planning approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown. The approved application includes a two storey extension to the rear of the primary school and internal refurbishment of the existing building. Commenting on the approval Eóin Tennyson MLA has said, “The approval of this planning application for Presentation Primary School […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council and Southern Trust Launch New Healthcare POD in the Borough

Local borough residents can now access a safe and private space to attend virtual healthcare appointments – thanks to a joint initiative between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Located in the Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre in Keady, and coming soon to Portadown Health […]

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Banbridge Climate Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Restored Assembly Must Introduce Fracking Ban, says Tennyson

Alliance Climate and Energy Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said a restored Assembly must introduce a ban on fracking in Northern Ireland. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after the UK Government moved to lift the moratorium on fracking in England. He said, “This is a rogue and retrograde step by the Conservatives that will do […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Politics South Down Stormont

As Oil Prices Rise by 140% in South Down, Executive Action is Needed Now More Than Ever! says Brown 

The Alliance Party have again reiterated the need for a functioning Executive and raised concerns that given the significant differences in energy markets between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, support from Westminster is not being properly tailored to people here.  At the start of the month, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a cap on the […]

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Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Police Appeal Following Damage of Narrow Water Memorial

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of criminal damage at a memorial in the Narrow Water area of Warrenpoint. A number of wreaths were reported to have been removed from their location and left in the vicinity. The report was made to police on Sunday morning, 25th September at 11am, however, the damage could have happened […]