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Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown Sport

Final Call for Sports Bursary Applications

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wish to remind athletes that completed applications for the Sports Bursary Scheme will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm. The Sports Forum have created the Sports Bursaries to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown

Get Ready to Light Up Our Borough

ABC Council is set to light up the borough with a virtual light switch-on on Saturday 4th December at 7.30pm. One of the highlights of the Christmas celebrations will be the virtual light switch-on lighting up our city, towns and villages across the borough. The event will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and online […]

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Crime Portadown

Police Appeal Following Portadown Murder

Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 23 year old Jake Bailey-Sloan who died following an incident in Portadown Town centre in the early hours of Sunday 17th October 2021, have revisited the scene and issued a renewed appeal for information. At a media facility held in Portadown […]

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Armagh Banbridge Lurgan Portadown

Search is on for ABC Business Champions

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC Council) has unveiled details of its Business Awards which will officially recognise, reward and profile its most industrious, hardworking and enterprising organisations. At a virtual event at the end of a jam-packed Enterprise Week, it was announced that the ABC Business Awards will be held in February […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Portadown

Lord Mayor Urges Residents to ‘Be Allergen Aware’

There has been a lot of publicity recently around Natasha’s Law – the new Food Safety Law that is now in place requiring food retailers to provide full details of the ingredients and allergens in all pre-packaged food.  This publicity has heightened public awareness around an issue that can have a major impact on many […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Lurgan Portadown

Enterprise Week Off to a Flying Start!

To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is taking place this week, International Speaker & Author Prof Niall McKeown and Clare McGee, Innovate NI and delivery Agent for Council’s Transform your Business Programme will be speaking on ‘Why & How Digital Innovators Win’. Dr Janet Gray MBE, World Champion Water Skier will share her top tips […]

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Armagh Business Lurgan Portadown

Lord Mayor Welcomes Almac Announcement of 1,000 Local Jobs

This morning, Almac announced the creation of 1,000 jobs over the next three years within Northern Ireland – and the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr has welcomed the news. “I am absolutely delighted to hear of this incredible recruitment drive by Almac that will see the pharmaceutical giant take […]

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Armagh Lurgan Portadown

Small Floral Grant Scheme Now Open

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council is encouraging communities to improve their local environment by planting flowers and shrubs. Local constituted community groups across the Borough are invited to apply for a grant up to a maximum of £250 to purchase bedding plants and shrubs. Council will purchase the bedding plants or shrubs on behalf […]

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Election 2022 Lurgan Politics Portadown

TUV Announce Upper Bann Candidate

TUV have announced that Darrin Foster will be the party’s Upper Bann candidate in next year’s Assembly election. Announcing his candidature Mr Foster said: “A native of Derrylee between Portadown and Dungannon I grew up in a traditional family and attended Killicomaine Junior High and Craigavon Senior High schools. After completing my education I started […]

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Armagh Portadown

Oil Spill Between Armagh and Portadown

Motorists are asked to exercise extreme caution at the College Hill road between Armagh and Portadown following a significant oil spill. Please seek an alternative route for your journey. ENDS  

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Armagh Banbridge Lurgan Portadown Sport

Council Launch Sports Bursary

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum are delighted to announce their Sports Bursary Scheme in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is now open for application. Now in its fourth year, these awards are designed to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside in the Borough and have the […]