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O’Dowd Meets Road Safe NI

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met the chairman of Road Safe NI Charity, David Jackson. Road Safe NI is a voluntary organisation that promotes safety on the roads, reaching out to local communities and vulnerable road users through its network of local committees. Minister O’Dowd said: “Sadly, 38 people have lost their lives on our roads […]

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Adam’s Legacy Lives On – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined hundreds of “Adam’s Army” volunteers at Craigavon Lakes this weekend to participate in the third and final 24-hour walk challenge for B Positive. Speaking at the event, Carla said: “It is hard to believe it has been a two years since the bright shining star of the County Down, […]

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Beattie Calls For Review of Criminal Damage Compensation Scheme

Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has called for the Justice Minister to urgently review the qualifying criteria for a compensation scheme in light of recent racist attacks on houses and businesses. Mr. Beattie commented. “This weeks’ series of racist inspired violence has thrown up a number of issues that politicians need to […]

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Council Congratulates The Deluxe Group on Securing Major £30m Cruise Ship Fit-Out Contract

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councillor Sarah Duffy has led the chorus of congratulations sent to The Deluxe Group following yesterday’s major announcement that the Portadown-based company has secured a £30m contract to fit out the interior of a new cruise ship in Germany. Established more than 50 years ago, the […]

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Banbridge Rail Connection Welcomed- Savage

Sinn Féin Cllr Kevin Savage has welcomed news that Banbridge will benefit from a new cross border rail link.   The news came in the All Island Strategic Rail Review published by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. Cllr Savage said: “ Banbridge being connected to the new rail line will be a huge boost to the entire […]

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MP Hails Clogher Show a Huge Agri-Food Success

Clogher Valley Agricultural Society’s annual show marks the end of the summer show circuit in Northern Ireland. Among the thousands of visitors attending this year’s 104th show was DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP. “It has been a tremendous family day out and I’d like to congratulate Clogher Valley Agricultural Society […]

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O’Dowd Welcomes All-Island Rail Review Publication

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. Welcoming the report and its 32 recommendations, Minister O’Dowd said: “This is an ambitious piece of work carried out by independent consultants, which has the potential to transform our rail network across the island.  It offers an opportunity to deliver real and lasting […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Craigavon

Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]

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TUV Raise Incident at Lurgan PSNI Station Following GAA Final

TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has written to the Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final I write to inquire as to what action is being taken following the erection of Armagh GAA flags on Lurgan PSNI station following the GAA final on Sunday. […]

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MP Urging Agri-Food Sector to Avail of £46m Funding Boost

The DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is urging local businesses to avail of a multi-million-pound investment scheme designed to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland. The £46m Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) was announced earlier this week by Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Invest NI chief Kieran Donoghue. Ms […]

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Lockhart Welcomes New Dairy Contract Regulations

DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has welcomed the new legislation on dairy contracts which came into force earlier this month. “The Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 applies to all new contracts relating to the purchase of milk from dairy farmers. The new regulations aim to establish transparency and accountability […]

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Elective Care Centres Helping to Reduce Waiting Lists – Health Minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]