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Police Advise of Delays During Twelfth Celebrations

We are advising the public of delays and diversions across the District over the Twelfth period due to a number of parades and other events taking place. In Kilkeel, main demonstration parade participants will gather at the Orange Hall at 10.30am and travel along Greencastle Street, Newcastle Street, Newcastle Road to Leestone Road for a […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Farmer Convicted on Animal Welfare Charges

Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary Drive, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Court of five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015. Mr McMullen was convicted on: Mr McMullen was convicted in his absence and fined £1,200 plus £15 offender levy. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Councillor Raises Concerns After Greenway Drug Paraphernalia Find

A LOCAL councillor has raised concerns after drug paraphernalia was found on the Greenway near Newry City  Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte commented,  “The paraphernalia including needles was found on the Greenway path in the city. This is extremely concerning. The Pathway is a popular and very busy facility used daily by families with children […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Forced to Walk to ATM at Knifepoint

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Johnston, said: “Shortly after 1am this morning, Saturday 5th July, a man was approached by another unknown man in the Merchants Quay area. “The suspect was armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing, and demanded money from the man, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Murder Investigation Launched In City

Detectives from the Police Service, who launched a murder investigation, following the death of a man in Newry, have named the deceased as 40-year-old Igors Gavrilovs. A 50-year-old woman has been charged with murder and appeared before Newry Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 1st July. As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Ratcliffe: “Children’s Safety Must Come Before Policy! – Lower Speed Limit at Markethill High!”

TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called on the Department for Infrastructure to urgently reconsider its refusal to reduce the speed limit on the Mowhan Road in Markethill, directly outside Markethill High School. In a letter to Roads Service, Cllr Ratcliffe highlighted persistent concerns raised by local parents, school staff, and residents about the dangers posed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman Charged With Murder at Fisher Park

Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man in Newry, having commenced a murder investigation, have today, Monday 30 June, charged a woman to court. A 40-year-old man sadly died, on Saturday 28 June, having sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city. The woman, aged 50, has been charged with […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sinn Fein Condemn Mullaghbawn Attack

Sinn Féin Cllr Aine Quinn has condemned those behind a suspect device which has caused disruption in the Slíabh Mor area in Mullaghbawn and described their actions as reckless. The local Councillor said, “This reckless action has caused serious distress amongst the wider community as well as severe disruption”. MLA for the area, Aoife Finnegan […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Condemns Pipe Bomb Attack

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned a pipe bomb attack on the home of a young family in the area. It happened in Mullaghbawn in the early hours of Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the incident. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Mullaghbawn is an idyllic rural village situated in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Dies In Hospital Following Suspicious Circumstances at Fisher Park

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation following the suspicious death of a man in Newry today, Saturday 28th June. Commenting, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips said: “At around 12.45pm, police received a report that a man, aged in his 40s, had sustained a serious injury in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Meigh: Woman Dies In House Fire

Police can confirm that a woman aged in her 50s has died following a fire at a house in the Bearna Park area of Meigh in Newry, Saturday 21st June. Police received a report of the fire at approximately 8.40am, and attended alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

25 Yr Old Sadly Passes Away Following Tandragee Collision

The Police Service can confirm a man has sadly died following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision in the Tandragee area earlier today, Thursday 19th June. Inspector Cherith Adair: “Officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Renault Scenic car at Mullahead Road shortly after 8.10am. “Colleagues […]