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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Remembrance Service For Babies and Children

The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 31 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Upper Bann

Emergency Care Helps Farmer See His Bride Walk Down The Aisle

Just a few weeks before his wedding to fiancée Chloe Woods, farmer Lewis Williamson from Scarva suffered an accident while working on his farm, which could’ve cost him his sight had it not been for expert care provided at his local Specsavers. Chloe and Lewis met in 2019, and after five years together, Lewis got […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Upper Bann

Time to Prepare for Irish Reunification – Murphy

Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Woman Charged With Attack On Police Station

Following three arrests as part of the investigation into an attack on Lurgan police station, detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have charged a woman to court. The woman, aged 39, has been charged with obstructing police. She has been released unconditionally in respect of perverting the course of justice […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Grants Up to £75, 000 Available For Arts Groups In ABC

Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Portadown Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Portadown yesterday, Wednesday 22nd April. Detective Sergeant Egerton said: “Police received a report just after 4.30pm, that entry had been forced at a residential property in the Drumnagoon Meadows area, Portadown. The property had been ransacked and an amount of cash taken. We believe the […]

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

MP Says Government Must “Act Now” to Support Agriculture, Haulage and Construction Industries

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is co-ordinating a collaborative initiative which reflects shared demands from across the agriculture, haulage and construction industries, urgently calling for practical and meaningful solutions as the UK’s fuel crisis deepens. The MP has confirmed she is working closely with cross-party colleagues in Westminster to address the challenges facing key sectors […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Government Health Stormont Upper Bann

Minister Visit to Craigavon Area Hospital

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Craigavon Area Hospital to see first-hand the work of frontline teams delivering vital services across the Trust. During the visit, Mr Nesbitt met with staff across a number of key areas, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, the Maternity Unit and the Healthcare Science team. The Minister was welcomed by Trust […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

The Lord Mayor’s Cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Uncategorized Upper Bann

Bronze For Business Biodiversity

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first Trust in Northern Ireland to be awarded a Business and Biodiversity Charter. Business in the Community in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, delivers the Charter as a framework to help organisations to engage with biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, including animals, plants, […]

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

Lockhart Calls For Targeted Intervention to Stabilise Costs In Wake of Global Instability

DUP Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has said families, farmers and food producers across Northern Ireland and Great Britain are being squeezed from every direction as a result of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Her comments follow an updated forecast from the Institute of Grocery Distribution, which underlines the seriousness of the situation. “According […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Meeting with DEFRA Minister Robust and Constructive: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart held a robust and constructive meeting in London this week with DEFRA Minister Dame Angela Eagle.  The MP said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Minister for an engaging and detailed discussion on a range of pressing issues facing the UK’s agri-food sector. “The agenda was extensive, reflecting the scale […]