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A new drive to help crack down on puppy smuggling has been launched by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, during a visit to the Stena Line Terminal at Belfast Harbour. It is part of the wider ’Paws for Thought” campaign which aims to disrupt the trafficking of low welfare pups through […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident which occurred in Gilford on Saturday 13th August. Inspector Peters said: “At approximately 8:30pm, it was reported that several males were involved in an altercation with a motorist and a number of pedestrians in the Moyallan Road area. “Enquiries are continuing in relation to this incident we […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]
By Paul Higgins In addition to two counts of rape allegedly committed on 1 July this year, 31-year-old Denvior Larkin was also accused of attempting to anally rape the complainant on the same date and with intimidating her to withdraw her evidence on 30 August this year. Appearing at Newry Magistrates Court by videolink from […]
Organised Crime Unit Detectives have charged a 65 year old woman with a number of offences, including fraud by false misrepresentation, possessing items that breach a registered trademark and possessing criminal property. She is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on 28th September. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]
Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, have announced today it will be increasing electricity prices by 29% for customers from 1 October 2022. This is the second increase from1 May 2022 and will see the typical credit meter and keypad (PAYG) customers’ bills rise by almost £275 per year. Raymond Gormley, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has branded reports that energy producers and generators are set to make an eye-watering £170 billion in profits over two years an ‘absolute scandal’ and called for action to stop the rip-off. The party’s economic spokesperson said: “Reports that big energy generators and producers will make £170 billion in additional […]
Detectives have charged a 31-year-old man with two counts of rape, attempted rape and intimidating a witness. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday 2 September. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. ENDS
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has sought a meeting with the PSNI in response to the high level of Burglaries in the district. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The number of burglaries being carried out in the area is deeply concerning, particularly the 44 reported in the Ballybot ward. “I would strongly encourage residents […]
Organised Crime Unit Detectives have seized nearly 500 items of suspected counterfeit designer goods and seized a BMW car following the search of a residential property in the Newry area earlier today 1st September. Detective Inspector Conor Sweeney said: “During the search, we have also arrested a 65 year old woman on suspicion of a […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a 27-year-old man with a number of offences. He has been charged with attempted arson endangering life, common assault, criminal damage and a number of driving offences. He also faces charges of theft, possessing a Class A controlled drug, possessing a Class […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of arson at derelict premises at the Kitchen Hill area of Lurgan on Friday 26th August. Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly before 12pm, it was reported that a fire had started at a derelict building in the area. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and […]
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