- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Lowry exhibition at new arts centre
- Emergency landing after fault found
- PSNI 'must tackle attacks on young'
- No leniency for ill barracks killer
- Man shoots himself at hairdresser's
- 'New evidence' over Omagh bombing
- Police recover suspected firearms
- Man arrested following robbery
- Man held over Royal Mail van hijack
- Rehiring ex-police hits confidence
News
‘Leader of CIRA’ named during Carroll trial
A MAN thought to be the leader of the Continuity IRA in Craigavon was named in court yesterday as the trial of two men accused of murdering a Banbridge policeman continued.
High School pupils raise funds for MS
DROMORE High School has been recognised for taking a walk in aid of Action MS.
Police probe burglaries link
DETECTIVES in E District are appealing for information following a number of burglaries in the Dromore and Lurgan areas last Thursday morning.
Fears for town’s future follow shop closures
FOLLOWING the closure of two more shops in Banbridge in the past week the town centre is at risk of becoming a ghost town, locals have said.
O’Dowd turns down St Mary’s nursery unit proposal
EDUCATION Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal for the establishment of an additional statutory nursery unit at St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge.
Sport
This week’s West Down bowling news and results
CLUB secretaries should have the entry forms for the Zone championships. Remember the closing date is the 4th of February 2012.
Town over the Moon to reach the last 16
TOWN qualified for the last 16 of the Intermediate Cup after a fighting display in which their win was more comfortable than the score suggests.
Banter from the Bann
RECENT RESULTS - Saturday January 28 – Hanover P-P Banbridge Rangers; Armagh Rovers 7-0 Ban Rangers Reserves; Ban Rangers Swifts 13-1 Lurgan United Reserves; Ban Rangers U18s P-P Crumlin United U18s; Seagoe U13s P-P Ban Rangers U13s; Ban Rangers U10s A 4-1 Oxford Sunnyside U10s; Ban Rangers U10s B 5-4 Loughgall U10s; Lurgan Town U8s 2-2 Ban Rangers U8s; Loughgall U8s 0-1 Ban Rangers U8s
Village Thirds get one over Stranford
DROMARA Village returned to winning ways when they entertained a big and physical Strangford side at Bellsbridge on Saturday.
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.
Garden show returning to Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH is expecting some 25,000 visitors over the three days of Garden Show Ireland, from May 18-20.
Autumn Leaves to gather for birthday bash
DROMORE’S Autumn Leaves will be gathering later this week to celebrate the thriving social club’s fourth birthday.
Project offers Dromore group food for thought
DROMORE’S Jolly Jesters is one of 22 high-achieving childcare groups to benefit from a new initiative aimed at teaching youngsters the importance of nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle while highlighting the role of the local agriculture industry.
Historic topic for beekeepers
BEES and Beekeeping in Ancient Ireland is the title of Valerie Hall’s talk to Dromore Beekeepers Association at its upcoming January meeting.
Community
New bins are not rubbish!
ULSTER Unionist councillor Carol Black says she is delighted with the new Kerbside Recycling Scheme which will start at the beginning of April.
Sorrow and disbelief at Issac’s passing
PROFOUND sorrow and a sense of disbelief was felt throughout the Loughbrickland and Banbridge district and indeed much further afield when it was learned of the sudden passing of Mr. Isaac Alexander Moorhead which occurred at his home 6 Maple Drive, Loughbrickland on Wednesday January 11.
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.
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.
Free internet access facility planned
COMING weeks are expected to see the launch in Dromore of a new facility aimed primarily at helping the area’s jobseekers and others who may lack ready access to the internet.
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Weather for Dromore
Saturday 04 February 2012
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Heavy rain
Temperature: 0 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Wind Speed: 8 mph
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