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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 […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council convened their latest Strategic Alliance meeting on 9 December 2025 at County Hall, Dundalk, reaffirming their commitment to cross-border cooperation and regional development. The Strategic Alliance, established in 2011 through a Memorandum of Understanding, provides a vital forum for both councils to address shared challenges […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA said the delivery of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review had the potential to transform public transport across the island. He was speaking following the publication of the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The SDLP drove the all-island rail review in government because […]
From start to finish, the Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon was on a roll, helping raise a fantastic £1,400 for Epilepsy Action NI. Taking place on Friday 12 December at South Lake Leisure Centre, the high-energy event saw participants pedal throughout the day in 30-minute slots, helping turn fitness into funds! Thanks to the generosity of those […]
McQuaid, Brian – R.I.P. 21A Crieve Court, Newry and formerly of Ardoyne, Belfast. 12th December 2025, peacefully at home under the care of his loving family. Beloved husband of Terri, devoted father of Shonagh (Paul) and Ciaran (Jenny), loving Granda Bobby to Holly, Meghan, Saoirse, Eva, Callan, Rian, Cianan and Caitlan; predeceased by his mother […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin representatives Aoife Finnegan MLA and Councillor Áine Quinn have welcomed a commitment from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to address ongoing lighting issues at the Ballsmill car park. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For some time, we have been raising concerns on behalf of residents around the lack of lighting at […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an attempted theft from an ATM machine at Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, on Tuesday 9th December. At around 2:00am, police received a report that an attempt had been made to gain access to the machine which is sited in a local forecourt. Damage was noted to […]
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Cathal Boylan, has condemned the armed robbery in Markethill in which a man carrying a hammer stole mobile phones from commercial premises in the Fairgreen area. Cathal Boylan MLA said: “This was a frightening incident for staff and customers. My thoughts are with the business owner, the staff […]
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