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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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Fein Councillor Liam Mackle has welcomed the start of site works for the new St Ronan’s on the old St Michael’s site on the Cornakinnegar road. Cllr Mackle said: ‘There have been a few false dawns on the long journey to have the new St Ronan’s school built but through the gritted determination of […]
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre was the venue for the second ‘Keep Safe, Keep Well’ event for older people within our borough – and around 100 residents attended to find out more about looking after their personal safety and wellbeing. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing and Community Safety Partnership (ABC PCSP), the event gave […]
DUP Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the commitment of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to his planned hike in Corporation Tax will cause pain for local companies, and drive investment and employment into the arms of the Irish Republic. The Chancellor is set to hike corporation tax from 19% to 25% in the forthcoming budget, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said threats issued by the so-called ‘Arm na Poblachta’ to families of police officers are ‘despicable’ and said this group should disband. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Reports that the ‘Arm na Poblachta’ group has issued threats to the families of police officers is absolutely despicable. “They should publicly withdraw […]
Police have arrested a man who was riding a motorbike in a dangerous manner on the A1 outside Banbridge in the early hours of today, Tuesday 7th March. The rider of a black motorbike, who is subject to bench warrants in the Republic, had failed to stop in the Republic of Ireland for An Garda Síochána at around […]
Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, for the second time this year, announced that it will be further reducing its tariffs for customers in the Ten Towns Network area by 18.84% and by 22.43% in the Greater Belfast Network area, from 01 April 2023. This will reduce the average cost […]
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