News
Students eligible for refund on TV licence
AS Banbridge students buckle down for exams, TV Licensing is offering some good news in that those moving home for the summer might be able to claim a refund on their TV Licence.
Dinner to mark 70th anniversary
AS part of their 70th anniversary celebrations members of Dromore Cathedral Girls Brigade attended a Celebration Dinner for past members and current leaders in Brownlow Castle on Thursday evening.
Advice for farmers with fodder costs
THE district’s farmers have been advised to make full use of the 2013 DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) Fodder Transport Scheme.
Man still being held over attempted murders
A 26-YEAR-OLD man is still being questioned by detectives following the attempted murders of three police officers in Dunmurry.
Dementia Roadshow
A PIONEERING Dementia Community Roadshow will be visiting Banbridge Tesco Superstore on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, as it aims to increase local awareness and understanding of the condition.
Police appeal after car is attacked in Brookfield
POLICE in Banbridge are appealing for information after the windows of a car were damaged in Brookfield Meadows.
Sport
Scarva celebrate a wonderful season
SCARVA Rangers celebrated a sensational season at their annual awards evening on Saturday night.
Slane end off season
MONEYSLANE’S senior section played their last fixture of the season last weekend when the first team played Valley Rangers and lost 3-0.
Locals play off at Tandragee
A NUMBER of golfers from the district took part in a tournament organised by Tandragee Ladies.
Invite to come and try squash
AFTER the end of another successful season for the two men’s teams at Banbridge Squash Club the focus now switches to the new club night starting on Thursday night, May 23 at 7.30pm.
British and Irish title wins for Lee
LOCAL Brazillian Jiu Jitsu expert Lee Rooney, who trains and competes out of Gracie Barra Northern Ireland (GBNI) recently competed in the British BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) Open.
Smyth fastest on Downpatrick road in summer league time trial
TWENTY EIGHT CYCLISTS gathered on the Downpatrick road outside Ballynahinch last Thursday evening for round seven of the club’s summer league, a ten mile time trial.
Video
Newly-weds’ flight drama video
A NEWLY-WED couple from Banbridge had a honeymoon they will never forget after the aircraft they were travelling on had to make an emergency landing in Bermuda.
Lifestyle
May Day fun at Kinallen event
IT’S that time of the year, when the Kinallen Rural Community Development Association hosts a fun filled family May Day Bank Holiday Monday.
Father Ted night for charity
A CHARITY night with a difference is being held in the Belmont Hotel in June to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Birthday bonanza at community centre
Gilford Community Centre is to mark its first anniversary by offering a day of free activity for all.
Vase presented to Artana WI as club holds annual dinner
ARTANA WI President Myrtle Meeke welcomed everyone to the January meeting including Miss Cassandra Sloan and the speaker Mr Gregg Somerville.
Community
Lifelong resident of Loughbrickland
THE Loughbrickland community has been saddened to learn of the passing of local man, Mr Maurice Russell, at the age of 47.
Yorkshire native who fell in love with Banbridge
A FORMER military man from Yorkshire who came to adopt Banbridge as his second home, has died after a period of illness.
Enjoy Big Lunch at Songs in the Park
“SONGS in the Park”, a local community initiative led by Banbridge Clergy Fellowship, makes a welcome return to Solitude Park on Sunday, June 2, at 3pm thanks to funding secured from Banbridge District Council’s Good Relations Programme.
‘Wonderful mum never gave up beating MS’
A BANBRIDGE woman, whose mother, a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, died last year, spoke movingly at a recent civic reception celebrating the work of the Banbridge MS Support Group.
Ratepayers left picking up bar tab
BANBRIDGE district ratepayers are footing the bill for lavish council dinner-and-drinks functions for staff, it has been claimed.
Crozier House residents fearful of losing their much-loved ‘home’ Brothers evacuated from Skeagh House now face losing their home a second time
WHILE the immediate threat to Crozier House has been lifted the situation is by no means clear with residential homes still facing a shake-up under Department of Health proposals.
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Weather for Banbridge
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North
