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Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this week as they receive their GCSE results on Thursday (22 August 2024). For parents of 16-19-year-olds […]
Carla Lockhart MP has warmly welcomed the launch of a new cancer support group in Banbridge. Backed by Banbridge Group Surgerys’ Multi-Disciplinary and Social Work teams, the group will be led by Social Work Assistant Veronica Kerr and breast cancer survivor Angela Taylor. “‘I was deeply inspired and humbled listening to Angela tell me about […]
Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, expressed her pleasure following a visit to Alice Blu Aero, a new and innovative company based in Ardress, near Loughgall. The company is on the verge of making a significant impact in the lucrative aircraft industry with its cutting-edge seating products. “I was delighted to be invited […]
Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, is pleased to announce that the historic Lurgan Park Fountain is once again fully operational. The fountain, which had been out of service since before COVID-19, has been restored thanks to the dedicated efforts of the local council. Lockhart expressed her delight at the restoration following her […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their speed. Cllr Murphy was making his comments after ‘Slow- Kids at Play’ road safety signs were erected in Clougharevan Park and Woodvale housing development in Bessbrook. The local Councillor said, “Speeding is one of the four main causes of […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has commented on media reporting in relation to a leaked correspondence. The Minister also makes clear the role of the Accounting Officer in NICS departments. The Minister said: “The Permanent Secretary in any Department is the Principal Accounting Officer for that Department. This carries with it responsibility for ensuring the regularity and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]
SDLP MP Claire Hanna has welcomed the launch of the childcare subsidy scheme today, encouraging parents to register to receive support. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP said that this scheme is only part of a package of support needed to help working families. Claire Hanna MP said: “For years, parents have been speaking […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined hundreds of “Adam’s Army” volunteers at Craigavon Lakes this weekend to participate in the third and final 24-hour walk challenge for B Positive. Speaking at the event, Carla said: “It is hard to believe it has been a two years since the bright shining star of the County Down, […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that this week’s recall of the Assembly is an opportunity for political leaders to send a united message following days of racially motivated violence in Belfast. The Foyle MP has also called for further action to deal with the root causes of the hate that has spilled onto […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the British government must increase the subsidy for childcare providers to make childcare more affordable. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Childcare providers are struggling to keep their doors open due to increased operating costs, and difficulties faced recruiting and retaining workers. “I have written […]
Clogher Valley Agricultural Society’s annual show marks the end of the summer show circuit in Northern Ireland. Among the thousands of visitors attending this year’s 104th show was DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP. “It has been a tremendous family day out and I’d like to congratulate Clogher Valley Agricultural Society […]
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