CLANRYE NEWS 
DUP MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman. In a case listed at Newtownards Magistrates Court today (Mon), 71-year-old Richard James Shannon is alleged to have assaulted a female on 1 October 2023. The alleged background has not been opened, but it is understood the complainant is a sister of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Banbridge, Saturday 15th August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “At approximately 2.15pm, police received a report of a burglary in the Dublin Road area of the A1, near Banbridge. “It is believed that sometime after 12.15pm, entry was gained to the property, which was ransacked and a […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has called for a collective effort to tackle rising anti-social behaviour in Newry. After speaking with affected residents and businesses, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the recent increase in anti-social behaviour within our community and the very real impact it is having on local residents, services […]
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Portadown on Saturday 1st August. Local policing Sergeant Bigger said: “It was reported that the fire had started at around 10.20pm, at a vehicle yard. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. Two recovery vehicles were completely burnt […]
Police in Armagh are appealing for information and witnesses following a house fire in Tandragee. A report was received shortly after 3.20am this morning, Thursday 30th July, of a house on fire in the Mullavilly Heights area of the town. Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service […]
Police are urging people in the Newcastle area to be vigilant, following reports of possible ‘rogue traders’ visiting homes. Inspector Hardy said: “We received a report at around 12.25pm on Friday, 24th July of a possible scam in the Ballyward area, where a man reportedly agreed to do some work and then completed extra work […]
By Paul Higgins A man has been jailed and a business fined following a fatal workplace accident in Newry in 2022. While 53-year-old Walter Manley was given a 40-month sentence for manslaughter, McKinstry Biomass Ltd was fined a total of £120,000 for breaches of health and safety regulations. At an earlier hearing of Newry Crown […]
Following a number of rural thefts across South Area*, the independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward. From 26 June, a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Inspector Brian St Ledger said: “The theft of valuable agri-equipment and […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have today announced the appointment of Jacqui Durkin as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. The First Minister and deputy First Minister said Ms Durkin, who has served as Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland since November 2019, brings extensive senior leadership […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged six men as part of an investigation into suspected cannabis cultivation. The arrests followed searches in Counties Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh. All six have been charged with a range of drug-related offences, including cultivating cannabis, being concerned in the supply of a […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm a five-year-old girl has died following a road traffic collision in Newry. Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Sunday, 21st June of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van and child in […]
Responding to the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said: “My first thoughts today are with the victims of this abuse, who showed immense courage in coming forward and giving evidence knowing the scrutiny and attention they would face. Their bravery has resulted in justice being done. “This case should […]