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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP and Cllr congratulates The Bottom Drawer on 15th Birthday

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have congratulated local business The Bottom Drawer on celebrating 15 years in business. The Portadown boutique and home wear store has been a wonderful success story, bringing people from across Northern Ireland and beyond to Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the shop’s birthday, Carla […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Upper Bann Westminster

Opening of Cline Road Play Park Marked

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Councillors Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson in celebrating the opening of Cline Play Park, Banbridge. The park will provide modern play facilities for local children and young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Along with my colleagues Councillor Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson, we have been championing the case […]

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Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

New Prime Minister Must Bring Stability – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC said: “Back in July as Boris Johnson was preparing to leave office, I said that the United Kingdom needs strong, stable Government and that this was especially the case with regard to Northern Ireland in the absence of the devolved institutions. “Three months on, another Prime Minister is about to […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

We Need and Executive Now! – Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson was speaking following Liz Truss’ resignation as Conservative leader after six weeks. Ms Truss will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is elected by Tory MPs within the next week. The Upper Bann MLA said, “Liz Truss’ term as Prime Minister was a disaster from start to finish and will […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Petrol Bomb Attack in Lurgan

Police are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident which occurred at the Carrickvale Manor area of Lurgan on Friday 21st October. Sergeant Holmes said: “At around 3:30am, it was reported that an unknown man threw a bottle at the front door of a property in the area. The bottle, which had […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Local Producers Enjoy Taste of Success at Ulster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards!

Unrivalled commitment, talent and expertise – these are just a few ways to describe the restaurants and hospitality businesses in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area – and this has been recognised recently at the Ulster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards! Eleven awards were scooped by nine local businesses, who […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Alliance Call for Annesborough Road Improvements

Alliance representatives Eóin Tennyson MLA and Councillor Peter Lavery have called for steps to be taken to improve road safety and cleanliness in the Annesborough Road area of Lurgan. Mr Tennyson said, “Action needs to be urgently taken to improve road safety in the Annesborough Road area of Lurgan.  Residents have been in contact with […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Calls for Action on Abandoned Banbridge Property

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for action to be taken on an abandoned property in Banbridge. The Grove Meadows property has been abandoned since 2010 and residents are concerned it has become a health hazard. Mr Tennyson said, “Action is required to locate the owner of this abandoned property in Grove Meadows and force […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

Infant Mental Health Service Celebrates 10 Years

The Southern Trust Infant Mental Health Team, i-CAMHS is marking ten years of service. i-CAMHS was originally set up as part of the Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as the first in Northern Ireland to directly provide intensive specialist support to children under three years old and their parents or primary care givers. […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

World Milk Day a Reminder of Benefits of Dairy

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the ongoing provision of milk to schoolchildren under the School Milk Scheme is a great benefit to local schoolchildren, and encouraged other schools not taking part in the programme to consider participation. Speaking today, on World School Milk Day, Carla Lockhart said: “From birth, milk is the food […]

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Agriculture Banbridge Business Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Welcome for Fane Valley Renovations

Local MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her delight at the commencement of renovations to Fane Valley Stores in Banbridge. Commenting the DUP MP said: “It is fantastic that renovation works have started on what is a much used Fane Valley Store. I know for many it is the go to place for supplies.  This investment […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

FBIS a Welcome Opportunity to Support on Farm Investment

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA of the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche four. £10 million has been allocated towards this tranche. Commenting, the DUP MP said: “Farmers across Northern Ireland will welcome this opportunity for financial support towards […]