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Police are appealing for information after two police officers were injured when a car rammed their patrol vehicle in the Church Road in Forkhill in the early hours of Saturday morning, December 27th. Across south area a total of 14 officers were assaulted on Friday evening and Saturday morning with one officer having to receive […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has condemned the burglary of two churches in Newtownhamilton. Police believe the burglaries occurred between 3pm on Christmas Day, 25 December, and 9am on 26 December. “Targeting places of worship at any time shows a complete disregard for the community. “But during the Christmas period, it is reprehensible. “Those responsible […]
Police are appealing for information following the reports of two burglaries at churches in Newtownhamilton on Christmas Day, Thursday, 25th December. It was reported to police that sometime between 3.00pm on December 25th and 9.00 am on Friday, 26th December entry was gained to churches on Dundalk Street and Castleblayney Street in the town. Damage […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic service has received national recognition for commitment to patient safety, for the fifth consecutive year. Also, for the first time, the team has been awarded with gold accreditation as a National Joint Registry (NRJ) Quality Data Provider for the high-quality information they provide about joint […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the city in the early hours of Saturday 27th December. Sergeant Nelson said: “It was reported that a man was walking in the Patrick Street area sometime between two and three am, when he was assaulted from […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has today opened a 12-week public consultation on its draft Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy 2026–2030, and is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to share their views. The draft strategy sets out the Council’s vision for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future and outlines how sustainability will be embedded […]
Sinn Féin has selected Niall Lawlor for co-option to replace Leeanne McEvoy as Councillor for the Mournes area on Newry Mourne and Down District Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in Bryansford, Mr. Lawlor said: “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne and Down District […]
Norbrook has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the local community through its We Care at Christmas programme, with more than 325 employees across the business giving their time, skills and generosity to support charities, families and vulnerable groups across Newry and the surrounding area. Norbrook’s We Care program started in 2019 as an […]
As the NHS grapples with unprecedented flu outbreak Buttercrane Centre have installed hand sanitisers throughout the mall. With infection levels reportedly peaking over Christmas period, Buttercrane have installed hand sanitisers to support customers and local health services. Centre Manager Peter Murray said: “The news reports of the rising infection levels and pressures on our local […]
The Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £500,000 and made four arrests. Detective Inspector Stickland said: “Shortly before 5:00pm on Friday, 19th December officers stopped and searched a vehicle in the vicinity of Northway, Portadown. Following the search a significant seizure of Class A […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in Rathfriland yesterday, Saturday, 20th December. Chief Inspector Simpson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 10.45pm, we received a report of a collision involving a silver Toyota Avensis and a […]
CRASH Services, in partnership with JMK Solicitors, has successfully wrapped up their 2025 charity partnership, raising £42,200 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. These funds will directly support the charity in continuing its vital cancer care services across Northern Ireland. Both organisations have a longstanding tradition of supporting a chosen charity each year, with a dedicated […]
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