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A young male has died as a result of a road traffic collision on the M1 motorway between Moira and Lurgan last night (Sunday, 3rd April). Sergeant David Smart said: “Police received a report and responded around 10.50pm. Tragically, a male in his teens was pronounced dead at the scene. “We are investigating the tragic […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA for providing £200,000 of support for local agricultural shows. The Minister announced the “Bounce Back” funding to help shows recover from the impact of the pandemic. Carla Lockhart said: “I have been working alongside representatives of local agricultural shows to press home the […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended St Columba’s Parish Church, and Clogher LOL 529 and RBP 139 on their respective fundraising breakfasts this weekend. The MP called at both events, meeting local people and enjoying some of the delicious food on offer. Carla Lockhart said: “It is really encouraging to see the recommencement of […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has visited the Y-Zone in Portadown to meet Campbell and Gail Best, and see the new Youth Hut Initiative that is the latest addition to the work of Portadown Elim in the town to engage with young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Campbell and Gail have such a heart and zeal for […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has thanked Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan for organising an excellent Veterans Roadshow in Portadown last week. Speaking after visiting the event at the Seagoe Hotel, Carla Lockhart said: “We have a very large veterans community living here in Upper Bann. They are highly respected in our community, and we want to […]
P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]
Banging tunes, big songs and great live entertainment return to bustling streets of Banbridge this May when its International Busking Festival – BuskFest – returns to the County Down town for the first time since 2019. A big festival highlight and showcase for Banbridge and Northern Ireland, the hugely popular competitive event attracts visitors from […]
Spring into action and improve your health and wellbeing on one of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s latest running programmes. Open to all residents from the borough, programmes include a Virtual Couch to 5K, a Virtual 5K to 10K and an in person Couch to 5K, offering you the choice to build up […]
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has met with “Mums in Business Co-Ordinator”, Laura Bond to discuss the exceptional efforts of the social media based group who work hard to assist mums on a journey to succeed in their own business. Mums/Moms In Business International was founded by Leona Burton and are on a mission to […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been leading the charge in Westminster with regards to the proposed change in red diesel rebate for industries such as construction, haulage, waste and generator powered businesses. She had engaged cross party support for her campaign and has been supported by many of the leading industry federations. 1st April is […]
Welcoming the reduction of the Northern Ireland related terrorism threat level, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today, we welcome the reduction of the threat level from severe to substantial. The independent assessment means the threat has moved from an attack is ‘highly likely’, to ‘likely’. “This is significant as it signals a success in the […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has spoken of the fact that she is pleased that Richmond Heights, Banbridge is now being classed as a priority by the Department for Infrastructure however, has expressed frustration that there remains no start date for the much needed resurfacing of the development. Speaking having received the confirmation Carla Lockhart […]
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