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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann

SDLP Nominates Craigavon Candidates

The SDLP has nominated Councillor Declan McAlinden and Jackie Coade as its candidates for the Criagavon area in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McAlinden and Ms Coade have handed in their nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the pair would be a formidable team for people in the area. Foyle MP […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two Charged With Lurgan Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan, investigating the report of an aggravated burglary in the Derry Street area of the town, on the morning of Friday 21st April, and a number of other incidents, have charged two men to appear at court. A 37 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including theft, aggravated […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Upper Bann

Scarva Concert Bands Series Returns This April

Music lovers make a date in your diary as the line-up has been announced for the concert bands playing in beautiful Scarva village each Sunday from 16 April to 24 September. The magnificent Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green will play host to the finest local bands from 3pm to 4pm each Sunday afternoon as part […]

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

Masterclass for International Nurses

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has teamed up with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) to host a masterclass for international nurse colleagues. Over the past number of months, 132 new international nurses have joined the Southern Trust team in permanent posts across Craigavon, Daisy Hill, Lurgan and South Tyrone hospitals. All new international […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Scams Warning As Farmers Increasingly Targeted

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged the local farming community to be vigilant, following instances of farmers being targeted by scammers on online marketplaces. The DUP representative issued the warning after being made aware of a farmer being swindled out of money by someone purporting to sell machinery. Carla Lockhart said: “I cannot comment […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Education Government Stormont Upper Bann

Coade Slams Cut to Education Support With Single Day’s Notice

SDLP Craigavon representative Jackie Coade has slammed a decision by the Department of Education to give school leaders a single day’s notice of their intention to end important education support programmes across Northern Ireland. Principals were informed that funding for the Healthy Happy Minds Pilot and the Engage programme would cease from 31st March. It […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Barclays Branch Closure Must Not Spell End of Face to Face Banking – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the decision by Barclays to close their Portadown branch from the end of July is yet another blow to the high street, and the presence of banks in our town centres. Commenting, the DUP representative said: “This will be a blow for Barclays customer base in Portadown and […]

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Community Constituency Portadown Upper Bann

Teenage Boy Loses Life In RTC In Portadown

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a teenage boy has sadly died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Moy Road, Portadown. A spokesperson from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly before 4.20am on Sunday morning, 16th April that a pedestrian had been involved in a collision […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Jackie Coade Joins SDLP

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed Jackie Coade to the party. Ms Coade has joined the SDLP and will be one of the party’s candidates in the Craigavon area in the upcoming local government election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome a person of the caliber […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Maximising Feeding Outcomes for Babies and Children

Almost 100 people have attended an event dedicated to educating families and health professionals about feeding challenges with babies and children. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Paediatric Feeding Service (PFS) recently held their third annual information day at Seagoe Parish Centre. During the six hour event, the PFS team, which includes Paediatricians, Dietitians […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Group of Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteers Ready to Support Other Mums

New mums can discuss any concerns they have about breastfeeding with peer mums who can support them on their breastfeeding journey. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s latest cohort of Breastfeeding Peer Support Workers have recently completed their eight week Breastfeeding Management & Relationship Building programme and are now ready to take on referrals […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Nurses Recognised for Putting Patients at Heart of Care

Three nurses from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been shortlisted for national awards which highlight how nursing is at the centre of all patient care. Hilary McCamley, a Bespoke/Specialist Placement Practitioner with the Community Learning Disability team and Head and Neck Cancer Specialist Nurses Kate McGinn and Catherine English have been shortlisted […]