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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is offering reassurance to retailers and businesses around Northern Ireland that reducing retail crime will be a priority over the festive period. Police are urging retailers to be vigilant and report crime whenever it takes place. Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones, the Service’s Business Crime lead said: “We understand that […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed a decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the Safe Access Zones Bill passed by the Assembly earlier this year. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The Supreme Court has recognised that Safe Access Zones, and legislation passed by the Assembly, does not breach people’s right to protest. “Patients and their […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have reiterated an appeal for information, and revisited the scene of the murder of Mark Lovell. The 58-year-old was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December. He was shot a number of times, at close range, while in his car. […]
Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, has announced (9 December 2022) it is increasing electricity prices by 23.9% for customers from 1 January 2023. This price increase comes into effect at the same time as the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) rate for electricity changes to a discount of 13.6p/kWh (previously 19.9p/kWh). […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson with intent at residential premises in the Clanrye Avenue area of Newry on Friday 9th December. Shortly before 7pm, it was reported a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the area. The object did not ignite, but damage was caused to a living […]
Two men aged 45 and 40 arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. A third man aged 34 arrested on Thursday 8 December remains in custody at this time. Detectives are continuing to appeal to anyone […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage hosted a reception on Wednesday 7 December 2022 to honour Scór Sinsir 2022 Champions. Councillor Savage paid tribute to the Mullaghabawn CLG All Ireland Instrumental Group Champions; Glasdromain CLG All Ireland Ballad Group Champions and to Donal Morgan, Carrickcruppen GAA All Ireland Recitation Scór Sinsir […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a 34 year old man arrested on suspicion of murder. The arrest follows searches of properties in the Newry area on Thursday 8th December. The man was arrested on […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Ashton Heights area on Wednesday December 7th. A report was received that a burglary had taken place on Wednesday evening between the hours of 7pm and 10.45pm. Entry had been gained to the property via the back door. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the re-establishment of an Executive is necessary if workers’ rights are to be protected and strengthened. Speaking after the British Prime Minister yesterday promised harsh new laws in Britain in response to workers taking strike action for fair pay, Conor Murphy said: “The Executive must be reformed so we […]
Detectives from Public Protection Branch have charged a 35-year-old man with kidnapping and false imprisonment. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on 10th December 2022. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch arrested a 35 year old man […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that it is incumbent on the Irish Government to set up a nationally representative Citizens’ Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish unity. Councillor Finnegan said; “Tonight the Sinn Féin group on Newry Mourne and Down Council brought a motion forward calling on the Dublin Government to establish […]
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