News
Stuffed drugs into underwear
A 20 year old Banbridge man hid two bags of herbal cannabis down his underwear when he was stopped by the police.
Series of planned at Magherally Orange Hall
Magherally Rural Association will hold a number of events in Magherally Orange Hall, Drumneath Road, Banbridge over the next few weeks.
Junior bows out of office at annual meeting
Junior McCrum performed his last civic duties as Chairman of Banbridge District Council last week, a role he described as being ‘a wonderful adventure’.
Car set alight in Dromore: police appeal
Police are appealing for information after a car was set alight in the Milebush Manor area of Dromore.
OBE for Dromore High principal
The principal of Dromore High School, John Wilkinson, has been given an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Sport
Banbridge Golf Club celebrates centenary with a week of events
The first ball was hit at Banbridge Golf Club one hundred years ago last Tuesday and to celebrate the anniversary five days of events were held.
Golf club 100th anniversary marked with special dinner
Saturday night saw the climax of the anniversary celebrations with the Centenary Dinner.
Eric Maxwell Memorial the D-Day for riders as they record excellent times
The 6th June proved to be a D Day for some riders as they recorded excellent times at the popular Eric Maxwell Memorial 10 mile Time Trial promoted by West Down Wheelers.
Championships prove a happy hunting ground
The County Down district athletics championships proved a happy hunting ground for several Banbridge Academy pupils who qualified through to the Ulster Schools Finals when they were held recently at the refurbished Mary Peters Track in Belfast.
Ballyvarley romp to win after stunning comeback
A second half scoring spree that yielded eleven unanswered scores saw Ballyvarley come from behind to shake off the shackles of a gritty Castlewellan side and romp to a sixteen point away victory.
Lifestyle
Sing along to Grease for charity at Iveagh
Shelter NI is hosting a special charity sing-a-long screening of Grease at the Iveagh Movie Studios, Banbridge, on Wednesday, June 26.
Mojo Mickybo at Iveagh Studios
Chatterbox Productions present Owen McCafferty’s award-winning Mojo Mickybo at the Iveagh Movie Studios on Thursday, June 13.
Community
Trust tries to reassure families
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has refuted claims it broke its word and lost public confidence over the recent closing of homes turmoil.
A proud man who despised being idle
A DROMORE man has sadly passed away peacefully at his Jubilee Park home.
Trust moves to reassure families
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has refuted claims it broke its word and lost public confidence over the recent closing of homes turmoil.
PSNI in call for School Watch support
Police in E District are appealing for the whole community to support the ‘School Watch’ initiative.
The rising costs of getting buried
The cost of being buried in Banbridge is amongst the highest in Northern Ireland according to the GMB union.
Roy’s revisiting the past at his Black Bog Road home
Already an established screen ‘star’ in its own right, history-steeped farmland near Dromore is now home to a new attraction.
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Weather for Banbridge
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: West
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: West
