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Ten local rural communities throughout Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon turn village plans into reality thanks to nearly £2 million in funding from the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the European Union, and delivered by the Southern Organisation for Action in Rural […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident which occurred in Gilford on Saturday 13th August. Inspector Peters said: “At approximately 8:30pm, it was reported that several males were involved in an altercation with a motorist and a number of pedestrians in the Moyallan Road area. “Enquiries are continuing in relation to this incident we […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart and Portadown Councillor Margaret Tinsley have secured a range of improvements in the Bocombra and Drumnacanvy areas of Portadown, further to a number of issues being raised my members of the local community. Updating residents on the works carried out, Carla Lockhart said; “As public representatives both Margaret and I are […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has said the much deserved and anticipated new playpark for Gilford will soon be under construction, as it was confirmed that the project will go before the September meeting of the Planning Committee of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Commenting, the DUP representative said: “Alongside my Council colleagues Cllr. Paul […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on local businesses to register for a unique opportunity to showcase their offering to some of Northern Ireland’s largest procurement specialists. The NMD Tender for Growth Meet the Buyer event, which takes place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle at 9.30am on Thursday 22 September, will […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]
Transport Compliance NI has become one of the fastest growing transport compliance & workplace training companies in Northern Ireland. Boasting an array of services from workplace required training to specialist compliance services the Newry based business has gone from strength to strength, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Speaking to Clanrye News and […]
By Paul Higgins In addition to two counts of rape allegedly committed on 1 July this year, 31-year-old Denvior Larkin was also accused of attempting to anally rape the complainant on the same date and with intimidating her to withdraw her evidence on 30 August this year. Appearing at Newry Magistrates Court by videolink from […]
Organised Crime Unit Detectives have charged a 65 year old woman with a number of offences, including fraud by false misrepresentation, possessing items that breach a registered trademark and possessing criminal property. She is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on 28th September. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have slammed Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd for his decision to proceed with a feasibility study on a proposal to spend thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on a footbridge at the Bannfoot. The proposed bridge would cross the River Bann between Charlestown village and Columbkile. The DUP […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has sought a meeting with the PSNI in response to the high level of Burglaries in the district. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The number of burglaries being carried out in the area is deeply concerning, particularly the 44 reported in the Ballybot ward. “I would strongly encourage residents […]
TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed those who recently abused the Royal Black at a parade in Armagh City. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesman Keith Ratcliffe: “Last weekend we witnessed the next instalment of the on-going sectarian campaign which is being waged against the Unionist community in Newry and Armagh. “On Saturday […]
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