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24/04/2017
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Work To Start On Road Resurfacing Project In Portadown
Work on a £350,000 road resurfacing project in Portadown is to start on Saturday, 29 April.
The scheme on the A3 Dobbin Road will involve the resurfacing of a three quarter mile stretch of road and hard-shoulders along with ancillary works.
To facilitate the scheme, temporary overnight road closures will be in place. Traffic will be temporarily prohibited in the use of 1,500 metres of A3 Dobbin Road from 7pm to 6am from Saturday 29 April to Saturday 06 May, and from 7pm to 6am from Sunday 07 May to Monday 15 May. Armagh bound traffic is being diverted via the C210 Derryhale Road, B78 Markethill Road, B131 Aghory Road, B131 Mullalelish Road and B131 Legacorry Road. Portadown bound traffic is being diverted via the B131 Kilmore Road, B77 Red Lion Road, B77 Loughgall Road, B78 Brownstown Road and A3 Armagh Road.
Alliance Is The Only Party Able To Represent South Belfast - Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said her party is the only one able to represent everyone in South Belfast, after the DUP said they could win the Westminster seat there for unionism.
Ms Bradshaw said DUP leader Arlene Foster's comments showed a "singular mentality" which would turn off many voters who wished to have choice. She added Alliance was the only party capable of challenging that and representing all voters, no matter their background or political outlook.
She said: "Pacts are inherently anti-democratic, removing choice from people. Alliance believes the public should decide who represents them, not politicians. Pacts such as the one the DUP is proposing with the UUP do nothing but turn elections into sectarian headcounts.
"Arlene Foster says her party is the only one which can win for unionism, but what about everyone else who doesn't identify as unionist? Or indeed those unionists who don't wish to be tied into an agreement with the DUP?
"South Belfast is the most diverse and inclusive constituency in Northern Ireland. It is a liberal, progressive place with deep cross-community relationships. But instead, some want to turn this election into a sectarian headcount with talk about pacts.
"Alliance is the only party able to challenge both unionism and nationalism in South Belfast, we saw that at the most recent Assembly election."
Hazzard Expresses Sympathy To Family Of Conor Morgan
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has expressed sympathy to the family of Conor Morgan who died on building site in South Lanarkshire in Scotland.
The South Down MLA said: "The news of this sudden death has shocked the local community. Conor was very popular and friendly, he was well liked by everybody in the wider Kilcoo area.
"I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his wife and young family at this tough time."
(CD)
Work on a £350,000 road resurfacing project in Portadown is to start on Saturday, 29 April.
The scheme on the A3 Dobbin Road will involve the resurfacing of a three quarter mile stretch of road and hard-shoulders along with ancillary works.
To facilitate the scheme, temporary overnight road closures will be in place. Traffic will be temporarily prohibited in the use of 1,500 metres of A3 Dobbin Road from 7pm to 6am from Saturday 29 April to Saturday 06 May, and from 7pm to 6am from Sunday 07 May to Monday 15 May. Armagh bound traffic is being diverted via the C210 Derryhale Road, B78 Markethill Road, B131 Aghory Road, B131 Mullalelish Road and B131 Legacorry Road. Portadown bound traffic is being diverted via the B131 Kilmore Road, B77 Red Lion Road, B77 Loughgall Road, B78 Brownstown Road and A3 Armagh Road.
Alliance Is The Only Party Able To Represent South Belfast - Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said her party is the only one able to represent everyone in South Belfast, after the DUP said they could win the Westminster seat there for unionism.
Ms Bradshaw said DUP leader Arlene Foster's comments showed a "singular mentality" which would turn off many voters who wished to have choice. She added Alliance was the only party capable of challenging that and representing all voters, no matter their background or political outlook.
She said: "Pacts are inherently anti-democratic, removing choice from people. Alliance believes the public should decide who represents them, not politicians. Pacts such as the one the DUP is proposing with the UUP do nothing but turn elections into sectarian headcounts.
"Arlene Foster says her party is the only one which can win for unionism, but what about everyone else who doesn't identify as unionist? Or indeed those unionists who don't wish to be tied into an agreement with the DUP?
"South Belfast is the most diverse and inclusive constituency in Northern Ireland. It is a liberal, progressive place with deep cross-community relationships. But instead, some want to turn this election into a sectarian headcount with talk about pacts.
"Alliance is the only party able to challenge both unionism and nationalism in South Belfast, we saw that at the most recent Assembly election."
Hazzard Expresses Sympathy To Family Of Conor Morgan
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has expressed sympathy to the family of Conor Morgan who died on building site in South Lanarkshire in Scotland.
The South Down MLA said: "The news of this sudden death has shocked the local community. Conor was very popular and friendly, he was well liked by everybody in the wider Kilcoo area.
"I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his wife and young family at this tough time."
(CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
