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Child sexual assault case prompts call from MLA for reform of bail decisions in NI
Ballymena Magistrates Court, and North Antrim UUP MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has called for an urgent review of PSNI...
Aug 25
Burrows urges urgent action on Ballymena link road bus access problems
The new multi-million pound NRC Ballymena campus built at the St Patrick’s regeneration site in the town, and (inset) UUP North Antrim...
Aug 22
Swann pushes for Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre to be located in South Antrim
Picture: Corporal Mark Webster, Crown copyright South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Defence that...
Aug 21
Robin Swann launches consultation to strengthen sport in South Antrim
South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has launched a public consultation aimed at strengthening sport development and...
Aug 18
Swann presses for Belfast Circle Line commitment amid rail review uncertainty
South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called for firm assurances that the proposed Belfast Circle Line will be...
Aug 15
Councillor Alan Barr condemns ‘wanton destruction’ of historic Craigavon House
Vandal destroyed 150 year old spindles on the double return staircase at Craigavon House Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has...
Aug 11
Call for consistent sentencing to tackle violence against women and girls – Beattie
Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA has called...
Aug 6
Jon Burrows MLA hails Cranswick Ballymena’s role in major UK pork trade deal
Inset: UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena has been given the green light to export pork to Mexico, in...
Aug 5
Former police officer Jon Burrows begins new chapter at Stormont
New UUP MLA for North Antrim, Jon Burrows, signed the Roll of Members today in the presence of Deputy Speaker Blair and the Clerk / Chief...
Aug 4
“Every child deserves safety”: Councillor Barr leads MEA safeguarding push
Inset: Councillor Alan Barr Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unanimously supported a notice of motion brought by Ulster Unionist...
Aug 1
“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
Jul 29
‘Roads to International Airport in urgent need for upgrades’ – Robin Swann MP
Robin Swann MP at Belfast International Airport with CEO Daniel Owens. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Department for...
Jul 29
Trump-EU trade deal sparks concerns for Northern Ireland, says UUP’s Aiken
Inset: Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE has warned that the latest US-EU tariff...
Jul 28
NI farmers burdened by post-Brexit machinery checks, say UUP’s Swann and Butler
Renewed machinery checks “unreasonable and unsustainable”, say UUP representatives Unionist politicians have raised the alarm over...
Jul 26
Swann urges Home Office to review passport process for foster families
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Home Office to urgently review the application process for first-time passports for...
Jul 25
Call to end euthanasia of healthy dogs: Robin Swann MP joins Dogs Trust campaign
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has voiced his strong support for urgent reforms to dog control and welfare...
Jul 23
Barr welcomes new part-time 20mph scheme at local primary schools
Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr (Braid) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has welcomed the inclusion of two Braid area schools in...
Jul 9
Robin Swann MP opposes welfare cuts in support of amendment to halt Universal Credit and PIP Bill
South Antrim MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann has firmly opposed the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal...
Jun 24
Robin Swann MP highlights rural crime costing Northern Ireland farmers £1.8m
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has voiced serious concerns about the persistent impact of rural crime on Northern Ireland’s farming...
Jun 17
Councillor Alan Barr pays emotional tribute as Colin Crawford resigns as UUP MLA for North Antrim
Ulster Unionist party colleagues Braid Councillor Alan Barr (right), with Colin Crawford Ballymena councillor Alan Barr has led tributes...
Jun 14
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