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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal for Information and Witnesses of Portadown Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary in Portadown. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “A report was received on Thursday, 9th November at approximately 8.45pm that a house in the Inglewood Manor had been entered sometime after 6.45pm that evening. “Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Harte Condemns Newry City Burglary

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has urged anyone with information on a number of burglaries in Newry to bring it forward to the police.  The Newry City councillor spoke after masked men forced their way into two homes on the Ballyholand road and in Mount Pleasant. Valerie Harte Said: “It’s believed that two masked men […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Mum of Four Injured In Markethill RTC Passes Away

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning, 4th November. Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away on Wednesday 8th November. The collision […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Urge Vigilance Over Newry Break-in

Saoradh have urged people to take extra precautions following a break-in that occurred in the Ballyholland Rd/Barley Lane area of Newry on Wednesday evening [8th Nov]. Speaking from Saoradh’s Newry office local party representative Stephen Murney explained ”We were contacted on Wednesday night on behalf of the victims of this disgraceful home intrusion. “The homeowners […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Overnight Burglaries In Newry

Detectives in CID are investigating two overnight burglaries in Newry. The first break-in at a property on Ballyholland Road was reported to police at around 6.30pm. The homeowner had left the property at around 5.30pm and upon returning found her front door had been forced. A number of rooms had been entered and searched however […]

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Community Crime

39 Year Old Man Extradited From Republic of Ireland

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit have extradited a 39-year-old man from the Republic of Ireland on Monday, 6th November where he had been arrested on an international warrant. Michael Harty has since been sentenced at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 7th November to six months in prison, suspended for […]

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

Murphy Condemns Threat Against Sinn Féin Activist 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down

Diversions Still In Place In Downpatrick Due to Flooding

Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Dies and 8 Injured In Fatal RTC at Markethill

Police can confirm that a man has died following a four vehicle road traffic collision on Gosford Road in Markethill at approximately 1.20am this morning, Saturday 4th November. 8 people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Weapons and Ammunition Found In Crossmaglen

Police in Newry, Mourne & Down along with colleagues in Serious Crime Branch have recovered suspected weapons and ammunition during a search operation in Crossmaglen on Monday and Tuesday, October 30th and 31st. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “A proactive search operation took place in the Monog Road area on Monday […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Courthouse Business Redirected Due to Flooding

Newry Courthouse is to temporarily redirect its business from Wednesday 1 November 2023 due to flooding in the city. Due to the severe flooding in Newry, the decision has been taken to temporarily close Newry Courthouse and move the scheduled Magistrates’ Courts to  Craigavon Courthouse, Court 1, from Wednesday 1 November 2023. This is a temporary […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Amber Weather Warning For Down and Armagh

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning affecting counties Down and Armagh from 9.00pm tonight, Monday 30th October until 9.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 31st October . A yellow warning is in place for the rest of Northern Ireland. Persistent heavy rain will lead to further flooding and we would ask the public to take steps to […]