News
Zytiga welcome from Simpson
UPPER Bann MP David Simpson has welcomed the decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) to approve making the cancer drug abiraterone available on the NHS and has called for it to be made available in Northern Ireland.
Pony abandoned in Gilford
POLICE in Banbridge are appealing for information following a pony being abandoned in a field in the Hunters Road area of Gilford.
Havelock car park closure
THE public is advised that the car park at Havelock Park, Banbridge will be closed temporarily on Wednesday 23 May 2012 between 5pm and 10pm to accommodate the Bann 10K Race and Fun Run.
Sprucefield resurfacing
RESURFACING work is due to take place at the Sprucefield roundabout and on the on-slip between the roundabout and the M1 at the weekend (Friday 25 May to Sunday 27 May).
Police appeal following theft
POLICE in Banbridge are appealing for information following a theft in the Main Street area of Scarva on Tuesday night, May 15.
Sport
Dunbarton progress in Senior Cup as seven prepare for trial
THIS Thursday night, seven senior bowlers from Dunbarton Bowling Club will be aiming to make it onto the Senior Private Greens team when they attend the annual trial at Falls Bowling Club.
Mini rugby tournament to become annual event
THE organisers of a mini-rugby festival at Dromore RFC which attracted 120 players are to make it an annual event, due to popular demand.
Another busy weekend for Dromore Juniors
DROMORE Ladies Juniors had another busy weekend on a perfect day for hockey.
Slane hold awards dinner
MONEYSLANE Football Club held their 29th Annual Awards and Dinner Dance last Friday night in Banbridge Orange Hall and had a great turn out of supporters and members.
Gers end season with Richhill win
THE IMC Glass sponsored Banbridge Rangers finished their league campaign last Wednesday evening with a superb 3-1 win away to Richhill.
Lifestyle
Ryanair passengers warned on early check-ins
RYANAIR is to close its website for “upgrade maintenance” from 4pm on Friday May 18 to 12pm on Sunday May 20. This means any passengers travelling this weekend must check in online before 4pm on Friday 18 May to avoid paying exorbitant check in fees at the airport. The airline says it has contacted all passengers who are affected.
Fitness classes available in Gilford centre
GILFORD Community Centre now offers a wide range of fitness classes for anyone in the local area who wants to shed a few pounds, improve their fitness or simply enjoy the benefits of being physically active.
New Mini Harmony classes for kids
NEW Venture Mini Harmonies is coming to Banbridge and Dromore to help children build their love of music.
Dancers strut their stuff in youth centre
BANBRIDGE Youth Centre recently hosted a dance competition celebrating the biggest talent in the area.
Bringing in cash by the car-load
GOVERNMENTS, from Stormont to Westminster, are driven to bring in cash by the car-load, because it wouldn’t do to take it from the wealthy (oh perish the thought) and drivers are not just suitably numerous, but an easy and, these days, only barely moving, target.
Community
Michaela Girls Camp this July
YOUNG teenage girls are being invited to take part in a fun summer camp his July, in the spirit in which Michaela McAreavey lived her life.
Meeting follows teen’s road death
SUGGESTIONS for better safety measures in Blackskull will be taken to local police following a meeting of local residents.
Women find their artistic side
FOURTOWNS WI members moved out of their own hall for the group’s April meeting and travelled to the Diamonds restaurant in Warrenpoint where they enjoyed an evening meal and lots of chat.
Family pays tribute to Jean Christie
THE family of physiotherapist Jean Christie have paid tribute to her after she passed away last week.
Country fair and auction
ANAHILT Presbyterian Church is holding its biggest celebration yet on Saturday, May 26, to mark its 350th anniversary.
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Weather for Dromore
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
