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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Odhran Kelly Named as Lurgan Murder Victim

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, who are carrying out a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in Lurgan, have named the deceased as Odhran Kelly. Mr Kelly, who was aged 23, was from the local area. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kelly said: “A murder investigation was launched […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Continue to Investigate Lurgan Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the murder of a man, yet to be identified, following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, who were arrested yesterday on […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

PSNI Launch Murder Enquiry In Lurgan

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder enquiry following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody assisting with police […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Property Ransacked and Sum of Money Taken In Banbridge Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Banbridge yesterday, Wednesday 22nd November. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “It’s believed that entry was gained to a house in the Willow Grove area of the town sometime between 1pm and shortly before 6.10pm. “The property was ransacked, and a sum of […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Craigavon Government Health Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]

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

Southern Trust Nurse Wins Prestigious UK Award

A nurse in the Southern Trust has won a UK award for improving the sleep of adults with learning disabilities. Julie Ann Colvin, Nurse Development Lead in Learning Disability, had her submission selected from over 920 entries in the Learning Disability Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2023. Julie Anne had secured funding through […]

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

Southern Trust Nurses Attend Buckingham Palace Reception

Two nurses attended a fabulous reception, hosted by His Majesty the King, to recognise the contribution they have made towards providing healthcare in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Annabelle Dalangin and Bincy Jose were among 400 internationally-educated nurses who attended the event at Buckingham Palace which paid tribute to the UK’s international nursing […]

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

Smear Test Clinics Begin As Part of Cervical Screening Services Review

“The Southern Trust can confirm that the first clinic will start this evening (Friday 17 November) to undertake repeat smear tests for women included in the Cervical screening services review. Women being offered a repeat smear test are those whose previous slide is unavailable either because their previous smear may have taken place more than […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

Details Published on Emergency Rate Relief For Businesses Affected by Recent Flooding

Land & Property Services (LPS) has published further information on the rate relief available to business premises impacted by the recent flooding. The rate relief measures will include 100% relief for non-domestic rates on flooded properties as well as support to help businesses temporarily relocate. Further information can be found on the nibusinessinfo website at https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/emergencyraterelief. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal for Information and Witnesses of Portadown Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary in Portadown. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “A report was received on Thursday, 9th November at approximately 8.45pm that a house in the Inglewood Manor had been entered sometime after 6.45pm that evening. “Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Upper Bann

Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 28/10/23

RESULTS: 28–10-2023 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Football Junior Club Championship First Round Box-It Athletic 15:30 Ballyhegan (Armagh) 1-06   1-16 Fintona (Tyrone) Grounds             29–10-2023 (Sun) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship First Round Kingspan Breffni 13:30 Cootehill (Cavan) 1-09   1-07 Killeavy (Armagh)           […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Amber Weather Warning For Down and Armagh

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning affecting counties Down and Armagh from 9.00pm tonight, Monday 30th October until 9.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 31st October . A yellow warning is in place for the rest of Northern Ireland. Persistent heavy rain will lead to further flooding and we would ask the public to take steps to […]