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Despite annual safety warnings, firework celebrations still often end in painful injuries for too many people. 🎇 If you're planning a fireworks display at home this Halloween, follow the Firework Code at 👉🏼 orlo.uk/rM4Pz #ABCHalloween
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Halloween can be an anxious and frightening time for many pets. 🐶🐱 Follow our advice to make the spooky season a less stressful time of year for your four-legged family members at 👉🏼 orlo.uk/fC14Y #ABCHalloween
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The shortlisted nominees in the running for 2026 ABC Junior Sports Awards glory have been announced! 📣 Our borough’s young sporting stars will take centre stage at a celebration event, Fri 23 Oct at Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre. Find out more: 👉 orlo.uk/R2W6V
Promotional graphic for the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2026, featuring the text Shortlisted Nominees.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2026, featuring the text Shortlisted Nominees.

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ONE WEEK TO GO⏰ New bin collection schedules begin from the week commencing 26 October 2026. Have you checked your new bin day? Check your information at: orlo.uk/RuGrq #ABCBinChanges
A countdown graphic with a bin icon showing the number 7, asking residents to check their new bin collection calendar.

ALT A countdown graphic with a bin icon showing the number 7, asking residents to check their new bin collection calendar.

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Have your say on our Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy and help guide the future growth and development of the borough 💬 🗓️ Tues 20 Oct 📍 Palace Building, Palace Demesne, Armagh ⏰ 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-7.30pm More info 👉🏼 orlo.uk/vXwXV
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council's Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy public engagement event

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We've conjured up a hauntingly good line-up of Halloween experiences across the ABC borough that are sure to chill your bones & create some fang-tastic family memories. 🥘 👻 Boo-k your place soon as our events are frightfully popular! 👉🏻 orlo.uk/3sGEG #ABCHalloween
Halloween events in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

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Your bin collection day may be changing from the week commencing 26 October 2026. Check your new collection calendar delivered directly to your home or check your bin day online at: orlo.uk/3cFxB #ABCBinChanges
Graphic for Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council advising residents to check their new bin collection calendar.

ALT Graphic for Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council advising residents to check their new bin collection calendar.

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Have your say on our Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy and help guide the future growth and development of the borough 💬 🗓️ Thurs 15 Oct 📍 Gosford Forest Park Meeting Room, Markethill ⏰ 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-6.30pm More info 👉🏼 orlo.uk/3J66Y
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy public engagement event

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We were delighted to welcome Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA to today’s opening performance of ‘Speak Up’ - a powerful student-led drama being delivered across the borough this week to raise awareness around hate crime, respect and inclusion @Justice_NI @ABCpcsp @ExecOfficeNI
A group of children and two adults posing outside The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre on a sunny day.

ALT A group of children and two adults posing outside The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre on a sunny day.

A group of four children and four adults posing for a photo outside The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre.

ALT A group of four children and four adults posing for a photo outside The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre.

A group of eleven people in black stage attire posing on a wooden stage with red-lit prison-style set pieces.

ALT A group of eleven people in black stage attire posing on a wooden stage with red-lit prison-style set pieces.

A woman speaks into a microphone on a stage before an audience, with three women standing behind her and a youth sitting.

ALT A woman speaks into a microphone on a stage before an audience, with three women standing behind her and a youth sitting.

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Our Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy is open for consultation. This is your opportunity to help guide the future growth and development of the borough. Have your say before the consultation period closes at 5pm on Tues 8 Dec. More info 👉🏼 orlo.uk/0Zfr0
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy consultation opens

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Although your bin collection day in the ABC Council area may change, there are some things that will stay the same. Find out more at: armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov… #ABCBinChanges
A poster from Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council asking 'What is not changing?' regarding bin collections.

ALT A poster from Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council asking 'What is not changing?' regarding bin collections.

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The Governance, Resources & Strategy Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 6.30pm. Watch the live meeting here: orlo.uk/fCSrb Agenda & reports are available on the day of the meeting orlo.uk/067KB
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Dressing up is all part of the Halloween fun but it's important to take care when choosing your costume. From checking for safety markings to avoiding naked flames, our safety advice can help keep you safe this spooky season 👉orlo.uk/Cr38B #ABCHalloween
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Have your say on our Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy and help guide the future growth and development of the borough 💬 🗓️ Tues 13 Oct 📍 Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre ⏰ 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-7.30pm More info 👉🏼 orlo.uk/aJyy0
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy public engagement event

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The Community & Wellbeing Committee meeting will take place on Monday 12 October 2026 at 6.30pm. Watch the live meeting here:👉 orlo.uk/fh3kf Agenda & reports are available on the day of the meeting here:👉 orlo.uk/HFFhO
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Join us for our free fireworks extravaganza at Craigavon Lakes on Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm. No tricks. Just a big treat! Don't forget to dress to impress in your most spark-tacular Halloween costume! ✨🎃 More info at 👉 orlo.uk/cQbCi #ABCHalloween
Halloween fireworks display at South Lake, Craigavon, on Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm.

ALT Halloween fireworks display at South Lake, Craigavon, on Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm.

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Do you need this information in another language? Information about the changes to bin collections is available through the Translate function on the Council website. Visit: armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov… #ABCBinChanges
Graphic announcing bin collection day changes from 26 October 2026 for Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council.

ALT Graphic announcing bin collection day changes from 26 October 2026 for Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council.

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Have a fa-boo-lous Halloween in the borough with our fangtastic events programme. From spooky spectacles and eerie entertainment to creepy adventures and monstrous mayhem, there’s a cauldron of family fun waiting to be discovered! More info: orlo.uk/oXe1L #ABCHalloween
Halloween in Armagh City Banbridge and Criagavon Borough

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The Planning & Regulatory Services Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 3pm. Watch the live meeting here 👉 orlo.uk/GHXBM Agenda & reports are available on the day of the meeting here 👉 orlo.uk/ppp7G
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Watch out for your new bin collection calendar arriving through your letterbox from today. Calendars will be delivered directly to your home between 5th -15th October Find more information and check your bin day at: armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov… #ABCBinChanges
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