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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Figures from The Police Service of Northern Ireland show that a total of 3,604 calls for help in relation to domestic abuse incidents were made over the Christmas period during their annual Operation ‘Season’s Greetings’. On Christmas Day, they received 110 calls from domestic abuse victims and concerned loved ones. This is an increase of […]
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 […]
The Alliance Party has selected Robbie Alexander as its candidate in Craigavon for the forthcoming local government elections, scheduled to take place in May. Mr Alexander has lived locally all his life and currently works in professional services as a chartered management accountant. He is an active cyclist who has raced for local club Orchard CC […]
SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has condemned the illegal dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam and has reported the issue to Council. Emmajayne McKernan said, “This is an environmental crime and those who dumped the tyres have shown little regard for the local area or its people who will have to meet the costs […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the closure of the Newry Reporter, one of Ireland’s longest running local papers, is a true loss for the whole community. The Newry & Armagh MP said: “I was shocked to learn earlier this week that the Newry Reporter would be stopping circulation at the end of […]
The Energy Bill Support Scheme payments will begin in Northern Ireland today, Monday 16 January, with the first payments being made to consumers registered as vulnerable with their energy supplier, and the remainder being posted in batches to assist delivery. Speaking as the first payments are dispatched, Peter McClenaghan, Director of Infrastructure and Sustainability at […]
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