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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Craigavon Crime Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Do You Know How to Report Anti-Social Behaviour?

Did you know, there are many different types of anti-social behaviour? (ASB) These can range from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. There are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to, depending on the issue – so Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP have produced leaflets and posters which provide […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Health Upper Bann

New Zebra Crossings Provide Safer Access for Visually Impaired Pedestrians

A long standing member of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Vision Forum has been instrumental in helping visually impaired pedestrians access their local community in a safer way. Jill Hanna worked alongside Ray Maxwell, the Trust’s Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist and Specialist Worker for Adults and Children with Dual Sensory, and in partnership […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Louth Newry Upper Bann

Police Concerns for Missing Man

Police are increasingly concered for Brian McCabe (46 YOA). Brian was last seen in the area of Craigavon Area Hospital at approximately 5pm today. Brian was wearing a black hoodie with white and green across the front and black tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with any information please contact police on 101 quoting serial 1489 of 18/03/23. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Freeze Crime Gang Accounts

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have used an Account Freezing Order to freeze two bank accounts containing a combined total of £272,477. This is part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of an organised crime group based in the Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon areas. The origins of the frozen money […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Resurfacing of Dromore Road, Banbridge, a Priority – Lockhart

Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure that a resurfacing of Dromore Road, Banbridge, will be undertaken in the forthcoming financial year. Welcoming the news, the DUP representative said: “This road is in urgent need of resurfacing. On a regular basis my office is contacted by […]

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Community Constituency Education Entertainment Government Lifestyle Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP Praises Portadown Heritage Tours for ‘Exemplary’ Exhibition

Local DUP Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid a glowing tribute to the team behind Portadown Heritage Tours, following their week long exhibition showcasing the role of Portadown in the ‘Great War’. Speaking after attending the exhibition, Carla Lockhart said: “The Portadown area has a rich heritage, and the role played by the community […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Tots Well Served By Killicomaine Group – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart visited Hype Tots in Killicomaine last week, to see how this provision is making a difference to local families. Speaking after the visit, the DUP MP said: “It was lovely to call into Hype Tots to see how this service is providing a wonderful space for local families to enjoy, […]

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Business Community Constituency Government International Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

PM Should Take Time to Get The Right Deal – Lockhart

As speculation around an agreement between the Government and the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol continues, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the Prime Minister and EU should be in no doubt that unless the seven tests set out by the DUP are met in any new agreement, then Stormont will […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes New Business to Portadown

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the latest addition to the retail offering in Portadown, with the opening of Bathe Botanicals by local entrepreneur Christine McCaughey, Speaking after calling to see the new business in Portadown town centre, Carla Lockhart said: “Independent retail is the strength of any town centre, and in Portadown, Lurgan, […]

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Community Constituency Government Legacy Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Horror of IRA Actions Must Never Be Forgotten! – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the horrors inflicted by the IRA must never be forgotten, and that the sacrifice made by the RUC GC must be remembered. The DUP representative made the call following the Memorial Service to mark the 40th anniversary since the murder of Sgt Gordon Wilson, who served in the […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

‘Never Too Old Club’ The Place To Be

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart joined a joyful group of locals at the ‘Never Too Old Club’, held in Portadown Masonic Hall every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm. Speaking after visiting the group last week, the DUP MP said: “Across the constituency of Upper Bann we have a fantastic range of groups who hold […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Engineering Firm’s New Facility ‘Great News for Upper Bann’ – John O’Dowd

Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd describes an engineering firm securing planning permission to develop a new factory in Portadown as ‘great news’. The MLA said: “It is more positive news for the local economy, workers and families that Dawson Manufacturing & Engineering plan for its new facility to be built within the Charlestown Road industrial estate. The move […]