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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by Portadown based The Deluxe Group of a £1.5m expansion and the creation of fifty jobs is a welcome boost for the area, and an example of how local industry is making a mark worldwide. Carla Lockhart said: “This is fantastic news for The Deluxe Group […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart called with the ladies at St Mark’s Portadown on Friday, at the Friday Café initiative. The DUP representative was joined by local Councillor Margaret Tinsley. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “Across Upper Bann so many churches are serving the local community in a variety of ways, offering support […]
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has been out and about in the constituency over the weekend, supporting groups with fundraising endeavours. The local representative attended Portadown Ex-Servicemen Lodge Big Breakfast, and a Coronation Coffee Morning at Scarva Street Presbyterian Church in Banbridge. Speaking after attending the events, Carla Lockhart said: “It wouldn’t be […]
The SDLP has nominated councillor Eamon McNeill as its Portadown candidate in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McNeill has submitted his nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said he was delighted to have a candidate of Councillor McNeill’s calibre contesting the election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the decision by Barclays to close their Portadown branch from the end of July is yet another blow to the high street, and the presence of banks in our town centres. Commenting, the DUP representative said: “This will be a blow for Barclays customer base in Portadown and […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a teenage boy has sadly died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Moy Road, Portadown. A spokesperson from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly before 4.20am on Sunday morning, 16th April that a pedestrian had been involved in a collision […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an ATM theft at the Dungannon Road area of Portadown on Friday 3rd March. Detective Chief Inspector Thornton said: “Shortly before 8:15am, it was reported to police that two men entered the forecourt of a service station in the area in the early hours of Friday 3rd March. […]
Detectives investigating the murder of 37 year old Alesia Nazarova, who died following a house fire at the Church Street area in Portadown on Tuesday 21st March, have charged a 25 year old man with murder, attempted murder, arson with intent to endanger life and theft. He appeared at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Saturday 25th March. As […]
The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party for suggesting that ABC Council hold an annual pride event in the district despite a cost of living crisis and financial constraints within the Council budget. The party has also slammed the supposedly “equality driven” Alliance Party despite excluding Christians in their proposal. Statement by Lagan Valley TUV […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Portadown. Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: “Police received a report of a house fire in the Church Street area of Portadown at around 2.15am this morning, Tuesday 21st March. “Officers attended […]
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Portadown. Speaking on the issue Carla Lockhart MP said, “Very sad news this morning coming from Portadown with the confirmation that the police are investigating the 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚. 𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 […]
Did you know, there are many different types of anti-social behaviour? (ASB) These can range from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. There are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to, depending on the issue – so Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP have produced leaflets and posters which provide […]
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