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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

New Bus Shelter for Old Bann Road Welcome

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation she has received following persistent lobbying, that a new bus shelter will be installed at Old Bann Road, Donaghcloney.  This comes following the construction of a footpath to make the area safe.  Also welcoming the addition to the area is Lagan River Councillors, Tim McClelland and […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Three Masked Men Drag Man Through House in Lurgan

Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary in the Toberhewny Park area of Lurgan last night, Saturday 7th January. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “It was reported that at around 8.30pm three masked men armed with hammers and screwdrivers, had entered a house via a back door in the area. The men assaulted the male occupant and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

19 Year Old Charged With Portadown Robbery

Police investigating a report of a robbery at licensed premises at Killycomain Road in Portadown on Saturday evening, January 7th, have charged a 19-year-old man with robbery. He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd February. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Police […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Thanks Health and Social Care Staff for Work Through ‘twindemic’

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has expressed thanks to health and social care staff in Northern Ireland for their work over Christmas, but cautioned the ‘twindemic’ – recovery from Covid while managing other pressures emerging from other respiratory conditions – will continue to impact due to the absence of an Executive. The Upper Bann MLA said […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Concerns Raised Regarding Waringstown Pavements

Local MP Carla Lockhart and Lagan River representative Alderman Mark Baxter have requested that ABC Council assess the conditions of new pavements laid in Waringstown, following concerns about slippery surfaces being raised by members of the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “Even before the recent cold snap, several members of the community in Waringstown had […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Thompson Travel International Open 30 years of business

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

DUP Don’t Know Where to Stand Regarding Protocol – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the DUP are picking and choosing what aspects of the Protocol suit them and that their refusal to form an Executive has punished ordinary workers and families. O’Dowd said: “There has now been a lack of Executive for six months due to the DUP maintaining that the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Murder Investigation Launched Following Lurgan Death

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 32-year-old died a violent death having been stabbed a number of times, and there are signs of defensive injuries. Natalie was murdered at her home in the Silverwood Green area […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Lurgan

Police are currently at the scene of the suspicious death of a woman in the Silverwood Green area of Lurgan. One man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Enquiries are continuing. ENDS

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council Launch Get Future Ready – Employability and Skills Series February 2023!

Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Banbridge RTC

Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on the A1 Northbound at Banbridge, which occurred shortly after 10.50pm last night, Friday 16th December. Sergeant Meaney said: “Police received a report that a vehicle had left the Edenordinary Road and collided with an oncoming vehicle on the A1 dual carriageway. We attended the scene […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Patient Artwork Displayed at Conference

The artistic works of a palliative care patient have featured in the Southern Trust’s palliative care conference. Palliative care focuses on achieving the best quality of life for a person with a life-limiting illness, supporting people of all ages to live well as their condition progresses. Piotr Modrzejewski, 39, was from the Craigavon area and […]