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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Newry Man Sentenced for Drug Offences, Warrenpoint Attempted Rape and Sexual Offences

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has acknowledged the sentence handed down to 33 year old Denvior Larkin from Newry on Thursday 15th May at Newry Crown Court, for sexual offences including attempted rape. He was also sentenced at the same time for unrelated drug offences including being concerned in the supply of a Class […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Saoradh Condemns Disgraceful Racist Abuse of Five Doctors and Their Families

Saoradh utterly condemns the disgraceful racist abuse that five doctors and their families were subjected to in a park in Newry.  This cowardly behaviour has no place in our community and stands in stark contrast to the values of solidarity and equality we strive to uphold. Stephen Murney, Saoradh’s Newry representative, said: “This vile incident […]

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Government International Stormont Uncategorized

O’Neill Expresses Condolences Following Death of Pope Francis

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has expressed her condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis, a man of great faith and a strong, determined leader. “During his visit to Ireland in 2018, he spoke passionately in support of the […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Grant: School Uniform Bill Is a Missed Opportunity

Nicola Grant Workers Party Newry representative has described the school uniform bill as a missed opportunity to do something positive to relieve the burden placed on parents. Some who may have several children attending primary and secondary schools. “The bill for all its hype when out for consultation does not substantially alter the status quo. […]

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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 […]