- Man found dead in canal-plunge car
- 'Black box' bid to cut premiums
- 20 Taser deployments 'justified'
- Titanic 'key' to tourism recovery
- Commissioner 'should oversee PPS'
- United bid to tackle alcohol abuse
- Public probe urged over baby deaths
- Split over Bloody Sunday march plan
- McNarry quits UUP's Assembly group
- Boards to redraft school reports
- Reduced A&E could become permanent
News
Pre-school plans get a thumbs up...
WHILE the news that the criteria for admitting children to pre-school has changed has been widely welcomed, a local parent has expressed disappointment after the Education Minister’s announcement.
Peacocks staff appreciate support amid jobs fear
STAFF at a clothing store in Banbridge which faces closure have thanked members of the public for their support in the past week.
Cannabis plants seized
A 19-YEAR-OLD man was arrested following a seizure of cannabis plants from a car in Banbridge at the weekend.
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Charity car wash
A CHARITY car wash to benefit the Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association (NIKPA) is planned for Saturday 3 March to be held at Smyths Auto Care in Banbridge.
Chris passed away surrounded by love
The passing of Mrs Christina McParland took place at her home 38 Lisnagade Road, Banbridge on Saturday January 14. She was the dearly loved wife of Peter and devoted mum of Maria, Martin, Charmaine, Anne and Bernie.
Sport
Life turns full circle for O’Neill
LIFE has turned full circle for Gilford-based Michael O’Neill, newly-appointed manager of Northern Ireland’s international football team - a man with a challenging job on his hands after creating something of a miracle with famed Dublin club Shamrock Rovers.
Derby fever hits Slane and Gers
WHEN news of Moneyslane’s acceptance into the Intermediate Leagues of Mid Ulster started filtering out in July last year the first thing mentioned by people across the district was the prospect of the big derby between Banbridge Rangers and Moneyslane.
New manager wanted for Ladies
MONEYSLANE FC is inviting interested candidates to apply for the position of Ladies Team Manager for the incoming 2012 Season which commences in April 2012. The main role of the Ladies Team Manager will be to develop all Ladies players at the club and full support will be given by the Club Committee to those wishing to pursue relevant coaching qualifications.
Children’s football restarts
FRIDAY night children’s football restarts this Friday from 6.30pm - 7.45pm at Cheney Park.
Lifestyle
Mystery Co Down man wins £1,000,000
A MYSTERY National Lottery player from Co Down has banked £1 million without ever touching a ticket.
Ex-pats keep in tune with Rathfriland during festive period
RATHFRILAND ex-pats from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Australia and Canada were able to enjoy some voices from home over the festive period, thanks to community radio station Fuse FM.
I’m half the size I used to be
A WOMAN who lost 10 stone after years of pretending she was happy being overweight has spoken of her joy at halving her size.
Roisin stands up next to top comedian
ROISIN McQuillan scored a big 10 out of 10 from comedian Jason Manford when they met at Slimming World’s annual awards ceremony to celebrate its most successful slimmers.
Community
Libraries lose hours but public’s interest welcomed
BANBRIDGE District will lose six-and-a-half hours of library time following the review into opening hours across Northern Ireland.
Male Voice Choir get in tune for Age NI
Dromore and District Male Voice Choir will perform with internationally renowned Northern Irish Soprano & Universal Records Artist, Margaret Keys, at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Friday February 24 at 7.45pm, in support of Age NI’s Spread the Warmth campaign.
Tributes paid to ‘devoted family woman’ Ria
THE passing of Mrs Maria Dougan Cromie took place at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Ian Shilliday, 58 Drumdreenagh Road, Rathfriland, on Sunday January 8.
Former Ballyward man dies in Dromore
THE news of the death of Mr David John Steele at his home in Rowantree Road, Dromore, on Tuesday of last week was received with genuine sorrow by family, friends and business acquaintances in the area.
Scarva could be in bloom yet again
SCARVA has been selected from more than 1,000 entries to take part in the 2012 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals. The picturesque village is one of only 73 finalists.
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Weather for Banbridge
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind direction: South
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Heavy rain
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
