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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Murder Inquiry Launched After Female Victim Named

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Banbridge. Detective Inspector Miller said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday evening, 14th December of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Vehicle Rammed In Crossmaglen Area Leaving Two Officers Injured

A police vehicle was rammed in the Crossmaglen area leaving two officers injured. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Whilst on mobile patrol this morning police signalled for a white VW Golf to stop in the Crossmaglen area. The vehicle failed to do so and was subsequently stung, despite these measures the driver continued to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 14/12/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 14 DECEMBER  2024         SAT 7 DECEMBER –  MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 4  – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM  Cleary Celtic   6   v   2  St Marys Res  at Olympic Park Newry Celtic  2   v   1  Caledon Rovers at Artie Green Park Villa Rovers    4   v  3 Scarva Rangers at Jennings Park No.1 […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Police at Scene of Sudden Death of Woman

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman at a property in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge this evening, Saturday 14th December. Cordons are in place. More details will follow in due course. ENDS

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Message: Building a Safer Community For All This Holiday Season

This Christmastime, Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy is reaching out to everyone across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to wish them and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Reflecting on her time as Lord Mayor and the achievements of our borough, she said: “One of the privileges […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Housing Supply Strategy Meaningless Without Funding

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Communities Minister’s Housing Supply Strategy is meaningless without being backed by funding. Minister Gordon Lyons gave a statement to the Assembly on Monday. The plan retains a target to build 100,000 homes in 15 years from the draft strategy. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bird of Prey Found Dead In Forkhill Area Was Poisoned

Police have confirmed that an adult bird of prey was found dead in the Forkhill area of Armagh in June of this year was poisoned. It was reported on the 12th June that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead in the Forkhill area. The bird was retrieved by our search and rescue team and underwent […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged In South Armagh For Possession of Firearms

Two men have been charged following searches by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, local District Police and Tactical Support Group (TSG) on Thursday, 12 December. The men, aged 32 and 59, who were arrested in the south Armagh area, have been charged with a number of offences, including possession of ammunition […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Rise In Patient Deaths While Waiting For An Ambulance ‘Deeply Worrying and Totally Unacceptable’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called the rise in patient deaths while waiting for an ambulance “deeply worrying and totally unacceptable.”  The party’s health spokesperson said: “Ambulance waiting times have increased and the demand for emergency ambulance care coupled with ongoing pressures in ambulance handover times show an extremely worrying trend. “Paramedics and ambulance staff […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027

Monday 9th December 2024, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027. This three-year strategy aims to build on established collaborative relationships and operational successes to date underpinned by previous Cross Border Policing Strategies. The strategic areas of focus of this strategy are• Tackling Crime […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Social Workers In Southern Trust Are ‘Shining Bright’

Social Workers from across the Southern Trust joined together for the annual Professional Social Work Forum which shed a light on the invaluable role that social work plays in our communities. The event, ‘Shining a Light on Social Work’, brought together social work staff and managers to discuss and review challenges and opportunities from the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Southern Trust Cervical Cytology Review Reports Published

In October 2023, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,425 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and offer follow […]