Newry streets closed after serious crash

8 October 2025

Motorists have been warned of potential traffic congestion due to road closures after a serious single-vehicle crash in Newry city centre.

The Albert Basin area near the Quays Shopping Centre is expected to remain closed for a number of hours, police have said.

The road closure also extends from Dominic Street to Bridge Street, as well as William Street, from Kilmorey Street and Buttercrane Quay.

Motorists have been advised by police to seek an alternative route.

Homes evacuated after discovery of suspicious object

Eia Street, which is off the Antrim Road, is closed at its junction with Brookhill Avenue.

Three people were alleged to have placed BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) stickers on the fizzy water goods in a supermarket in Belfast.

Wayne John Reid, 43, was found dead at house in Society Court in the town on 12 January.

Principal Graham Montgomery said it has been a "difficult time" for the pupils affected at Royal School Armagh.

The evidence was heard during the trial of a former teacher charged with indecently assaulting six girls at a Belfast school.