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Community Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Expresses Concern Over ‘Phone First’ System Becoming Permanent

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by the Royal College of GPs that the ‘Phone First’ system will be maintained will cause a great degree of concern amongst the public, who continue to experience delays and difficulty in accessing GP services. The DUP MP has written to the Royal College of GPs […]

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Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Large Quantity of Drugs Seized in Portadown

Police in Portadown seized a large quantity of Class A, B and C drugs in the Churchill Park area and made one arrest, Thursday April 21st. Following the seizure a sum of money was also recovered. A 50-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of a number of drug offences including possession of a Class A […]

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Crime South Down

Anti Social Behaviour at Rathfriland Churches

Banbridge Neighbourhood Team are aware of anti-social behaviour occurring around numerous churches in Rathfriland specifically in the adjacent graveyards.  We are able to say that this has been caused by young people and enquiries are continuing to identify individuals.  Parents – please be aware where your children are and educate them about anti-social behaviour and […]

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Election 2022 Politics South Down

DUP South Down Officers Resign From Party and Pledge Support to TUV

All of the DUP South Down officers resign from the Party and pledge their support to TUV candidate Harold McKee. In another dramatic development the entire officer team of the South Down DUP Association have resigned from the Party and are now supporting the TUV candidate, Harold McKee, in the forthcoming Assembly election. Those resigning include the current […]

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Crime South Down

Man Charged Following Newcastle Incident

One man has been charged following an incident in the King Street area of Newcastle which occurred on Sunday (24th April). The man, aged 36, has been charged with a number of offences, including threats to kill, kidnapping, common assault and aggravated burglary. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on 23rd May. […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2022 – Open for Applications

Capital grants up to a maximum of £4,999 are now available to rural businesses to support the sustainability, recovery and development of micro businesses through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme administered and managed by local Councils. Capital grants can provide up to a maximum of 50% grant rate and are available […]

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Crime South Down

Attempted Burglary and Kidnapping in Newcastle, Co.Down

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary and kidnapping in Newcastle on Sunday evening (24th April). Detective Inspector Johnston said “We received a report shortly after 9.30pm that a man, aged in his 70s,  had been assaulted and entry to his home was attempted in the King Street area […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

75 Mile Hike an Inspirational Legacy for Molly Moo – Lockhart

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid tribute to a group of local charity fundraisers who have embarked on a 75 mile hike in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A total of £3500 has been raised so far to support the work of the hospice, in memory of local girl Molly Moo […]

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Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal Following Portadown Car Thefts

Detectives are appealing for information following reports of two keyless car thefts from the Portadown area in the early hours of today (Tuesday, 19th April). On both occasions, a blue BMW was reported stolen. The first theft was reported from the Drumnacanvy Road area in the early hours of today (Tuesday) around 2.45am. The second was […]

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Banbridge Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP to Host ‘Evening of Reflection’

Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart has announced she will be hosting a special ‘Evening of Reflection’ to remember the ‘Thin Green Line’ that protected life and liberty in Northern Ireland in the face of a brutal terrorist campaign. The event will be held in Brownlow House on 28th April 2022, at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is essential. Announcing the […]

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Crime Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Woman Arrested Following RTC in Craigavon

A woman in her 50s arrested following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Pinebank area of Craigavon on Monday 18th April, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A man in his 40s who was injured following the incident remains in a critical condition in hospital. Our enquiries are continuing and […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

NMD Council Bank Holiday Refuse Collection Arrangements

EASTER HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Waste Management and Household Recycling Centres 🟡Refuse CollectionAll refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on Easter Monday and Tuesday. 👉PLEASE HAVE YOUR BIN AT KERBSIDE FOR 6.00AM TO ENSURE COLLECTION, NO EXCESS BAGS OF WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED. 🟡Household Recycling CentresAll Household Recycling Centres will be OPEN […]