15/10/2019
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PSNI Craigavon Seek Help Tracing Missing Person
Police in Craigavon are seeking help tracing missing person Lana Harrison.
Lana was last seen on Monday evening, 14 October at around 6pm but failed to return to her home in the Co Armagh town.
A PSNI spokesperson urged the young woman to get in touch. Anyone who is friends with Lana or knows of her whereabouts is advised to make contact with the police and pass on their information.
Translink To Support L'Derry Halloween Celebrations With Special Programme
Translink is to support the Halloween celebrations in L'Derry by operating a special programme of activities and travel promotions.
The North West Transport Hub will launch at the former Waterside Train Station, just in time for the festive events kicking off on Saturday 26 October.
To allow as many people as possible to visit the city, Translink has a range of deals and services available including their £19 Halloween Family Day Ticket for up to 2 adults and 4 children, a 'return for a single' ticket available on the train between Coleraine and L'Derry, a Bus Rambler ticket for £9.50 offering unlimited travel and a £2 mLink day ticket giving all day travel on Foyle Metro.
There will also be a special late night train to Coleraine after the fireworks on Halloween Night at 10.38pm to allow revellers to enjoy the party in the city centre and for those returning to Belfast, they can jump on board the Goldline 212 coach service that will run up to 11pm from Foyle Street.
Full details on special travel offers can be found online
Refurbished Play Park Opens In Lurgan
A newly refurbished play park has been opened on Avenue Road in Lurgan.
The facility was upgraded with toddler and junior swings, an inclusive basket swing, see-saw, inclusive roundabout, play panels and multi-play climbing units. A range of seating has also been added so parents and guardians can come along and share in the children's play experiences.
This project was delivered courtesy of an investment of £75,000. Farrans served as the lead contractor for the works while sub-contractor Garden Escapes – a specialist playground equipment company – supplied and installed the new equipment.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Mealla Campbell officially opened the area.
"I am absolutely delighted to be invited along to cut the ribbon and declare this brilliant new park open!" commented the Lord Mayor.
"This is the 13th park to be completed and opened as part of our £4.75m Play Strategy and I know this has been a much anticipated park within the community. It is magical to see the children so enthusiastic and loving the variety of new equipment on offer that will be enjoyed for years to come."
(JG/MH)
Police in Craigavon are seeking help tracing missing person Lana Harrison.
Lana was last seen on Monday evening, 14 October at around 6pm but failed to return to her home in the Co Armagh town.
A PSNI spokesperson urged the young woman to get in touch. Anyone who is friends with Lana or knows of her whereabouts is advised to make contact with the police and pass on their information.
Translink To Support L'Derry Halloween Celebrations With Special Programme
Translink is to support the Halloween celebrations in L'Derry by operating a special programme of activities and travel promotions.
The North West Transport Hub will launch at the former Waterside Train Station, just in time for the festive events kicking off on Saturday 26 October.
To allow as many people as possible to visit the city, Translink has a range of deals and services available including their £19 Halloween Family Day Ticket for up to 2 adults and 4 children, a 'return for a single' ticket available on the train between Coleraine and L'Derry, a Bus Rambler ticket for £9.50 offering unlimited travel and a £2 mLink day ticket giving all day travel on Foyle Metro.
There will also be a special late night train to Coleraine after the fireworks on Halloween Night at 10.38pm to allow revellers to enjoy the party in the city centre and for those returning to Belfast, they can jump on board the Goldline 212 coach service that will run up to 11pm from Foyle Street.
Full details on special travel offers can be found online
Refurbished Play Park Opens In Lurgan
A newly refurbished play park has been opened on Avenue Road in Lurgan.
The facility was upgraded with toddler and junior swings, an inclusive basket swing, see-saw, inclusive roundabout, play panels and multi-play climbing units. A range of seating has also been added so parents and guardians can come along and share in the children's play experiences.
This project was delivered courtesy of an investment of £75,000. Farrans served as the lead contractor for the works while sub-contractor Garden Escapes – a specialist playground equipment company – supplied and installed the new equipment.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Mealla Campbell officially opened the area.
"I am absolutely delighted to be invited along to cut the ribbon and declare this brilliant new park open!" commented the Lord Mayor.
"This is the 13th park to be completed and opened as part of our £4.75m Play Strategy and I know this has been a much anticipated park within the community. It is magical to see the children so enthusiastic and loving the variety of new equipment on offer that will be enjoyed for years to come."
(JG/MH)
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