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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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Supporting the planned Charity Car Wash from L to R: Justin Weir, Kidney Patient, Jo-Anne Dobson MLA and Neill Smyth, Smyths Auto Care.

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 rss

Northern Ireland manager, Michael O'Neill will begin a two year deal on the 1st February 2011.

Picture by Brian Little

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 rss

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.

Brian Appleton with his wife Lorna Stewart at their home in Saudi Arabia. The locals plan to retire to Rathfriland this year.

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.

But she's now a slim size 12, and much happier with her new look.

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.

Slimming World Manager Roisin McQuillan meets comedian Jason Manford at the Slimming World Awards.

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 rss

Local political representatives including from front row left, Councillor Elizabeth Ingram, Jim Wells, M.L.A., Councillor Seamus Doyle, Chairman of the meeting, John McCallister, M.L.A. and Councillor Glenn Barr, back row centre, held a public meeting in Rathfriland Community Centre, with patrons of Rathfriland Library, to discuss the proposed reduction of opening hours.  Photo: Gary Gardiner.

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.

David Thompson from Dromore & District Male Voice Choir, internationally renowned Northern Irish Soprano Margaret Keys and Age NI Fundraising Officer Rosalind Cole show their support for the charity's Gala Concert of Male Voice Choirs at the Ulster Hall.

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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