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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Tractor and Slurry Tanker Stolen In Overnight Raid

Police in Banbridge are appealing for information after a tractor and attached slurry tanker were stolen at some point overnight between Friday 27th and Saturday 28th December. Local policing Inspector Mackin said: “The New Holland T7235 tractor and 4100 GA tanker were parked at a yard at an address on Lenaderg Road when they were […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Stormont

Conor Murphy to Run For Seanad Éireann As All-Ireland Politics Come Centre Stage

Sinn Féin Assembly Member for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, will contest the upcoming elections to Seanad Éireann, bringing a strong northern voice to Leinster House. His candidacy underscores Sinn Féin’s commitment to representing the entire island of Ireland, promoting the All-Ireland economy, and advancing the Irish unity debate in the Oireachtas. Speaking in Dublin, Sinn Féin […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Burglaries In Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Newcastle Possibly Linked

Detectives in Newry are investigating a series of burglaries in the South Down area. The burglaries occurred throughout the course of Sunday, 29th December and are being treated as potentially linked. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.40pm that a property had been entered in the Mourneview Park area of Kilkeel. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Department of Health Issues Statement on Winter Pressures

The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services. The system is working extremely hard to care for patients. Priority will always be given to cases that are immediately life threatening. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to staff. The Department, on behalf of the health and social care […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Urgent Care Centre Team Celebrate First Birthday With 3,947 Appointments!

The Urgent Care Centre team at Daisy Hill Hospital have marked their first year in service, having now looked after a total of 3,947 patients. The Urgent Care Centre team receive referrals through the ‘Phone First’ system and directly from GPs.   The Phone First approach helps patients with urgent, however not life-threatening symptoms, to get the most appropriate care […]

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Community Crime

Lisburn: Police Respond to Shocking Viral Footage

The PSNI have responded to a viral video showing an autistic girl being dragged out of a shop in Lisburn during an incident. The horrific footage has been shared via social media prompting outrage from the public. Lisburn and Castlereagh District Commander, Superintendent Kelly Moore said: “We are aware of video footage which is circulating […]

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Community Crime Uncategorized

£19 Million Lost to Fraud In Northern Ireland

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Two Dead Following Killylea Road Collision

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 […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Pay Deal For Health Workers

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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Report of Burglary In Sunningdale Area

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes Christmas Greetings to All

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Appeal Following Burglary In City

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 […]