
90% of households here have completed the Census, with the vast majority choosing to do it online. Census field staff will begin calling at houses this week to encourage the remaining households to complete the Census as soon as possible. Commenting on the response to date, Census Director, Dr David Marshall […]
Apr 15 2021 | Posted in
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Youth Justice Agency staff and young people have raised an outstanding £6,500 for the Air Ambulance NI – the Agency’s chosen charity for 2019 – 2021. Chief Executive, Declan McGeown, presented a cheque for £6,594.25 to Air Ambulance representative Grace Williams at Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor. Declan McGeown said, […]
Apr 14 2021 | Posted in
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Families, individuals and business owners based across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area, experiencing debt or financial issues, are being urged to connect with the free and confidential support available to them. The pandemic has created a climate for debt. Since March 2020, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers of vaping unregulated substances as it has again received information about young people becoming ill after vaping ‘spice’. Reports have suggested that that affected thought they were purchasing THC or cannabis oil, but they were unknowingly supplied with and had taken the […]
Apr 13 2021 | Posted in
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Killeavy Castle Estate in County Armagh has been crowned 4-Star Hotel and Spa of the Year at the Northern Ireland Prestige Awards, 2021. The Prestige Awards recognise and reward excellence in customer experience, facilities and outstanding services offered by independent businesses within the hospitality sector. The Estate, which opened in April […]
Apr 12 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed for calm after a sign encouraging support for a United Ireland was vandalised in what many locals viewed as ‘a sinister action’. The Councillor said, “A sign situated at High Street corner on the Camlough Road has been vandalised in what many see as a sinister […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has appealed for calm in Belfast. She was speaking after a Translink bus was hijacked and attacked in West Belfast during ongoing disturbances. The Minister said, “Those attacking their own communities and their own public services are achieving nothing. “And if this doesn’t stop now it is […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be able to book their vaccination appointments. If possible, booking should be done online. However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 […]

Police are appealing for information after reports of arson that occurred in Cullyhanna this morning, Thursday 8 April 2021. Sergeant Gracey said, “Shortly after 00:35 am, it was reported that a lorry had been set alight in the Drumalt Road area. “A further three lorries parked in the area were also […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has condemned the violence over recent days and has called for calm to be restored to our streets, and an end to violent protests. At a special meeting this morning, Ministers were updated on the situation over the last few days by the Chief Constable and have issued a statement. […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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