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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to call for an extension to the cut in VAT for our hospitality sector, and a return to the 5% rate that was enacted earlier in the pandemic. Carla Lockhart said: “Our hospitality industry is in crisis. I am speaking with local businesses […]
Police are investigating following a report of a serious assault at the Windsor Manor area of Newry this morning (Monday 3rd January). One man has been taken to hospital for his injuries and another man has been arrested in relation to the incident. There are no further details at this stage. “We would appeal to anyone […]
Young people from different backgrounds have found that soccer is the international language that can bring them together, thanks to a Garda initiative that has been running in Dundalk for the last number of months. The Late Night League, which has been running in the town for 12 years, is funded by the Children’s Services […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the completion of the £400,000 Craigavon Lakes Active Travel Improvement Scheme. The Upper Bann representative said: “The completion of this upgrade to the footways and cycleways at Craigavon Lakes is wonderful news, and will enhance the enjoyment of the area and its facilities to all who use it. The upgrade […]
Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating a road traffic incident that occurred late on Christmas night, Saturday 25th December, 2021 on the Newry Road, close to the Newry Bridge, Dundalk, Co. Louth. At approximately 11.35p.m. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a man (late 20s) lying on the road way. The man was in a […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Portadown based bicycle shop McCabe’s on marking 100 years in business, serving the community of Portadown and beyond. Carla Lockhart said: “To be in business for a century is a remarkable achievement. So many people in Portadown got “on their bike” for the first time following a purchase at […]
Two rural communities in County Armagh have benefited from more than £360,000 grant funding from the Basic Services Scheme of the NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – funded by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and European Union (EU), and delivered by Southern Organisation for Action in Rural Areas (SOAR ABC). SOAR ABC […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged local Upper Bann MLAs Doug Beattie and John O’Dowd to explain to the public why they believe it is right that a baby can be aborted on the grounds of disability to full term of pregnancy. Both Mr Beattie and Mr O’Dowd rejected a Bill by DUP MLA […]
SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed a budget allocation for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub at this months Strategic Policy and Resource Committee. Byrne said: “I was delighted to propose the budget allocation from the capital programme for the Recreational Hub at Camlough Lake during the last Strategic Policy and Resource committee of […]
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Cathal Boylan, welcomed an engagement with a number of GP’s in Keady. Speaking after the meeting, Cathal commented: “Myself and my party colleague Mickey Brady MP attended a meeting with GPs in Keady to discuss the current pressures on GP’s and what can be done to assist them. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason launched a Christmas Food Appeal recently to provide food and essential non-food items to residents who are most in need this Christmas. Seven drop off points across the district opened from Monday 22 November to Friday 10 December to enable members of the public to […]
For the second year running, Newry Mourne and Down District Councils Community Co-ordination Hub, in partnership with Norbrook are distributing 250 fresh meals throughout the District on the six Fridays leading up to Christmas. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Oonagh Magennis visited the Norbrook factory on Friday 10 December 2021 to […]
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