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Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has thanked all those who came out to vote his party at the recent Assembly election. Mr O’Dowd said : ‘A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me and Sinn Féin. It is an honour to represent the people of Upper Bann, I will do my very best […]
Commenting on the announcement that the owners of Rushmere Shopping Centre have gone into administration, DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “Rushmere is a vital component of the local retail landscape in Upper Bann, complementing the wonderful selection of local retailers to be found on high streets across the area. Hundreds of jobs […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Government to strengthen their draft Online Safety Bill, to protect all internet users from online harms. Mrs. Lockhart, who throughout her political career has been subjected to horrific abuse from online trolls, told Parliament that whilst freedom of speech must be protected, that which was illegal […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary of State, George Eustice, to press for Government to take immediate and significant steps to help support primary producers at this time of economic pressures on farms. As DUP Spokesperson on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at Westminster, Mrs Lockhart said: “Farmers across Northern […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by the Royal College of GPs that the ‘Phone First’ system will be maintained will cause a great degree of concern amongst the public, who continue to experience delays and difficulty in accessing GP services. The DUP MP has written to the Royal College of GPs […]
Police in Portadown seized a large quantity of Class A, B and C drugs in the Churchill Park area and made one arrest, Thursday April 21st. Following the seizure a sum of money was also recovered. A 50-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of a number of drug offences including possession of a Class A […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid tribute to a group of local charity fundraisers who have embarked on a 75 mile hike in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A total of £3500 has been raised so far to support the work of the hospice, in memory of local girl Molly Moo […]
Detectives are appealing for information following reports of two keyless car thefts from the Portadown area in the early hours of today (Tuesday, 19th April). On both occasions, a blue BMW was reported stolen. The first theft was reported from the Drumnacanvy Road area in the early hours of today (Tuesday) around 2.45am. The second was […]
Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart has announced she will be hosting a special ‘Evening of Reflection’ to remember the ‘Thin Green Line’ that protected life and liberty in Northern Ireland in the face of a brutal terrorist campaign. The event will be held in Brownlow House on 28th April 2022, at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is essential. Announcing the […]
A woman in her 50s arrested following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Pinebank area of Craigavon on Monday 18th April, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A man in his 40s who was injured following the incident remains in a critical condition in hospital. Our enquiries are continuing and […]
Mr Allan Truman of Gourmet Foods, 12 Belleville Drive, Lenaderg, Banbridge was convicted at Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting at Newry Courthouse, on 4 April, having been charged with breaching a Hygiene Prohibition Order dated 5th October 2020 and served under regulation 7(4) of the Food Hygiene Regulations. Mr Truman was ordered to pay the statutory […]
Statement by TUV Upper Bann Assembly candidate Darrin Foster: “I have today written to the Chief Electoral Officer Virginia McVea requesting that football fans who are travelling to the Rangers EUFA semi-final match against Leipzig on polling day are permitted to vote via post or proxy. “While the deadline for applying for absentee ballots as […]
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