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A 27-year-old man, arrested on Thursday 10th February, by detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. The […]
Police investigating an incident involving a vehicle in Downpatrick on Thursday, 10th February, are appealing for information and witnesses. Shortly after 2.30pm it was reported a woman in a vehicle was attacked and her vehicle stolen from the Meadowlands area of the town. A male smashed the passenger window of a Grey VW Golf and […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has reiterated calls on the British government to scrap VAT on energy bills to help families tackle the cost-of-living crisis. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Rising living costs and out of control energy prices are placing a huge burden on already struggling workers and families. “The British government should scrap […]
East Belfast Ulster Unionist Party MLA and Communities spokesperson, Andy Allen MBE, has called on the Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, to expedite the energy payment support scheme payment. Mr Allen said: “Yesterday (Thursday) the Department for Communities committee approved the statutory rule for the energy payment support scheme payment. “The statutory rule overview […]
Detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, have arrested a man following a search in the city on Thursday 10th February. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and remains in […]
Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death of a male in the Edward Street area of Newry. There are no further details at this time. The road remains closed. ENDS
Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I can confirm I have now received detailed legal advice on the factors that need to be considered when seeking to amend Executive Covid regulations in the absence of an Executive. “This advice is now being given careful consideration and it is my intention to engage with Ministerial colleagues.” ENDS
Motorists are advised that Upper Edward Street, Monaghan Street and Railway Street in Newry are currently closed as police are dealing with an incident. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
Wednesday the 9th of February seen a plethora of police activity in Newry City. A large police presence was seen in the Quayside Close area as well as the use of the PSNI helicopter and some checkpoints. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police conducted searches in the Quayside area of Newry on Wednesday night […]
Following the publication of the Police Ombudsman report into collusion between the RUC and loyalist paramilitaries a PSNI spokesperson has apologised for the suffering felt by victims in what has been described as “collusive behaviours” between police and the UDA/UFF. Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said: “It is important to say that, first and […]
Newry and Armagh Workers party representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern regarding the recent removal of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. “Local healthcare should always be safe, of the highest quality and be professionally delivered – but it must also be accessible”, says Workers Party representative Nicola Grant. “There is considerable public concern […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said ‘extortionate hikes’ to gas prices are crippling workers and families. Speaking after Firmus announced another 34% price in areas of the north this week, the Upper Bann MLA said: “News that Firmus are again set to increase gas prices by almost 34% is another huge blow to workers […]
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