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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Enters Not Guilty Plea

By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor today (wed) denied allegations of rape and historic sex abuse. Standing side by side in the dock of Newry Crown Court, this is the first time that 61-year-old Donaldson and his 58-year-old wife have been asked to formally enter pleas and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Aontu Express Condolences to Family and Friends of Anu Okusanya

As an Aontu representative in Newry I would like to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anu Okusanya who recently died in shocking circumstances in Newry. Anu was working in a care home on the Belfast Road, looking after the sick and elderly. She had just left this great work to walk […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Offers Condolences Following Death of Anu Okusanya

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his condolences following the death of Anu Okusanya. Mr McNulty said: “The death of Anu Okusanya is shocking and disturbingly sad. She chose to spend her life caring for others as a health worker and when she saw someone being attacked, she instinctively ran out of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

PSNI Fail To Attend Newry Anti Social Group Meeting

Chairperson of the Anti Social Behaviour Group on Newry Mourne & Down  (Policing &  Community Safety Partnership (PCSP)  Cllr Aidan Mather’s has expressed his disappointment with the failure of the PSNI to attend their Group’s monthly meeting last night (Tuesday). The Sinn Féin elected representative said that the failure by the PSNI to attend was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Hughes Expresses Sympathy to Family of Health Worker Anu Okusanya

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Anu Okusanya, a care worker who tragically lost her life in Newry.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “My first thoughts are with Anu’s loved ones as they attempt to come to terms with her tragic passing. “Anu, a health worker […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Drugs, Cash, Air Rifle and Electronic Items Seized

Police have seized a number of items, including a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs, following house searches in Armagh city under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Neighbourhood officers, assisted by tactical support officers, made the seizures during planned searches of four houses in Barrack Hill, Faugh-a-Ballagh Court and St Malachy’s Court this morning, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Shop Worker Assaulted During Hill Street Robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of robbery from business premises at the Hill Street area of Newry on Sunday 1st September. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Shortly after midday, it was reported to police that two men entered a shop in the area. It was reported that one of the men pushed a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Investigate Tractor Theft In Camlough

Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1988 Blue Ford 7610 tractor that was taken from a property in the Chapel Road area of Camlough between 19th July 2024 – 20th August 2024. If you have any information that could assist Police in locating this vehicle contact 101 quoting reference 566 – 20/08/2024 ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man In 20s Dies Following Lurgan RTC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can this morning, Sunday 18th August, confirm that a man has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Lurgan on Thursday afternoon, 15th August. Inspector Adair, from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report of a collision involving a Suzuki […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Newry Newry and Armagh

Stand up to Racism Vigil at Daisy Hill Hospital, Sunday 18 August at 2pm

The Stand up to Racism Vigil is taking place at Daisy Hill Hospital this Sunday 18 August at 2pm. The vigil is organised by UNISON and supported by United Against Racism, Muslim Association of Newry, Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Newry branch), Newry LGBTQ+ Women’s Group and community groups. Deirdre Murphy, a co-organiser of the vigil, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont Westminster

No Place In Society For Racism – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage to Two Vehicles In Newry

Police are appealing for information in relation to a report of criminal damage to two vehicles that occurred in the vicinity of Carnagh Park, Newry between 9pm on Friday 16th August and 8.30am on Saturday 17th August. If you witnessed anything or have any dash cam footage please contact us on 101 quoting reference 422 […]