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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Incident in Lurgan

Police are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident which occurred at the Bells Row Court area of Lurgan this morning, Monday 20th June. Shortly before 2:40am, it was reported that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a car which was parked in the area. Damage was caused to the […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Dollingstown Fun Day Brings Community Together – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Magheralin Parish and St Saviours Dollingstown for hosting a fantastic community fun day on Saturday. Well over one thousand people attended the event and commenting after visiting, Carla Lockhart said: “Over recent weeks communities across Upper Bann have been coming together for a range of fun days, afternoon […]

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Newry Funeral Directors Appalled at Online Video While PSNI investigate

A Newry based funeral directors took to social media to express their disappointment and devastation following a video containing allegedly one of their staff members going viral. The video shows a man allegedly driving whilst using a mobile phone with a coffin in the rear of the vehicle. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police […]

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Banbridge Community Sport Upper Bann

Banbridge Town Juniors FC Announce New Head Of Youth Development

Banbridge Town Juniors Football Club are delighted to announce 2015s Lead Coach Aaron Lamont as Head Of Youth Development “I am delighted to have been appointed and look forward to getting started. The long term vision outlined by the club’s committee immediately energised me and I can’t wait to put my experience to work. The […]

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Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following RTC in Craigavon

Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision in the vicinity of Gannon Lodge, Craigavon. Sergeant Innes said: “Shortly before 11.55am today, Thursday 16th June, a report was received of a collision involving a silver BMW. “Extensive damage was caused to metal railings in […]

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MP and NI Minister Pay Visit to B-Positive Adam

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conor Burns MP, on a visit to inspirational Adam Watson at his home in Banbridge. Adam and his parents, David and Sara, were able to speak to the Minister about their journey, and the need for greater investment into research and […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two Arrested Following Warringstown Search

Two men have been arrested following a search in Waringstown on Tuesday, June 14. Sergeant Moore said: “The two men, aged in their twenties and fifties, were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and remain in custody, assisting with enquiries. “During the search, a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs was seized, along with […]

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Community Government Lifestyle Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

UK Pipe Bands Championship a Musical and Cultural Extravaganza

Local MP Carla Lockhart has praised the competitors and organisers of the UK Pipe Band Championships, which brought thousands of people to Lurgan Park on Saturday. The DUP representative joined the crowds enjoying the performances, and after the event said: “This was a fantastic day out for the whole family, and it was wonderful to […]

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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged Following Banbridge Assault

Two men have been charged following a report of an assault which took place at the Oak Lodge area of Banbridge on Monday 6th June. A 45 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, blackmail, false imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A 36 year old man has […]

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Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced For Child Cruelty and Indecency

Thursday 9th June, a 69 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for gross indecency with/towards a child, indecent assault and child cruelty. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim’s identity, will serve 8 years in prison and a further 2 years on probation. Detective […]