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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Crossmaglen: Vehicles Set Alight In Petrol Bomb Incident

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a petrol bomb incident in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Thursday 13th February. A police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close area. “Colleagues from the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Two Men Attack Man In His Bedroom

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report on Friday, 7th February at approximately 9.10pm of an assault inside a house in the Edencrieve area of the city. “On officers’ arrival a man aged in his 40s was located with injuries to […]

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FIBRUS Offering Compensation Following Storm Éowyn

 FIBRUS compensation for Storm Éowyn.   Apply here: https://fibrus.com/compensation-claim/  Compensation will be added to your bill and you can only apply if your service has been interrupted for more than 48 hours.   You need to claim within 30 days of service being restored.

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Uncategorized

Councillor Raises Municipal Cemetery Work Damage Concerns

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that senior Council officers must ensure that any work carried out at Council Municipal Cemeteries  are done so in a sensitive and respectful manner. The Councillor who is Chairperson of the Newry City District Electoral Area,  made his comments after his colleague Councillor Valerie Harte raised concerns about […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man Sustains Life Changing Injuries In Assault Outside Bar

Police are investigating a serious assault which took place just outside Cobbles Bar, Newry on Saturday 21/12/2024, between the hours of 01:00-02:00. This assault has resulted in a male sustaining life changing injuries.  If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact 101 and quote reference 564 of 23/12/2024. ENDS

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Urgent Care Centre Team Celebrate First Birthday With 3,947 Appointments!

The Urgent Care Centre team at Daisy Hill Hospital have marked their first year in service, having now looked after a total of 3,947 patients. The Urgent Care Centre team receive referrals through the ‘Phone First’ system and directly from GPs.   The Phone First approach helps patients with urgent, however not life-threatening symptoms, to get the most appropriate care […]

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Community Crime Uncategorized

£19 Million Lost to Fraud In Northern Ireland

More than 5,200 reports of fraud have been made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the 12-month period from November 2023 to the end of October this year, with the total reported loss close to £19 million. The figures, from Action Fraud, cover the 12-month period from 1st November 2023 to 31st October […]

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Community Crime Louth Uncategorized

Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of 8 Yr Old Kyran Durnin

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin (8 years) have today, Tuesday 10th December 2024, arrested a female on suspicion of murder. The woman is being detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the East of the Country. A Garda spokesperson is not available. An Garda Síochána continues […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: 37 Yr Old Man Charged With Assault on Police, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Behaviour and Resisting Police

A 37 year old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd January. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – The charges are […]

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Community Crime Uncategorized

Police Launch Winter Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Operation For 2024

This festive season, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and destroy lives. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department, warned drivers there is absolutely no excuse for driving with drink or drugs. He said:  “Driving with drink or drugs is a crime and drastically increases the […]

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NI Opticians Find Over 80% of People Experiencing Homelessness to Have Sight Problems

Clinical colleagues from Specsavers have been volunteering at Simon Community sites across Northern Ireland to deliver eye tests and dispense glasses to people experiencing homelessness. The clinics are part of a UK-wide initiative by Specsavers to improve access to eye care for all and remove healthcare barriers. This Homelessness Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December), Specsavers in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Drugs Seized In Silverbridge

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team seized quantities of suspected class A and B controlled drugs after they conducted a patrol in the Lough Road area of Silverbridge, on Tuesday 9th October. The suspected drugs were recovered from a derelict property following the report of suspicious activity in the area.   Sergeant MacDonald […]