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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Tractor and Slurry Tanker Stolen In Overnight Raid

Police in Banbridge are appealing for information after a tractor and attached slurry tanker were stolen at some point overnight between Friday 27th and Saturday 28th December. Local policing Inspector Mackin said: “The New Holland T7235 tractor and 4100 GA tanker were parked at a yard at an address on Lenaderg Road when they were […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Report of Burglary In Sunningdale Area

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Sunningdale area of Lurgan on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported that entry into a house in the area was gained via the back door, sometime before 8.20pm on Thursday 19th December. “After rummaging through the house, the suspects later […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Fun Story Books to Support With Children’s Speech Therapy!

The Southern Trust and  Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged With Murder of Karen Cummings

Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today, 17 December, charged two men with murder.  Both are expected to appear before Newry Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December. The 32-year-old man is charged with murder. The 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Government Stormont Upper Bann

‘Together We Must Unite and End Violence Against Women and Girls’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has expressed her condolences to the family of Karen Cummings. Speaking after police launched a murder investigation into the death, Linda Dillon said: “It is absolutely devastating to hear that Karen Cummings was murdered.  “My heartfelt thoughts are with her family as they come to terms with this loss. “This […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Obituaries Upper Bann

The Death Has Occurred of Karen Cummings (née McQuaid)

Cummings (Banbridge) December 14th, 2024. Suddenly at her home, Karen (née McQuaid) devoted mummy of Curtis and Zara, cherished daughter of Margarita and stepdaughter of Andrew and loving granddaughter of Mary and the late Jim McQuaid, 54 Laurel Heights, Dromore Road. May she Rest In Peace. Karen’s heartbroken family ask that you respect their privacy […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Murder Inquiry Launched After Female Victim Named

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Banbridge. Detective Inspector Miller said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday evening, 14th December of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Police at Scene of Sudden Death of Woman

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman at a property in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge this evening, Saturday 14th December. Cordons are in place. More details will follow in due course. ENDS

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Message: Building a Safer Community For All This Holiday Season

This Christmastime, Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy is reaching out to everyone across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to wish them and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Reflecting on her time as Lord Mayor and the achievements of our borough, she said: “One of the privileges […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Social Workers In Southern Trust Are ‘Shining Bright’

Social Workers from across the Southern Trust joined together for the annual Professional Social Work Forum which shed a light on the invaluable role that social work plays in our communities. The event, ‘Shining a Light on Social Work’, brought together social work staff and managers to discuss and review challenges and opportunities from the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Southern Trust Cervical Cytology Review Reports Published

In October 2023, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,425 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and offer follow […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Health Portadown Upper Bann

Coffee Morning Supporting Portadown Social Supermarket

A fundraising coffee morning has been held in Portadown to mark this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. South Area Housing Executive staff hosted the event alongside Emmanuel Church to provide support for Craigavon Area Food Bank and Social Supermarket. Mark Ingham, the Housing Executive’s Area Manager for the South, said: “We wanted to support the work […]