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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Detectives Are Investigating the Circumstances Surrounding a Fire in Newtownhamilton

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in Newtownhamilton during the early hours of Monday 5th September which has caused substantial damage to a number of outbuildings and vehicles at a farm in the area. Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: “Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze at Cullyhanna Road at around 1.45am. […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Expand Child Exploitation Team to Newry and Warrenpoint

As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the night time economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to Newry, Mourne and Down district. On Friday […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Police Appeal Following Ballynahinch Burglary

Police investigating a report of a burglary at a house in the Crossgar Road area of Ballynahinch are appealing for witnesses.  The burglary was reported on Tuesday, 23rd August, however, it may have occurred sometime over the previous seven days. Sergeant Cree said: “The householders returned from holiday to discover that their home had been broken into and […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

New Campaign to Help Combat Puppy Smuggling

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 […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Gilford Incident

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 […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Crime Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Action Not Appeals Needed to Tackle Obscene Energy Corporation Profits! – Boylan

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 […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Appears in Court Accused of Twice Raping a Sleeping Woman

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 […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Woman Charged Following Newry Raid

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 […]

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living Crime Government Politics Stormont

Electric Ireland Set to Increase Their Electricity Prices Again!

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, […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Crime Government Politics Stormont

Reports of Eye-Watering Profits for Energy Companies ‘scandalous!’

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 […]

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Crime Newry

Man Appears at Newry Court with Two Counts of Rape

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

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Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Seeks Urgent Meeting with PSNI to Tackle Local Burglary Issues

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 […]