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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Innovative New Programme to Support Young Doctors

The Southern Trust is introducing an innovative new programme to support the development of medical staff and improve service stability. Shaped by young doctors, the new multi-year rotational programme, offers a development pathway for locally employed doctors who are not in a formal national training programme. It includes structured pathways, supervision, support and opportunities to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Global Instability Highlights Need For Prioritisation of UK Food Security: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that escalating global instability highlights the urgent need for the United Kingdom to prioritise national food security and protect domestic agriculture. Commenting on the continuing war in Ukraine and the growing instability in the Middle East, the MP warned that geopolitical conflict is increasingly exposing the fragility of […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

MP Urges Chancellor to Restore Confidence In British Farming

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart MP is calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming Spring Budget to right the wrongs of her previous actions. In a letter addressed to the Rachel Reeves MP, the DUP’s Westminster Agriculture spokesperson, has urged the Treasury to reconsider its inheritance tax reforms, and deliver meaningful and practical support […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Confirm Body of Caitlin Green, Death Not Being Treated as Suspicious

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a body located in the Princes Street area of Lurgan on Saturday afternoon, 7th February is that of 24-year-old Caitlin Green. A post-mortem examination has now concluded, and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Our thoughts are with Caitlin’s family at this sad time. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown: Man Given Life Sentence For Murder of Sister

Kornelijus Bracas appeared before court, Monday 26 January, for offences including the murder of his sister, Alesia Nazarova, and arson with intent to endanger the life of his 12-year-old niece. The 27-year-old was given a life sentence last October having pleaded guilty to murder aggravated by domestic abuse. Today, appearing before Belfast Crown Court, Bracas was told he will […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Residents Evacuated In Security Alert

A security alert in the Shankill Street area of Lurgan has ended. Police received a report at around 4.35 am that a suspicious object had been left in the area. Chief Inspector Tim Flanigan said: “Officers attended the scene along with Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who examined the object and declared it nothing untoward. “Residents […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Seriously Injured Man In Portadown

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a seriously injured man in Portadown.  Inspector Walker said: “We received a report at approximately 6am this morning, Tuesday 20th January, concerning a man who had been potentially struck by a vehicle in the Loughgall Road area of Portadown. “Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes DAERA Support For BTV Movement Testing Within Control Zones

Confirmation that DAERA will absorb laboratory costs associated with the mandatory pre-movement testing of animals in the designated Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, has been welcomed by Carla Lockhart MP. The DUP Agriculture spokesperson said: “The BTV-3 incursion was an unexpected blow for farmers in Northern Ireland, and I have been calling for support and mitigation […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Gold Star For Trauma and Orthopaedics

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic service has received national recognition for commitment to patient safety, for the fifth consecutive year.  Also, for the first time, the team has been awarded with gold accreditation as a National Joint Registry (NRJ) Quality Data Provider for the high-quality information they provide about joint […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Half a Million In Class A Drugs Seized In Portadown

The Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £500,000 and made four arrests. Detective Inspector Stickland said: “Shortly before 5:00pm on Friday, 19th December officers stopped and searched a vehicle in the vicinity of Northway, Portadown. Following the search a significant seizure of Class A […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Health Upper Bann

Lord Mayor’s Charity Spinathon Raises Funds For Epilepsy Action NI

From start to finish, the Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon was on a roll, helping raise a fantastic £1,400 for Epilepsy Action NI. Taking place on Friday 12 December at South Lake Leisure Centre, the high-energy event saw participants pedal throughout the day in 30-minute slots, helping turn fitness into funds! Thanks to the generosity of those […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Upper Bann

Lord Mayor to host Evening of Christmas Praise

Join the Lord Mayor for an Evening of Christmas Praise and experience the true magic of the season through uplifting carols, inspiring music and festive cheer all while raising funds for Epilepsy Action NI and Evora Hospice Care, formerly Southern Area Hospice Services. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman […]