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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

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 […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Council Government Upper Bann

Banbridge Hits the High Notes as Buskfest 2022 Returns Again in May

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 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Sport Upper Bann

New! Council Running Programmes

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 […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Meets Mums in Business Co-Ordinator

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 […]

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Agriculture Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Government Pressure Regarding Red Diesel Taxation – Lockhart

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 […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Crime Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

NI Terror Threat Reduced for the First Time in 12 Years

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 […]

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Banbridge Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Richmond Heights, Banbridge Now a Priority By the Dept for Infrastructure

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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Advertising Armagh Banbridge Business Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Get 10% Off Advertising With Clanrye News and Sport

Clanrye News and Sport has quickly become one of the top news websites in the North of Ireland covering Newry and Armagh, South Down, Upper Bann and County Louth. Having amassed over 290,000 website hits within a year the website is now in a position to offer 10% off advertising for a year. That’s a […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Deputy Lord Mayor Congratulates Couch to 5K Graduates

Over the weekend, an amazing 130 local residents graduated with flying colours after a challenging eight-week Couch to 5K training programme. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the programme allowed runners to take part virtually or in person at Portadown People’s Park. Starting with a mixture of walking and running, participants gradually […]

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Banbridge Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

Gilford Church of Ireland Hall Opening – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart and Cllr Ian Wilson have congratulated the select vestry and parishioners of Gilford Church of Ireland on the opening of their newly refurbished church hall.  A significant investment has been made by the church to enhance accessibility, revamp the main hall, create a quiet space and improve the toilet provision. Speaking […]

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Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

MPs Distribution of Sit Out Fundraising Efforts

DUP MP, Carla Lockhart has commenced the task of distributing the funds she raised during her Christmas Sit-Outs in Banbridge, Lurgan finishing off in Portadown.  This week saw her distribute some of the funds raised in Banbridge to the Storehouse, Banbridge’s Community Food Bank.  These much needed finances will go to those most in need and […]

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Community Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Talented Camlough Teenager Conor Sands has raised £5000 for the Mandeville Cancer Unit in Craigavon

The St Pauls Bessbrook High School student recorded a Christmas CD, the sales of which went to the Mandeville Cancer Unit.  Conor the youngest of four children to Niall and Joanne Sands from Camlough recorded the CD as a way of showing his gratitude to the staff of the Cancer Unit for the great care […]