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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Wuff Justice as Police Dog Catches Thief

B Section, Ardmore Local Policing team responded to a report of a theft in the area of Armagh Road, Newry. One suspect had been detained and one made off. The two suspects were believed to have been involved in four other incidents of theft locally. Enter Police Dog Rhea who swifly located the outstanding suspect […]

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Carnbane League Results – 14/12/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2025 PREMIER DIVISION SAT 13 DECEMBER 2025 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Rossowen 2 v 1 Ballybot United at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Villa Rovers 4 v 1 Orchard United at Jennings Park No.1 MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 4 – SAT 13 DECEMBER 2025 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 4 v 0 Armagh City U21s at Olympic Park, Derrylecka Lurgan […]

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McNulty Calls For Urgent Action on Homelessness

SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on homelessness.  He was speaking after a recent visit to the Simon Community in Armagh.  Mr McNulty said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant team at the Simon Community in Armagh. The dedication and compassion that they […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Shot Fired at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report of a shot being fired at a house in Newry. Inspector Connolly said: “We received a report at around 10.50pm on Wednesday, 3rd December of a person with a firearm outside a property in the Mullavat Road area. “Officers attended the address and found that an upstairs […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Burglary at St Clare’s Avenue Area of City

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “On Tuesday, December 2, it was reported that sometime over the evening of Monday, December 1, entry had been forced to a house in the St Clare’s Avenue area. Damage was caused to both the front and rear doors. “Our […]

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McNulty: Potholes Must Be Fixed, Not Just Mapped

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a new road mapping exercise does not go far enough to deliver improvements to the North’s roads. He was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister published a draft Road Maintenance Strategy that includes digital road surveys to identify issues. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Everyone […]

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Hughes Calls on Farmers Across Newry and Armagh, and The Island, to Vaccinate Cattle Against Bluetongue

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has urged farmers across Newry and Armagh, and the island of Ireland, to urgently vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue disease, following its detection in several cows on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down. Hughes stressed that immediate vaccination is essential to protect livestock and prevent further economic losses, especially in […]

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Community Constituency Newry South Down Warrenpoint

Life & Time Nurses’ Critical Care Backed By AbbeyAutoline For Festive Tractor Run

This weekend, the highly anticipated ‘Light Up the Night’ Christmas Tractor & Truck Run illuminated the Mourne area, bolstered by a major sponsorship from Northern Ireland’s largest local insurance broker, AbbeyAutoline, alongside other valued contributors. The festive run, which saw trucks and tractors adorned with spectacular Christmas lights, aims to raise vital funds for the […]

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Baby Loss Certificate Scheme Will Provide Some Solace For Parents and Families – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of legislation that will introduce a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks. The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Assembly today. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am delighted that this Bill has now passed. […]

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Kimmins Outlines New Approach to Road Maintenance

A new approach to road maintenance which will focus on a greater use of technology has been outlined by the Infrastructure Minister. Liz Kimmins was speaking as a draft Road Maintenance Strategy was published for consultation.  Minister Kimmins has also welcomed the first digital stock-take of the road network which is already underway. The draft […]

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Hughes Slams Threats Against Newry, Mourne and Down Elected Representatives

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has described threats made against elected members in the Newry, Mourne and Down area as ‘sinister’. A video shared online shows masked men with guns reading a statement in which politicians are described as ‘legitimate targets’. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The sinister threats issued by faceless thugs against […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Police Investigate Video of Threats to Elected Representatives

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has begun a criminal investigation into threats made to elected representatives in Newry, Mourne and Down. The threats were made by masked and armed men in a video circulating on social media. Speaking about the video, District Commander Superintendent Lynne Corbett said: “It is completely unacceptable that anyone should […]