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Speaking on the Hooded Men court decision, Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen has said that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has questions to answer over the Hooded Men. Cllr Mullen: “Last week, the British Supreme Court ruled that the decision of the PSNI to refuse to investigate the torture of the Hooded Men was illegal. […]
Crime Prevention Advice – Cash Handling this Christmas Although many personal commercial transactions now take place with cards or electronically, in the run up to and over the Christmas period people may be in possession of larger amounts of cash in their homes. Bank ‘Jugging’ is a theft method where customers of financial institutions are […]
Mr John Thomas (Sean T) Murphy (64), Carnally Road, Carnally, Newry was convicted at Newry Magistrates’ Court today on one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to animals, one charge of leaving animals unattended, one charge of failing to comply with a duty imposed under animal welfare regulations, one charge of failing to isolate an animal with […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement of a £20.5 million new school build at New-Bridge Integrated College, Loughbrickland. The Upper Bann spokesperson and former Education Minister said: “The news that New-Bridge will be undergoing a significant refurbishment is exciting for the staff, pupils and families associated with the College. As a previous […]
SDLP Policing Board member Dolores Kelly has written to Chief Constable Simon Byrne seeking an explanation over recent PSNI arrest figures. It has emerged nearly twice the number of Catholics than Protestants have been arrested and charged in the North over the past five years. The figures were obtained by the Detail through a Freedom […]
Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news this afternoon that €1m in funding has been secured to assist the development of the long awaited Newgrange Hospice Unit in Drogheda. O’Dowd said “This money today is a real boost for the project which is incredibly important to the Drogheda area and in fact […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed a £20 million boost to regenerate small villages and rural towns announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and other Executive Ministers. The Upper Bann spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement of a £20 million scheme to help regenerate small towns and villages across the north. “This funding will […]
Police are investigating a road traffic collision on the A1 northbound carriageway between Newry and Loughbrickland on Sunday 19th December. The collision, involving a lorry and a black BMW X5, occurred at the junction with Carrick Road at around 3.40pm on Sunday afternoon. A female passenger in the BMW sustained a suspected broken leg as a […]
SDLP Policing Board member Dolores Kelly has expressed significant concerns after it emerged crimes against children have risen above forecasted levels. Between April and October 2021 crimes against children accounted for 10% of all recorded crime in the North. Mrs Kelly welcomed efforts from the PSNI to review how they engage and support children, young […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has thanked the community for their support and kindness towards local charities, following a series of three “sit-out” events in Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown. Carla Lockhart said: “I am truly humbled by the goodwill and kindness of the public who popped along to say hello and donate at my sit […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said the costs of school uniforms need to be cut and capped. The Upper Bann spokesperson and former Education Minister said: “Sinn Féin has brought forward a motion to the Assembly proposing action to cut and cap the cost of school uniforms. “I am calling on the Education Minister […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed news that a contractor has been appointed to construct a new state of the art school build for New-Bridge Integrated College. The school has announced Ganson (UK) Ltd. will carry out the £20.5m project. Upper Bann MLA Mrs Kelly said: “I was delighted to hear that a […]
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