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NHS workers will join teachers and other health unions on picket lines next week, GMB announces today (Wednesday). In the midst of the worst cost of living crisis for a generation, NHS workers have been offered real terms pay cuts. Jim Donley GMB regional organiser, said: “NHS staff worked tirelessly through the pandemic – always […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged pig producers across Northern Ireland to be mindful of the upcoming deadline for DAERAs Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme. Applications will close to the scheme on February 21, 2023. Speaking ahead of the deadline, the DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme is currently open to applications. […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson Mary O’Dowd has said all effort must be made to ensure people can see a dentist when they need one through the health service. Mrs O’Dowd said: “Reports that access to NHS dental care could be at risk is deeply concerning and totally at odds with the very ethos of the health […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]
Two ceramic artwork pieces have been installed at Craigavon Area Hospital to honour those who gave the ‘gift’ of life by organ donation. Diane McCormick, a ceramic artist from Dungannon, created the artwork entitled ‘From me to you’ which consists of one large portrait and one large landscape detailed with flowers, symbolising the gratitude, compassion […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Cabinet Office to stress the importance of the Government working with the Northern Ireland egg industry, with a derogation impacting upon egg production due to expire at the end of this month. The DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The EU last year […]
A special charity concert in aid of Southern Area Hospice and B Positive is being held by Lord Mayor Greenfield next month – and everyone is invited! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield, the Charity Gospel Concert will take place on Friday 10 March 2023 at 8pm in […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they are moving forward with plans to provide a new assessment space in the Mandeville Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital for cancer patients. Welcoming the news, the DUP MP said: “For some time I have been engaging with the Trust on […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed the resurfacing of Inn Road, Dollingstown, following representations on behalf of local residents who had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road following works by NI Water. The DUP representative said: “Following a major pipe laying project by Northern Ireland Water on Inn Road the reinstated […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart, alongside Alderman Sydney Anderson, joined with 5th Portadown Boys Brigade, Tartaraghan, on Friday night to present the Anchor Boy Section with a badge marking Her Majesty’s Platinum year and to conduct a Q and A and discussion with the Older Boys Section. Commenting after the visit, Carla said: “It […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has described reports that energy giants are set to pocket an eye-watering £160 billion in profits as ‘shameful’. The MLA said: “Reports that energy companies are set to record eye-watering profits of £160 billion is shameful and a kick in the teeth for workers and families who cannot afford to […]
Carla Lockhart MP joined with members and friends of Portadown Independent Methodist Church at their weekly Community Coffee Stop, held each Friday from 10am-12pm at their church hall. Encouraging people to pop along to the event, the Upper Bann Member of Parliament said: “Churches across Upper Bann offer so much to our local community. Here […]
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