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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Sexual Assault

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a sexual assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 30th October. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “It was reported at around 3.30am that a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she was walking in the Lough Road area. […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Dies Following RTC in Magheralin

Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Orange Lane area of Magheralin on Sunday morning, 30th October. Road closures in place at the Orange Lane junction of Drumnabreeze Road and the Newforge Road have now been lifted. An investigation is underway and police are appealing to anyone […]

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

New Prime Minister Must Prioritise Reform to End Ransom Politics!, says Tennyson

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must prioritise reform of the institutions to end ransom politics, Upper Bann Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. Mr Sunak was confirmed as the successor to Liz Truss after the only other contender, Penny Mordaunt, conceded. “The new Prime Minister needs to take the opportunity to have a fresh approach […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Businesses Scoop Gongs at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards!

Two local food and drink producers have picked up four awards between them at the prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards! McCracken’s Brewery in Portadown and Gilfresh Produce in Loughgall came out on top after excelling in all three stages of the incredibly rigorous judging process! These Awards celebrate the best in retail, wholesale […]

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

Think ‘green’ this Halloween!

Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]

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

Tory Chaos While Families Suffer- O’Dowd

Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has spoken of workers, families and businesses paying the price for the chaos and incompetence caused by the British Government.  Commenting on Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister, the MLA said: “Liz Truss has resigned after forty-five days of turmoil and instability caused by her and her party.  “The cost of […]

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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 […]