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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Stormont Upper Bann

Disgraceful Assembly Remains in Deep Freeze During Cost of Living Crisis – Tennyson

It is disgraceful the Assembly remains in “deep freeze” during the cost of living crisis, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after a series of energy price hikes came into effect last week. The increases include gas from SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy, and electric from Power NI and Click Energy. It will mean tens […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Hot and Sunny Weather for the Next Few Days

The MET office for Northern Ireland spoke to Clanrye News and Sport regarding the potentially hot weather predicted for the next few days, they said: Friday Evening and Night: A few light showers early evening, but most staying dry with good late sunshine, then clear periods. Some mist and fog patches may form towards dawn. […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

MOT Wait Times a Complete Shambles, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is shocked by the “complete shambles” that MOT appointments have become with people having to wait months for any available MOT appointment. The Upper Bann MLA says he is being contacted regularly by those struggling to get an MOT before their certificate expires, with many having to wait […]

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

Make Your Voice Heard: Borough Allotments

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council launches public consultation on the provision of allotments across the local area. Now live, the survey seeks to gauge views, opinions, and interest among local residents on the development of allotments in the borough. Residents have eight weeks to share their feedback on everything from current horticulture activity, […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Traffic and Travel for Twelfth Parades

Motorists are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Armagh city. The parade will commence on Portadown Road, Armagh at 9am and finish at approximately 6pm. There will be no through traffic in Armagh City Centre between 8.30am and 1pm. Portadown Road / […]

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

Do You Know How to Report Issues of Anti-Social Behaviour?

There are many different types of anti-social behaviour (ASB), ranging from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. And, there are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to – so it is vitally important that if you are experiencing any form of ASB, you know how to report it, and […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Portadown Upper Bann

Trouble at Portadown Interface

Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy has called for calm & vigilance after a group of loyalists entered the Tunnel area of Portadown last night. The group threw bottles and stones and chanted pro UVF slogans. Cllr Duffy said:  ‘It would appear some of those gathered at a nearby bonfire entered the Tunnel area intent on […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Portadown Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises at the Eden Avenue area of Portadown on Thursday 30th June. Sometime between 8:50am and just before 10:40am, it was reported that entry was gained to the rear of a house in the area. It was reported that a sum of […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Birthday Celebrations for Supported Lodgings Scheme

Supported lodgings / STAY hosts recently came together with staff and young people for a celebratory event at Brownlow House, Lurgan to celebrate the scheme’s 23rd birthday and to say thanks to the carers who provide an invaluable support to young people in the Southern area. Supported lodgings / STAY is accommodation provided in the […]

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Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Small Step Forward, but Health Workers Still Being Short-Changed – Lockhart

Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has called on Robin Swann, the Northern Ireland Executive Health Minister, to look again at the mileage rate being paid to domiciliary care workers and community nursing teams, following his announcement of a small increase in mileage rates for mileage above 3500 miles. Mrs Lockhart had raised the issue […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

9 Years for Man Convicted of Kidnap and Robbery

Detectives have welcomed the sentence handed down to Jeffrey Kelly at Craigavon Crown Court today, 7th July 2022. The 32-year-old was sentenced to nine years imprisonment, with a further four years to be served on licence for kidnap and robbery. Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: “On the morning of Sunday, 10th May 2020, a female […]

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Constituency Crime Newcastle Upper Bann

80 Year Old Newcastle Man Named and Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Offences

Wednesday 6 July at Newry Crown Court, an 80 year old man from the Newcastle area was sentenced to serve six years in prison for a number of sexual offences. Sean Small will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. There will also be a restraining order in place for ten years. Detective […]