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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has slammed those responsible for an explosive device in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a viable explosive device was found near a home in the Lisdrumgullion area of the city on Monday night. Mickey Brady said: “I condemn those responsible for this incident, they caused fear and […]
The security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry has ended. Inspector McCormick said: “Police received a report shortly before 2.50pm on Monday, 1st January that a suspicious object had been left in the area. “The object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been removed and taken away for further forensic […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has said that a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area is causing major disruption for residents who have been evacuated on New Years Day. Cllr Feehan said: “Residents in Drumgullion Avenue are experiencing significant disruption following the discovery of a suspicious object today. A number of homes have been […]
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry this afternoon, Monday, 1st January. A number of homes have been evacuated and road users are asked to avoid the area at this time. An update will be issued in due course. ENDS
Police can confirm that 45 year old Joe Rooney, who was from the Mayobridge area, formerly of Rostrevor, sadly died following a road traffic collision in the Mayobridge area early on Friday 29th December. Sergeant Green said: “Shortly after 6am, police received a report of a collision at Hilltown Road involving a male pedestrian and a […]
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign is encouraging supporters to join a rally held in Newry on New Year’s Eve, at 1pm, on Buttercrane Quay (running along Newry Canal). IPSC Newry Chairman Marc Mac Seáin ahead of the rally expresses the following: “Support for apartheid Israel’s crimes against humanity in Gaza is on the wane. Nations […]
Reflecting on the retail landscape of 2023, Buttercrane Centre Manager Peter Murray admits it’s been challenging for many retail brands. The cost-of-living crisis, increasing inflation and rising mortgage rate costs have depleted disposable income. “This affects all sectors as consumers pull back from spending and in particular, we’ve seen this impact the fashion sector. Consumers […]
By Donal McMahon Plans to boost a council’s electric charged fleet have hit the buffers over fears of “excessive costs” for a new electricity substation. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is currently accepting delivery of its new £7.4m fleet with the majority the 77 vehicles being powered by fossil fuels. Climate change concern has […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick on Saturday morning, 23rd December. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at approximately 2.50am that four masked men, who were dressed all in black and armed with weapons, entered a property in the Leaside Gardens area of […]
By Donal McMahon Co Down towns must be included in a CCTV upgrade or they face falling victim to “chronic anti-social behaviour”, a councillor has warned. Council run CCTV systems across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) look set to be upgraded, but some may be left out fuelling fears problem areas will not […]
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 yesterday morning, Wednesday 27th December. Sergeant McBride said: “Shortly before 12.25am, officers attended a report of an assault in the Trevor Hill area. “It is understood that an altercation took […]
Yesterday, officers from A Section LPT Newry received a report from Translink stating a number of bags had been stolen from passengers on the Enterprise Service. Due to the quick reporting by Translink and actions of LPT, the 3 male suspects were tracked through Newry Town Centre. Having been sighted by officers from Newry City […]
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