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Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary in Drumaness

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary in the Shanvally Way area of Drumaness on Monday 2nd January. It was reported that three masked men, armed with a suspected handgun, entered a house in the area sometime between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, and threatened the occupants. A small safe, a purse […]

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Constituency Crime Election 2023 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh

Mathers Condemns Newry Armed Robbery

Sinn Féin representative Aidan Mathers has said that news of an armed robbery at a premises in Newry this morning is shocking. The Newry City representative said: “I am shocked to hear about the robbery of a premises on Patrick Street in Newry today “A man entered the shop and threatened a female member of […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Armed Robbery at Commercial Premises in Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Patrick Street area of Newry on Tuesday 3rd January. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At around 8am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in the area. He produced a knife and threatened a female member of […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Concerns Raised Regarding Waringstown Pavements

Local MP Carla Lockhart and Lagan River representative Alderman Mark Baxter have requested that ABC Council assess the conditions of new pavements laid in Waringstown, following concerns about slippery surfaces being raised by members of the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “Even before the recent cold snap, several members of the community in Waringstown had […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Thompson Travel International Open 30 years of business

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following Vehicle Collision in Newry

A man has sadly passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Old Dublin Road in Cloghoge, near Newry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The collision occurred shortly before 6.40am today, Monday 2nd January. The road remains closed at this time as police enquiries continue, and motorists are asked to […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Fixtures – 7/1/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Newry Celtic v 4th Newtownabbey OB at Jennings Park No. One Warrenpoint Town Res v Cleary Celtic at Milltown, Warrenpoint PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cartwheel United v Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Rossowen v Greenfield Park at Kilbroney Park Villa Rovers […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Man Charged Following Armagh Stabbing on New Years Eve

Detectives investigating a stabbing in the Lower English Street area of Armagh on Saturday 31st January have charged a 19 year old man with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The man is due to appear at […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Dozens of Republicans Have Charges Dropped at Newry Court

In October 2019 Republicans gathered in Newry for the National Hunger Strike Commemoration. This event alternates host venues annually, and notification of organisers’ intentions was lodged with the Parades Commission. A spokesperson for Saoradh said: “As our plans became public knowledge the predictable unionist hysteria kicked in. Not only from the DUP, UUP and TUV […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Seize £25,000 of Suspected Class A Controlled Drugs in Banbridge

Police have seized a quantity of suspected class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following a search in Banbridge yesterday, Saturday 31 December. Inspector Campbell said: “At approximately 4.15pm, police noticed a blue Ford Focus car that was travelling at excess speed in the Drumsallagh Road area of the town. “Officers […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

McKernan Calls for Bridge Repair at Old Kiln

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has written to DfI Road Service to request remedial works at the bridge at the Old Kiln on the Granemore Road. Ms McKernan said, “I have been contacted by local road users to alert me to damage to the bridge at the Old Kiln on the Granemore Road.  I inspected […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested After 17 Year Old Stabbed in Armagh on New Years Eve

Police in Armagh have arrested a man following the report of a stabbing on Saturday 31st December. A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday evening that a 17 year old male had been stabbed in the Lower English Street area of the city. The injured male was taken to hospital following the incident […]