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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch conducted searches of a commercial and a residential property in the Newry area, Thursday 16th October as part of an investigation into the supply of drugs by organised criminal groups operating on both sides of the border. As a result of the search, cash seizures in both Sterling […]
After the implementation of an hourly Belfast-Dublin Enterprise service in late 2024, Translink’s income and number of passenger journeys have skyrocketed. This news comes from an Assembly Question posed by Justin McNulty SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, who has long been a champion for improved rail connectivity. According to Translink Management Information, since the commencement of […]
Saoradh stands firmly with the health unions and the countless frontline workers now balloting for strike action across the occupied Six Counties. We extend our full solidarity to all those who keep our hospitals and care services running, the very backbone of our health system. These workers have endured years of underfunding, chronic understaffing, and […]
Justin McNulty SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh calls for urgent action to prevent suicide. In a recent Assembly Question, McNulty impressed upon the Executive Office the need to assess the merit of mental health and suicide awareness training for frontline staff. Suicide prevention charity, Samaritans gave evidence to an All-Party Group in Stormont on […]
Police in Newry have arrested a 47-year-old woman on Thursday, 23rd October. The woman was arrested on suspicion of misuse of a public electronic network to send a grossly offensive message. This follows a road traffic collision in the Albert Basin area of the town on Wednesday, 8th October, where sadly a 67-year-old man passed […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at a house in Newry. Detective Constable Middleton said: “We received a report that sometime between 4.30pm and 7.30pm yesterday, Wednesday 22nd October, a property was entered in the Shandon Park area. “We understand entry was gained to the house via a back door. Enquiries […]
Over 200 local business representatives attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet on Friday 17th October in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry kindly supported by the hotel, Wood Innovations and Ulster Bank, Principal Sponsors of the event which is one of the highlights of the business year in the city. The Chamber’s exceptional, inspirational and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the start of works on Rathfriland Road to construct a new pedestrian island. “I’m pleased to see this important project now underway. I have worked closely with the Department for Infrastructure to ensure the need for improved pedestrian safety on Rathfriland Road was recognised and prioritised. “This work […]
Two police officers sustained injuries after their vehicle was rammed in Jonesborough on Monday afternoon, 20 October. At around 1pm Neighbourhood Policing Team officers were responding with lights and sirens to reports of a collision when a black Toyota sped away from the police vehicle on Edenappa Road. The Toyota, which was not involved in […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy has said the closure of the Omniplex cinema in Armagh is disappointing for families and the wider community “This will be disappointing news for many, especially families and young people who’ve enjoyed the cinema over the years. My thoughts are with the staff affected at this difficult time. Councillor Duffy […]
Police in Newry are investigating a violent altercation in the Buttercrane Centre and Francis Street, on Saturday 18th October. Inspector Ritchie said: “The altercation, involving a number of young males, occurred at around 5.40pm. Officers attended and arrested three males, two aged 17 and one aged 16, on suspicion of a number of offences including […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has welcomed the start of repair works at Donnelly’s Bridge in Silverbridge, with contractors now on-site carrying out essential maintenance. “This is a positive development for the area, with work underway including de-vegetation, repointing, and structural scraping to restore the bridge. I’ve been engaging with the Department for Infrastructure in […]
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