CLANRYE NEWS 
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today, Monday 12th October 2026 launched a recruitment campaign for new student officers, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the organisation. The new recruitment drive aims to encourage people from all backgrounds and communities to step forward and help build a safer, more peaceful and connected Northern Ireland. Over the next seven weeks, the […]
Aontú has cautiously welcomed the latest decision taken by the Secretary of State regarding the Garvaghy Road, while firmly emphasising that “we never should have been here in the first place.” Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín welcomed the move, stating: “This is very good news. Drumcree should have never been resurrected. Consent should always be a […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has welcomed the Secretary of State’s decision to rescind permission for the Drumcree Orange parade following a request from the PSNI Chief Constable. Ms Hanna said: “I welcome the Secretary of State’s decision to rescind permission for this parade. This is precisely the intervention the SDLP has called for from […]
Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and Leas-Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill have commented on the announcement that there will be no Orange march down the Garvaghy Road. “Today belongs to the residents of the Garvaghy Road, who have shown remarkable strength and dignity in the face of provocation and intimidation. There will be an […]
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has announced that the controversial Drumcree parade cannot proceed under the existing Parades Commission determination, following almost two weeks of escalating tensions in Portadown. The dramatic intervention comes after PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher formally requested that the Secretary of State review the decision allowing the Orange Order to […]
Detectives in Banbridge are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an assault on Saturday, 19th September. Police received a report just before 7.30pm that a man in the Brookfield Meadows area of the town had been dragged from his vehicle by a number of masked men, before being kicked and punched multiple […]
Police have charged a man to court following the search of a car and subsequent arrest in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon on Tuesday, 15th September. The 29-year-old is charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled […]
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 […]
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 […]