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Police launch Operation Season’s Greetings Christmas safety campaign

Police launch Operation Season's Greetings Christmas safety campaign - newry news now

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched their annual Christmas operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas.     Operation Season’s Greetings will ensure that resources are deployed across all districts in Northern Ireland including Newry, Mourne and Down to deter and detect criminality and provide visible reassurance to […]

NIE Networks support local charity B Positive | Newry News Today

NIE Network’s support Local Charity | Newry News Today - newry news facebook

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has announced B Positive as their new Charity of the Year for 22/23.     The charity was formed by NIE Networks employee Sara and her husband David Watson, who sadly lost their son Adam to acute myeloid leukaemia in August this year. B Positive was subsequently set up to help […]

Spot the signs: Police warn of rise of Domestic Abuse over Christmas | Newry News Today

Spot the signs- Police warn of rise of Domestic Abuse over Christmas | Newry News Today - local news newry

Stark figures from the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the last few years show that there is often a significant spike in domestic abuse incidents over the festive holiday period.     This includes psychological abuse with coercive and controlling behaviour creating fear in relationships and homes. The Police Service, as part of their […]

Increase in suicides ‘highlights need for funded mental health strategy’ | Newry News Today

Increase in suicides 'highlights need for funded mental health strategy' | Newry News Today - newry newspaper

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said it will be impossible to properly tackle the mental health crisis in the North without Stormont functioning.     Mr McGrath said an Assembly and Executive were needed to fund a robust mental health strategy. Figures released by NISRA show that there were 237 deaths from suicide in […]

Appeal for witnesses after serious three-vehicle collision | Newry News Today

Appeal for witnesses after serious three-vehicle collision | Newry News Today - newry death news

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious three-vehicle road traffic collision on the Castlewellan Road outside Clough.     Inspector MacDonald says, “Police received a report shortly after 4.15 pm on Tuesday, 29 November that a collision had occurred between a Kia Picanto, Mini Copper and Renault HGV lorry. “Officers attended the […]

Police launch winter 2022/23 anti-drink and drug drive operation | Newry News Today

Police launch winter 2022/23 anti-drink and drug drive operation | Newry News Today - newry news

As police launch the annual winter drink drive operation, they are asking the public to pause for a moment.     Superintendent Gary Busch explains, “Last year, we asked road users to consider the impact of being detected drink or drug driving. “This year, our request is more direct. “We are asking the public to […]

SDLP meets with Royal College of Nursing | Newry News Today

SDLP meets with Royal College of Nursing | Newry News Today

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath and South Belfast MP Claire Hanna met with representatives of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).     The SDLP met with RCN to discuss their concerns ahead of planned strike action later this month. Mr McGrath said it was regrettable that health staff had been forced to strike but […]

Newry Shooting: Police say victim was ‘ambushed and executed’ in ‘beyond reckless’ attack | Newry News Today

Newry Shooting - ardcarn newry murder - Police release name of victim as murder investigation launched - Newry News Today - newry breaking news

Newry police say that a man murdered in a gun attack in Newry last night was shot multiple times at close range.     The man, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday evening, Thursday 1 December 2022. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation. […]

‘Unity of purpose’ at South Armagh Tourism meeting | Newry News Today

Unity of purpose at South Armagh Tourism meeting | Newry News Today - newry news now

A public meeting in Forkhill on the future of South Armagh Tourism has secured unanimous support for an overhaul of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s proposed tourism strategy.     There were passionate pleas from tourism providers in attendance for a concerted effort to protect the identity of South Armagh and ensure that it […]

Ask for Angela: Police team up with hospitality sector to launch scheme | Newry News Today

Ask for Angela- Police team up with hospitality sector to launch scheme | Newry News Today - news in newry

Local businesses including, bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants and security staff across Northern Ireland are being given access to ‘Ask for Angela’ training to help people who feel unsafe, threatened or vulnerable on their night out this Christmas and beyond.     Under the scheme, they are being trained that anyone who asks for Angela may […]







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