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Community Constituency Education Portadown Upper Bann

Ebony Murtagh Named as Winner of Apprentice of the Year

Ebony Murtagh, aspiring butchery apprentice from Portadown has been crowned Apprentice of the Year at the Department for the Economy’s 2025 Apprenticeship Awards. The prestigious ceremony took place on Wednesday 26th March. Ebony describes her education journey as turbulent.  After leaving secondary school with no formal qualifications, Ebony made the courageous decision to return to education […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Lifestyle Upper Bann

Spring Programme Announced For Sunday Concerts In Scarva

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 6th April until 28th September. The magnificent Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green will play host to the finest bands from the borough and beyond from 3pm to 4pm each […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged to Court With Magheralin Attempted Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a man to court following a serious domestic assault in Magheralin on Friday, 14th March. The man, aged 29, has been charged with attempted murder and domestic abuse.  He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17th March. As […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

More Than 8,000 Pupils to Participate In Phone-Free Pilot

Education Minister, Paul Givan has announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland will participate in a phone-free pilot. The pilot, which will begin in September 2025, will examine the benefits of restricting the use of mobile phones during the school day. Paul Givan said: “Since becoming Education Minister, I have […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: 16 Yr Old Arrested For Series of Vehicle Thefts

Police have arrested a 16-year-old male following a series of vehicle thefts and attempted vehicle thefts in the Lurgan area, which occurred sometime overnight, between Friday 21st February and Saturday 22nd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “It was reported that a driving licence and a bank card were taken from a vehicle in the Richmount Gardens […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Pressed for Success! – Laundry Service Achieves ISO Accreditation

Well done to all of our team in Craigavon Area Hospital laundry for achieving ISO accreditation. As part of a three-year certification process our laundry service gets a surveillance visit annually to ensure we continue to meet Standard ISO 9001:2015 The auditor reviews different areas including leadership, planning and performance evaluation.  Our team are extremely […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown: Appeal For Witnesses In Relation to Arson Incident Involving Car

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of an arson incident involving a car which had been set on fire in the Portadown area.Sergeant Irwin said: “Officers received and responded to a report of a car on fire in the Island Road area at around 4.10pm yesterday, Saturday 15th February. “Colleagues from […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Upper Bann

£200k Funding Boost Announced For F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has secured a £200k grant from the Wolfson Foundation to support ambitious expansion plans at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge. Today the UK charity announced that the accredited museum, which is dedicated to the life and work of internationally renowned sculptor Frederick Edward McWilliam, is one of […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown: Appeal Following Car Hijacking

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a hijacking in Portadown on Saturday, January 25. A police spokesperson said: “We received a report that the driver of a silver Volkswagen Polo had been approached by a man outside a hospital in the Lurgan Road area shortly before 6am. “The man got into the front passenger seat of the […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry and Armagh South Down Stormont Upper Bann

School Closures Due to Storm Eowyn

This page lists school closures due to severe weather or other unexpected events in Northern Ireland. Read the reason for each school closure carefully as not all are weather related nor are they all for the same date. Schools are responsible for providing closure information. If you think a school is closed but isn’t listed, […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Upper Bann

Ministers O’Dowd and Murphy Meet Mobile Network Industry

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have discussed the importance of mobile connectivity at a meeting with the mobile network industry. Speaking after the meeting, John O’Dowd said: “Modern and efficient telecommunications including high-quality mobile coverage is an everyday requirement for our population and our visitors.  “Our planning system plays a crucial role […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Upper Bann

Browne Signs For FC Mindwell

Talented local goalkeeper Miceal Browne has signed for FC Mindwell. The Millburn shot stopper has decided to showcase his impressive skills and professional attitude in the Mid Ulster intermediate league with one of the best upcoming teams. Speaking from their social media FC Mindwell welcomed the signing: “We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Miceal […]