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Government Legacy Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Legacy Legislation Must be Both Victim and Justice Focused – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has met with the NIO to discuss the Government’s new proposals aimed at dealing with Legacy matters, and told them that the legislation must be both victim and justice focused. Doug Beattie said: “Today I met with NIO representatives and received a briefing on the Northern Ireland […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann

Alliance Party Selects Jessica Johnston as New Lagan River Councillor

The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area.  Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said:  “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]

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Crime Upper Bann

Dromara Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Indecent Images of Children and Possessing Extreme and Prohibited Images

Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 37-year-old Dromara man at Craigavon Crown Court (24th May 2022) for possessing indecent images of children and possessing extreme and prohibited images. Andrew Corbett will be sentenced on 24th June 2022. Detective Inspector Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child Internet Protection Team said: […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Kilkeel Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Developing Heart Failure Services Across the Southern Trust

The Southern Trust Heart Failure team have worked tirelessly over the past two years to expand and develop the range of expert services they can now offer to patients. In addition to Consultant Led Heart Failure clinics led by internationally trained Heart Failure Consultant Cardiologists, the team have transformed their specialist nurse led clinics. By […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Your Local Community Centre – Here for All Your Needs

Do you know where your nearest community centre is? Do you use it? Do you know what activities are on offer? Do you know that you can hire a room for your own needs whether for a birthday party, a church group, a dance class or anything else you might have in mind? Community Centres […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Remember to Licence Your Dog – or Face a Fine Urges Council!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is reminding all residents that if you keep or own a dog you must obtain a dog licence from Council. It is compulsory for all dog owners to have a current dog licence for their dog – otherwise they could face a fixed penalty fine of £80 or […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Council Government Upper Bann

Red Arrows and Red Hot Chilli Pipers Headline Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Banbridge

ABC Council is set to host a mega military and musical spectacular as it leads the region in organising this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Banbridge on Saturday 18 June (10.30am-5.15pm). Visitors throughout Northern Ireland are expected to come out in force to the County Down town for an epic day of celebrations designed […]

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ABC Council Community Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Sign-Up For the Annual Craigavon Lake Run!

Spring into action and get your trainers at the ready for the fun-filled annual Craigavon Lake Run! Taking place on Wednesday 1st June 2022 from 6.45pm, South Lake Leisure Centre will be the venue for this year’s event. Participants can take part in the 1k family fun run, 5k, 10k or 10k wheelchair races. Sponsored […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Paid for Abuse of Children in Philippines and Romania

A Lurgan man has been convicted of paying for and directing the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines and Romania. Eamon Goodfellow, 50, from Lurgan Co.Armagh living in St Albans, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers on 14 June 2018 and all of his electronic devices were seized for analysis. A number of […]

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Banbridge Business Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

M & S Food Hall Opens at The Boulevard

Speaking during a visit to the new M & S Food Hall at The Boulevard, Banbridge, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said the opening of the new state of the art store will provide a huge economic boost to the Banbridge area, as well as much needed new jobs being provided for the local community. […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced for ABH and Threats to Kill

Thursday 5th May, a 33 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and threats to kill. Anacleto Brites will serve 8 months in prison and 16 months on license.  Detective Constable Graham said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for […]

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Government Politics South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Stormont Farce Breaks New Ground! – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The fact that under prevailing Stormont rules though the Infrastructure minister lost her seat and the SDLP no longer qualifies to hold an Executive place under d’hondt, nonetheless, SDLP can cling onto that ministry and nominate a replacement for Ms Mallon. What a farce! “Equally, parties now entitled to […]