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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Sinn Féin Welcome Newry Mourne & Down Council Condemnation Of Recent Racist Violence

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan  has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of  those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for   minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]

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Community Crime Government Health Stormont

Minister Offers Support to Health Service Staff

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has reiterated his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland. Minister Nesbitt said: “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

PSNI “No Doubt” There Is “Paramilitary Element” to Recent Racist Disorder In Belfast

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has been reacting to the assessment by the PSNI that they have “no doubt” there is a “paramilitary element” to recent racist disorder in Belfast. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning but not surprising that police have today said they have ‘no doubt’ there is a ‘paramilitary […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

9 Week Old Shetland Pony Stolen In Newry

A 9 week old Shetland pony was taken from a field on the Chapel Road area of Newry between 2000 hours on Monday 22nd July 2024 and 1700 hours on Wednesday 24th July 2024. The pony is described as fawn and white in colour. There would be concerns regarding the pony given the young age. […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

O’Neill Speaks to Chief Constable on Racist Attacks

The First Minister Michelle O’Neill has spoken to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the racist violence in Belfast. Michelle O’Neill said:  “There is no place in this society for racism or the attacks on our minority communities which took place at the weekend.   “Today, I spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and we agreed […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Sport

Camlough Police Officers Deserve Commendation, Not Investigation! – Feehan / Byrne

The SDLP has hit out at the “ridiculous overreaction” to a viral video showing a police vehicle flying an Armagh flag in Camlough after the Orchard County’s All-Ireland triumph on Sunday.  Unionist leaders have “raised concerns” with the PSNI Chief Constable and the Police Ombudsman, but SDLP Councillors Killian Feehan & Pete Byrne have branded […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

You Never Know When a Car Accident Might Happen! Download The CRASH App Today!

You never know when a car accident might happen… so why not download our app today! Our app takes you step by step through all the relevant details you need to collect following a collision. The user-friendly App makes it easy for customers to;  Upload images/videos of the scene  Record information of the accident circumstances […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man and Woman Threatened With Stanley Knife In Downpatrick

Detectives are investigating a robbery in the Downpatrick area on Friday evening, 2nd August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Police received a report shortly before 10.45pm that a man and woman aged in their 20s had boarded the ferry from Portaferry to Strangford as foot passengers at around 8.45pm. “While onboard, they were approached by a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Four Police Officers Assaulted When Dealing With Assault In Newry

Four police officers assaulted when dealing with a report of an assault in Newry in the early hours of Thursday, 1st August. Inspector Woods said: “We received a report at around 12.40am of a fight in the Bank Parade area of Newry. Officers attended and located a 22-year-old man who was injured. “The officers took the man […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Chief Constable Responds to Viral Camlough Video

From PSNI – Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “On Sunday evening various people sent me footage of police vehicles with emergency lights and sirens celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland Final victory with the people of Camlough. “My reaction to that footage is very straightforward. We are the police and that privilege and responsibility demands that, at […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Appeal For Witnesses After Two Assaults In Rostrevor

Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Rostrevor on Saturday 27th July.  The first took place inside The Tipsy Fairy around 10pm and the second took place before 11pm outside the Corner Bar.  If you witnessed these taking place please contact Constable Robinson in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1837 of 27th July. […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Craigavon

Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]