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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 […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined the fifth birthday celebrations at popular local coffee shop, Perfect Blend Coffee House, based in Magowan West, Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the occasion, the DUP representative said: “Perfect Blend Coffee House is now a definite stop off when in Portadown. It is a huge credit […]
Sinn Fein Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the recent All Ireland rail review. Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said : “The publication of the draft review is a step in the right direction and highlights the need for increased investment in rail infrastructure. “The recommendation to have a new rail station in […]
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful has recognised 98 Green Flag Award winning sites for 2023/2024. Rising from a previous high of 93 flags last year, the environmental charity awarded the international mark of quality to parks and open spaces that demonstrated world-class standards in cleanliness, safety, accessibility, environmental management and community involvement. Eight local councils received […]
First All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommends electrification, new and enhanced routes, greater regional balance and improved speeds and frequency If all the recommendations in this Review were delivered: The Department of Transport (Ireland) and the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) today published a joint draft report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review (AISRR) putting communities […]
DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said that the ongoing slippage in milk price is a cause of great concern for the local dairy industry, and that if current trends continue into the autumn and winter period, the industry will face significant pressures. Speaking from Westminster, the Upper Bann representative said: “We have a deeply […]
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