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Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following RTC in Craigavon

Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision in the vicinity of Gannon Lodge, Craigavon. Sergeant Innes said: “Shortly before 11.55am today, Thursday 16th June, a report was received of a collision involving a silver BMW. “Extensive damage was caused to metal railings in […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Tackling the Cost of Living is the Top Priority for Finance Ministers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA, Conor Murphy has said that tackling the cost of living crisis is a top priority for Sinn Féin Speaking after a key meeting with Finance Ministers of Wales, Scotland and a senior British civil servant in Cardiff, the Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “Workers and families are struggling as the cost of […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged Following Newry Drug Seizure

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged two men following searches of three properties in the Newry area on Wednesday, 15th June. A 33-year-old male has been charged with two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Memorial Unveiled in Newry to Honour TT Winning Motorcyclist Norman Brown

A memorial has been unveiled in Newry to honour the TT winning motorcyclist Norman Brown. In the short 4 years Norman raced competitively he amassed over 40 wins and over 50 other podium finishes. It was on the 1st Sept 1981 that he first visited the Isle Of Man to compete at the Manx GP […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Arrested Following Searches of Three Properties in Newry

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have conducted pro-active searches of three properties in the Newry area earlier today and arrested two men. Detective Inspector Shaw said: “The men, aged 33 and 69, were arrested on suspicion of possession on class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with […]

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Banbridge Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

MP and NI Minister Pay Visit to B-Positive Adam

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conor Burns MP, on a visit to inspirational Adam Watson at his home in Banbridge. Adam and his parents, David and Sara, were able to speak to the Minister about their journey, and the need for greater investment into research and […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Stormont

Hargey Confirms Cost-of-Living Payments

Direct cost-of-living payments of up to £650 will be made to those in greatest need over the coming weeks, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed.  The payments will be made to those on income-related and disability benefits, as well as pensioners, to help support those most in need during the escalating cost-of-living crisis.   Minister […]

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Advertising Community Newry South Armagh

Killeavy Castle Estate Plants Seeds for Growth and Sustainability With £500,000 Investment

Officially unveiled by the owners of Killeavy Castle Estate, Sydney-based businessman Mick Boyle and his wife Robin, Killeavy Castle Estate has just launched an Estate Farm Store and Estate Gardens following a further £500,000 investment.  Originally from South Armagh, Mick Boyle and Robin acquired Killeavy Castle in 2013, and over the past nine years have […]

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Crime Portadown

50 Year Old Portadown Man Guilty of 11 Counts of Rape Against Young Girl, Who at the Time Was 7 Years Old.

Today, Wednesday 15th June , a 50 year old man from the Portadown area, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 11 counts of rape against a young girl, who at the time was 7 years old. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim’s identity, has been remanded in […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Minister Commends Community Groups for Valued Work as Cost of Living Crisis Continues

On a visit to Derry Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey met with a range of community organisations who provide vital support to individuals and families within their local community. The Minister visited Aspace2, Creggan Pre-school and Training Trust, The Rainbow Project and ETHOS Family Support Hub, as part of her series of engagement with organisations providing […]

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Crime Louth

Man Arrested Following Shooting in Co. Louth

The woman in her 20s arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 29 year old man at a caravan park in Clogherhead, County Louth, on Tuesday, 27th August, 2019, has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The man in […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cost of Living Top of the Agenda for Finance Ministers

Finance Ministers across the UK met in Cardiff today, with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion. The price of food, fuel, energy, clothes, travel costs and rent continue to go up as inflation rises. And OFGEM has warned energy bills are set to rise again by around £800 per year […]