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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buckle up for a belter of a Christmas in ABC Borough as the ‘Santa on Tour’ campaign, launched by the Council today (Tuesday 5 November), is billed as the hottest show around for local communities wishing to celebrate the festive season in style. Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their entourage of playful elves as they […]
The communities of Armagh, Bessbrook/Camlough, Crossmaglen, and Lurgan came together in an extraordinary show of support for this year’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) walk, raising an impressive £58,335.95 for PIPS Hope and Support, local suicide prevention charity, and PIETA House. The funds raised will provide essential support for individuals and families relying on the critical […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has delivered the welcome address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The theme of the two-day conference is Planning and Governing Metropolitan Regions and Cities in the 21st century . Addressing the conference, Minister O’Dowd said: “The ICLRD carries out invaluable work on research and advice […]
With the Labour Government’s Budget just days away, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her concerns about the possible implications for farmers and agri-food businesses in Northern Ireland. “The facts remain unknown, but there is strong speculation in Westminster that the 2024 Budget will focus on significant tax hikes and spending cuts. Chancellor Rachel […]
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