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Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a road traffic collision at Northway in Portadown on Sunday afternoon, 10th September. A man in his 60s sadly died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes car at […]
Shane Stevenson (35) and Paul McKerr (54) were sentenced today, Monday 11 September, at Newry Crown Court. Stevenson had previously pleaded guilty to possession of firearms in suspicious circumstances, possession of firearms without a firearms certificate, and attempted possession of information of use to terrorists. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison, with a […]
Translink is advising passengers there will be changes to Enterprise cross border train services on Sunday 10th September due to planned essential engineering works taking place between Belfast and Portadown. Enterprise passengers will travel by coach from Belfast Lanyon Place to Newry station, where they will connect with the train to Dublin. Normal Enterprise services will operate […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said an Executive is needed now to work together to help tackle chronic health waiting lists. Responding to the Department of Health’s latest waiting time figures, the Upper Bann representative said: “Every one of these figures represents a person suffering as a result of the continuation of long waiting […]
Sinn Féin Banbridge Councillor Kevin Savage has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to pause phase 2 of junctions works on the A1 between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. Cllr Savage stated “Council was informed by way of letter that the Permanent Secretary at the Department had taken a decision on […]
Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]
To help bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, Craigavon Area Hospital’s maternity unit has opened a new bereavement suite. The ‘Butterfly Suite’ provides a homely space where families can create precious memories with their baby or grieve their loss, in a safe and comfortable environment. The hospital had a designated room for parents […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his deep concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down. Mr O’Dowd said: “This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy. “It should […]
Police in Lurgan are investigating a report of the theft of a number of cattle from the Drumgooland Road area of Ballyward, near Banbridge.It’s believed that sometime between 10am on Monday 7th August, and 6.30am on Tuesday 8th August, a padlock had been cut off the gate and entry gained to an outhouse. Seven Fresian […]
Detectives investigating an arson attack at a house in the Obins Avenue area of Portadown are appealing for information and witnesses. Detective Sergeant Best said: “Police received a report of a house fire in the area shortly before 11pm on Sunday, 30th July. “Officers attended along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said cuts to specialist GP services will put more pressure on the health service. Mr O’Dowd said: “The GP Elective Care Service was helping to tackle some of the waiting lists in our health service by providing procedures in dermatology, gynaecology and minor surgery. “This cut in funding will […]
Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to work together on improving benefit support for children and families who face a childhood cancer diagnosis. Speaking after her PMQ Carla Lockhart said, “I am greatly encouraged by the Prime Minister’s answer today where he recognises the stress and strains […]
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