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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.
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’.
Car set alight in Dromore: police appeal
Police are appealing for information after a car was set alight in the Milebush Manor area of Dromore.
OBE for Dromore High principal
The principal of Dromore High School, John Wilkinson, has been given an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Heated exchanges as new chair is elected
There were heated exchanges at the AGM of Banbridge District Council as unionist councillors clashed over whose turn it was for the top spot.
‘Aim was to stop SDLP/SF double’
In a later statement, the council’s DUP grouping said it had carefully considered all of the options, sought legal advice and consulted with members of the Banbridge Protestant, Unionist, Loyalist group, before arriving at a position at last Friday’s Council AGM.
New chair feels ‘honoured’
The new chairman of Banbridge District Council Councillor Olive Mercer thanked her colleagues for giving her the opportunity.
Tribute paid to Banbridge Academy student killed in railway accident
The Principal of Banbridge Academy has paid tribute to Christopher McAlinden, the young student killed on the railway lines near Lurgan on Wednesday night.
‘Knockout’ plans for Dromore
Dromore In Action plans to replicate the 1970s/80s TV show ‘It’s A Knockout’ at Dromore Community Centre this Saturday, June 15, with registration from 10am.
PSNI investigate Gilford break-in
Police in Banbridge are appealing for information following a break-in and criminal damage at a house in Dunbarton Street, Gilford.
Keep your home safe this summer
Police in E District are reminding householders to keep their homes, outbuildings and vehicles safe and secure this summer.
Car parking tickets treble in three years
Parking tickets issued in Banbridge have trebled since 2010, according to statistics released by the Department for Regional Development.
Local tourism
People living in the Banbridge area are being urged to take a trip to the Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Ring of Gullion area for a unique tourism experience.
Banned for drink driving
An 18 year old Rathfriland man has been banned for a year after a guilty plea to driving with excess alcohol and no insurance.
Heated exchanges as new chair is elected
There were heated exchanges at Friday’s Banbridge District Council AGM as unionist councillors clashed over whose turn it was for the top spot.
Motorcyclist injured
A motorcyclist was injured and taken to hospital following a road accident on the Scrava Road outside Banbridge on Saturday afternoon.
Council to hold reform event
Banbridge District Council are hosting an information event on Local Government Reform in the Old Town Hall, Banbridge on Thursday 20 June at 7.30pm.
Man took car without permission
A 36 year old Banbridge man who took his father’s car without permission, had driven to collect a Chinese takeaway.
Roy’s revisiting the past at his Black Bog Road home
Already an established screen ‘star’ in its own right, history-steeped farmland near Dromore is now home to a new attraction.
Appeal after criminal damage
Police in Banbridge are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage.
Thieves took TV and food from house
Police in Banbridge are on the lookout for thieves operating in the Gilford area.
Residents forced to leave homes in Donacloney alert
Young families and elderly residents were forced out of their homes late on Sunday night following a security alert in Donacloney.
Safety advice given to kids at Bee Safe event
Local primary school children were given some potentially lifesaving advice at the annual Bee Safe event which was held last week.
Thefts from cars causing concern
Motorists in Gilford are being reminded to hide their valuables when leaving their cars following a number of incidents over the last five weeks.
Unionists eye top seat on the council
Councillors at Banbridge District Council are set to elect Seamus Doyle as their new Chairman this week - but there may be a bump in the road.
Additional places for St Colman’s
THE principal of St Colman’s Primary School in Annaclone has expressed his delight at the Department of Education’s announcement of additional places at the school.
Suicide awareness subject of meeting
An American couple who lost their teenage daughter to suicide are to speak about their experiences.
Youth programme aims to tackle anti-social behaviour
A new programme focusing on ‘Inclusion’ for young people is being launched in Banbridge.
Road safety is the top priority
Banbridge Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has set out its plans for the year ahead - with an emphasis on road safety.
April cooler and drier than average
Armagh Observatory reports that April was cooler, sunnier and slightly drier than average.
Children buzzing after ‘Bee Safe’ event
Local primary school children were given some potentially lifesaving advice at the annual Bee Safe event which was held last week.
Get fitted at your M&S Outlet
M&S Outlet at The Outlet Village is calling on all local women to make sure they are wearing the correct bra.
Trust has lost public confidence says MLA
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust broke its word over Crozier House and has lost public trust, local MLA Sam Gardiner has claimed.
Breaking: Security Alert in Donaghcloney
Residents in the William Street area of Donaghcloney have been evacuated by police this evening following a security alert.
Teenager in drowning tragedy was from Dromara
The 15-year-old boy who died after drowning in a disused quarry in Annalong yesterday has been named as Kevin O’Hare from the Dromara area.
Church taking to football pitch
Primary school pupils and year 8 & 9 students will go crazy at Havelock Park on June 3 in a unique coaching initiative called ‘Gospel Goals’.
Local school in hunger strike row
A Banbridge secondary school is at the centre of a row over a teaching guide on the Hunger Strikes, it has emerged.
Banned for a year for driving under the influence of cannabis
A 19 year old local driver who couldn’t answer basic questions when stopped by police, was found to be under the influence of Cannabis.
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MLA’s concern on enrolment imbalances
CONCERNS have been raised over higher education enrolments at Banbridge campus of Southern Regional College compared to other areas
Bee Safe for children
Local primary school children were given some potentially lifesaving advice at the annual Bee Safe event.
Councillors lend support to Donacloney bid
Craigavon councillors have backed a motion to lobby the Education Minister to reverse his decision on capacity at Donacloney Primary School.
Police appeal for information after home raided by burglars
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Donaghcloney area.
Reaching out through unique football event
Primary school pupils and year 8 & 9 students area will go crazy at Havelock Park on June 3 for a unique coaching initiative called ‘Gospel Goals’.
Man fined after mistaking police van for taxi
A 21 year old Banbridge man who mistook a police van for his taxi demanded that officers take him home, the local court was told.
Council moves to defend canoe slalom
Banbridge District Council has defended its new canoe slalom course in Gilford, after it was described as ‘vandalism’ against the river.
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Weather for Dromore
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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