
A new action plan to tackle crime within the business community has been jointly launched by Justice Minister, Claire Sugden and Anne Connolly, Chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium 5th Anniversary Reception Minister Sugden said, “The impact of business crime should not be underestimated. Far from being […]
Jun 28 2016 | Posted in
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“Modern slavery is a horrific crime which treats victims as commodities and robs them of their basic human rights.” That was the message from Justice Minister, Claire Sugden as she gave the opening address at the annual Cross Border Conference on modern slavery and trafficking for labour exploitation. This year the focus was engagement with […]
Jun 27 2016 | Posted in
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The Minister for Communities has promised that an economic appraisal being carried out on Clare House will be finished by the end of July and that once it reports the Housing Executive will consult with tenants. Minister Givan was responding to questioning from Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy on the status of plans to refurbish […]
Jun 24 2016 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred in the Forkhill Road area. Sometime between 3pm on Saturday 28th May and 1pm on Friday 3rd June entry was gained to a property. The house was ransacked and jewellery was stolen. Detectives would like to hear from anyone who has information that […]
Jun 23 2016 | Posted in
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show tonight (Friday 24th June 2016) has been postponed due to health and safety reasons because of forecasted weather conditions. This has been rescheduled to 8th July 2016 and all purchased tickets for tonight’s show will be valid to use on 8th July. “Hey you guuuuys!” Excitement is building in Newry & […]

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called on the new Executive to prioritise a cross-cutting strategy to tackle the scourge of drug dealing and drug abuse in communities across the North. McGrath, a qualified youth worker, used his maiden speech in the Assembly to challenge the government to tackle an issue which has blighted […]
Jun 20 2016 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) has issued a strong safety warning to communities to keep bonfires a safe distance from overhead lines and substations. The NIE Networks spokesperson said, “In recent years, bonfires have been erected under or close to high voltage electricity lines. “This is a very dangerous practice as the smoke and […]
Jun 20 2016 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Claire Sugden has welcomed an initiative which aims to protect vulnerable people from falling victim to phone scammers. The call blocking initiative is jointly funded by the Department of Justice, the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Policing Board. It is being delivered by five Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSP) across Northern Ireland. […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry, Mourne & Down are promoting their get home safe message as summer beckons and the concert and festival season begins. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt. Paul Reid said, “The summer is almost upon us and many young adults will be travelling home as university comes to an end. “Many people will also […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his horror at an attack carried out on three people and an infant recently in the Cullyhanna area of County Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “I’m totally horrified by this vicious attack that left three adults and a child seriously injured. “This vicious assault […]
Jun 16 2016 | Posted in
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