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More than 5,200 reports of fraud have been made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the 12-month period from November 2023 to the end of October this year, with the total reported loss close to £19 million. The figures, from Action Fraud, cover the 12-month period from 1st November 2023 to 31st October […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that two men have sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Killylea Road outside Killylea, County Armagh. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:45pm yesterday, Friday 27th December, of a collision involving a dark […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed an agreement on fair pay for health workers. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s agreement on fair pay for health workers between the health minister and trade unions. “These workers are the backbone of our health and social care system and it is absolutely right that […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Sunningdale area of Lurgan on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported that entry into a house in the area was gained via the back door, sometime before 8.20pm on Thursday 19th December. “After rummaging through the house, the suspects later […]
By Daire Hughes I wish everyone in Newry and Armagh a merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year. Christmas presents a great opportunity for people to take a break and to catch up with friends and family. I would encourage everyone to maximise this opportunity – enjoy yourselves, bí ag ol agus bí ag ceol! The last six months serving as […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in Armagh city on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Officers received a report of a burglary in the Altavallen Park area, which occurred sometime on Wednesday 18th December, whilst the resident was not present. “The front door of the house was forced open and […]
The Southern Trust and Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]
Detectives in Newry are investigating a report of a shot fired at the front door of a house at Dobson’s Way, Bessbrook, in the early hours of Thursday 19th December. It is believed at this stage that the incident occurred at around 4am on Thursday morning. Officers responded, and enquiries identified damage to the front […]
Police are investigating an Arson of a silver Volkswagen Golf within the vicinity of Carriff Vale, Newry on Thursday 28th November 2024 at approximately 0400 hours. We are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, dash cam footage or was with the vicinity and has any information that may assist to contact Police on 101 […]
Almost 600 social workers have been directly employed by Health & Social Care Trusts in the 18 months since agency recruitment was ceased. This includes both former agency and newly qualified social workers. In July 2023, Health and Social Care Trusts ceased all social work agency usage in Northern Ireland following intensive work between the […]
By Donal McMahon A “transformational” £40m double investment in Newry city centre has been approved. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) new £17m civic centre and £23m theatre and conference centre were signed off by the planning committee on Wednesday (Dec 18). The local authority faced almost 2,600 objections to the building of its […]
We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Dominic McGrath RIP,25 Iveagh Crescent,The Meadow,Newry,Co Down McGrath (Newry) Dominic RIP, died suddenly, 17th December 2024. Beloved son of Tina and the late Dominic RIP, dearest brother of the late Clare RIP, a cherished nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed […]
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