The incident occurred on Tuesday 6^th May when a man entered a shop on the Lisburn Road at approximately 8.30am.

After entering the premises, the man threatened staff before making off in the direction of Donnybrook Street with cigarettes and a sum of cash.

The man was wearing a blue puffa style coat, a grey baseball cap, blue shorts and black trainers.

Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, has CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 270 06/05/25.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

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The armed robbery occurred at commercial premises on Sunnyside Street on Sunday 27^th April.

At approximately 8.45pm it’s reported that a masked man entered the premises of the South Belfast store, demanding staff hand over the till, before he threatened them with a knife.

He made off with a sum of cash before being seen running down an alleyway.

Described as being approximately 6ft tall, the suspect is of heavy build and was wearing all-black clothing along with a black mask. Police are appealing for information into the incident, asking for anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage to contact 101, quoting reference number 1479 27/04/24.

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Stephen Crumley, from Donegall Avenue, Belfast appeared in Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday 10^th February.

The 33-year-old was charged with a number of offences, including three counts of fraud by false representation.

Crumley was charged with attempted burglary with intent to steal at The National Café on High Street; burglary at Nice Sip on Lisburn Road; theft of a handbag and contents to the value to £2000; burglary at Boojum, Botanic Avenue where he allegedly stole a wallet and its contents and possession of a class C controlled drug, namely Tramadol.

He was also charged with three counts of fraud by false representation namely making a purchase at SPAR Botanic Avenue, Tesco Express Dublin Road and Hui Bai Jai Asian supermarket, Donegall Pass, with a bank card belonging to another person with the intention to make a gain for himself or another or to expose the card owner to risk of loss.

Finally, Crumley was also charged with burglary at Spoon Street, Ann Street, stealing £90 cash.

The charges allegedly occurred on a series of dates in Belfast City Centre between October 2024 and February 2025.

Crumley was remanded in custody to Maghaberry Prison, with his case adjourned until 18^th February.

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The store is the second Belfast Co-op store inside two months to receive a major makeover after the convenience retailer relaunched its Connsbrook Avenue, Sydenham, store in October.

Co-op’s near 3,000 sq ft Rosetta Road store supports 15 local jobs and serves-up a focus on fresh, healthy and chilled produce; meal ideas and everyday essentials; bakery, food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products; ready meals; pizzas; vegan and plant-based products.

The online home delivery of groceries is available quickly and conveniently through Just Eat and Uber Eats, and the store, which opens between 7am and 10pm daily, also includes Costa Coffee Express. Self-service tills have been added to provide further ease and convenience, especially at busier times. An ATM provides access to cash in the community, and payment services are provided by PayPoint.

Co-op is owned by its members who enjoy a wide range of benefits including member-only price savings across everyday essentials, and personalised offers via the Co-op Membership App.

Ross Hill, Co-op’s Rosetta Road Store Manager said: “The whole team is delighted to see our Rosetta Road store transformed – it has a great new look. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice, added services and value, which can be enjoyed by everyone.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their Co-op – we’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.”

A soft plastic recycle unit is available in store to enable the community to return ‘soft plastics’ including crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches – ensuring all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable through either local authority kerbside collections, or the in-store soft plastic recycling.

Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation. More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting www.coop.co.uk/membership

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Whisking up a social media frenzy, the hugely popular Ballymena bakery is on the countdown for the official opening of their Belfast store – their second in Northern Ireland.

Established over 40 years ago, Dougies Goodies has proven itself to be the trusted bakery in the north west, proudly standing as the centrepiece for countless birthdays and special occasions across generations.

And having experienced significant growth and expansion in those 40 years, Dougies Goodies is now embarking on a new chapter, with a city centre location in Belfast. Celebrating all their wins, big or small, Dougies Goodies have enjoyed a hugely significant year.

You can find out more in our special interview with Dougie Coulter in the September issue of Neighbourhood Retailer – coming soon!

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