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Female gang sought by police over south Armagh robberies
Police are investigating two robberies believed to have been carried out by a female gang who targeted a vehicle and a baby accessories shop in south Armagh on Wednesday evening last. First to fall...
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Poisoning of pet dog a ‘senseless act of cruelty’
The owner of a pet dog who died from suspected intentional poisoning has spoken of her family’s shock and sadness at the “senseless act of cruelty” which robbed them of their much loved Jack Russell...
View ArticleColum Marks witness appeal
Police Ombudsman investigators were in Downpatrick last week as part of a witness appeal into the circumstances surrounding the controversial RUC shooting of Newry IRA volunteer, Colum Marks. The 29...
View ArticleTrial date set for former St. Colmans Abbey principal
The trial of a former Newry primary school principal and Christian Brother accused of 41 charges of historical sexual abuse will begin in March next year, a court has ruled. Eighty two year old...
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Narrow Water memorial vandalism, man remanded in custody
A 44-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged with causing damage to the Narrow Water memorial near Warrenpoint. Robert James McKeegan (44), a lorry driver from Beech Drive, Bleary, Craigavon...
View ArticleBaby rape accused admits hitting child’s head off wall
A 25 year old man accused of raping and causing brain injuries to a two week old baby has claimed he may have unwittingly hit the infant boy’s head off a wall while carrying him downstairs – admitting...
View ArticleCourt appearance for man accused of litany of sex offences
Crown Prosecution in the case of a Crossmaglen man charged with a litany of sexual abuse offences is awaiting receipt of a full file against the accused before the case can proceed, Newry Magistrates’...
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Sport NI chief settles fair employment dispute
The chief executive of Sport NI, Antoinette McKeown, has settled a fair employment dispute with the sporting body. Ms McKeown, from Silverbridge, had been suspended in 2014 and was sacked two years...
View ArticleElderly man left badly shaken after Bessbrook break-in
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at the home of an elderly man in the Millvale Park area of Bessbrook on Saturday evening last (17th November). At around 7.50pm two men...
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Kernan family support for Trócaire’s Christmas campaign
The Kernan family from Crosssmaglen is actively getting behind this year’s Trócaire Christmas campaign with father and son, Joe and Aaron, encouraging local people to support the charity. Last year,...
View ArticlePolice urge vigilance in wake of city crime spree
Police in Newry are urging residents to remain vigilant after a spate of vehicle break-ins and robberies at a number of locations across the city in recent days. Speaking to The Examiner about the...
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Soilse set for Late Late Toy Show
Local traditional group Soilse will feature on thousands of television screens across the country this Friday night as viewers tune into RTÉ for its annual broadcast of the Late Late Toy Show. Having...
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Chief suspect in Caroline Graham murder denies involvement
A Portadown man who has been arrested several times by police in connection with the disappearance and murder of a Newry teenager almost 30 years ago, has insisted he does not know what happened to the...
View ArticleKeady man jailed on gun and cocaine charges
A Keady man has been handed a nine year jail sentence after being found in possession of a handgun, 2.5 kilos of cocaine, a handgun and almost £200k in cash, following a raid on his home in February....
View ArticleFamily appeal for new owners to return rehomed pet dog
A Newtownhamilton family whose dog was rehomed after going missing earlier this month are appealing to the new owner to return the much-loved pet to them. German Shepherd, Bruno, went missing from his...
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St. Brigid’s PS pupils scoop top prizes in national Anti-Bullying competition
Pupils of St. Brigid’s Primary School, Glassdrummond beat off stiff competition from dozens of other schools across the north to scoop top prizes in this year’s creative arts competition, which marked...
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‘Logistics’ blunder sparks outrage from local traders
A logistics blunder which saw the parking bays in Hill Street in Newry closed off from 7am on Thursday, in anticipation of the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on event which was taking place over 9...
View ArticleWhen we were Young – unique concert set for Rostrevor
Musicians Stephen Travers and Jackie McAuley, along with their great friend, special guest Tommy Sands, will get together this Saturday (1st December) for a unique concert recounting their musical...
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Local teenager makes ‘Time to Stand’ against bullying and racism
A Dromintee teenager who has himself been a victim of hate crime and bullying is the star of a short film launched this month which tackles the issues of bullying and racism in the classroom. Budding...
View ArticleMan viciously attacked in aggravated burglary
A man has sustained injuries to his head, body and limbs after being attacked by a hammer wielding gang in his home in Newry on Saturday evening. Around 4.30pm, the 45 year old male occupant of a...
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