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Dromore Branch Royal British Legion chairman Mr Brian Hagan along with  Stephen Carlisle, Dromore Central Primary, Winnifred Herron, Dromore High, Mary Spratt, Fairhill, and Andrew Armstrong, Dromara PS. Included are local branch members and guests. INBL2513-DRORBL

Area’s schools figure in Legion legacy decision

Dromore Royal British Legion has put legacy money to good use paying tangible tribute to the local schools who annually collect for the Poppy Appeal.

Man ‘menaced’ estranged wife

A 42 year old Banbridge man who “bullied, threatened and menaced” his estranged wife and young family in a “disgraceful episode” has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Man assaulted his own father

A 24 year old Banbridge man who “had a load of vodka” and “flipped” with his “old man” appeared before the local court last week.

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.

Banbridge District Council Chairman Cllr Junior McCrum gives a timely reminder of the Chairman's Charity Concert in Banbridge Leisure Centre on 27th April in aid of the Mandeville Unit, Craigavon Area Hospital  � Edward Byrne Photography INBL14-208EB

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’.

Sport rss

Four locals included in Team GB archery squad

Four of Ballyvally Archery Club’s members have been chosen to represent Great Britain in Italy at the European Field Archery Championships in August.

Clann na Banna keep their push for promotion up

Clann na Banna travelled to Carryduff on Friday night knowing a win was essential to keep their push for promotion alive.

Dromore Ladies news

The Ladies made their annual trip to Newcastle in a junior league fixture.

Fun in the sun at Evo’s camp

The hugely popular Evo’s Soccer Camp returns to Banbridge this summer.

Summer season of shooting continues at Rathfriland

Rathfriland Clay Pigeon Club enjoyed another successful night’s shooting on Thursday, 13 June, as the club’s summer season continued.

Ali takes five for nine in 10 over haul

Millpark welcomed fellow strugglers Larne to Banford Green.

Lifestyle rss

Orange Hall hosts cup cake making demo

Tonight (Tuesday) sees the first in a series of events at Magherally Orange Hall - and they’re starting with the icing on the cake.

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 rss

Warning after man tries to grab girl

Police in Tandragee are appealing for information following an incident on Madden Road on Tuesday, 11 June.

Former lorry driver 
was keen gardener

Mr Hugh Bickerstaff passed away suddenly at Craigavon Area Hospital on Wednesday, 5th June.

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.

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