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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has hosted a visit to Irwin’s Bakery in Portadown by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, where they met with Chairman Brian Irwin to discuss a range of issues impacting upon business at this time. Local MLA Diane Dodds and Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Cllr. Paul […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has hosted an online advice session with the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, to offer useful advice and tips for people amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the cost of living crisis. Speaking after the webinar, Carla Lockhart said: “My office is being contacted on a daily basis by constituents who […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has thanked all those who have contributed to the work of Craigavon Foodbank, at an event to mark the tenth anniversary of the charity. Carla Lockhart said: “Ten years ago as Mayor of Craigavon Council I launched the Foodbank. At that time it was the vision of a small number […]
Responding to the announcement by Councillor Darryn Causby stating his intention to stand down from local Government, Carla Lockhart MP said: “Darryn has been a great colleague and friend for many years. He is Portadown through and through, and has a great personal connection to the people who time and time again voted for him […]
Detectives are investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault on a teenage girl in Banbridge, on Sunday 2nd October. The assault is reported to have occurred in the Commercial Road area of Banbridge between 7pm and 8pm on that date. Enquiries remain ongoing. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Disability Sport NI’s inclusive physical activity programme ‘Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) In Action’ is named overall winner for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Held last month, the APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by […]
It’s a disgrace households are still awaiting clarity about when they will receive financial support, despite energy price increases, Alliance Energy spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after a range of energy price increases took hold, including a 56 per cent rise in bills for Firmus Energy customers, and households […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has secured progress from the Department for Infrastructure towards the resurfacing of Avenue Road/Belfast Road, one of the main arterial routes into Lurgan. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The road surfaces of both Avenue Road and Belfast Road are well below an acceptable standard for any road, let alone one with […]
At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the Government must do more to address childhood cancer, in terms of prevention, treatment and support for patients and their families. The DUP representative made the call at the conclusion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, after meeting with Sara and David Watson, whose son Adam passed away […]
Police in Lurgan are warning of the dangers after a report of a laser being pointed at a commercial aircraft in the Lurgan area. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “We received a report shortly before 8.30pm last night, Thursday 29th September, that a laser had been shone at an aircraft while it was flying over the […]
Each year, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon chooses two charities to support during their year of office – and this year, Councillor Paul Greenfield, has chosen to support B Positive and the Southern Hospice NI. “I am thoroughly enjoying my time as Lord Mayor so far and am delighted that part […]
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