Banbridge Leader - News Feed

Royal British Legion coffee morning on Saturday

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:54 GMT

The Whitehead branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a coffee morning on Saturday in Whitehead Community Centre (9.30am - 12.30).

Walkers urged to climb a mountain for WaterAid

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:48 GMT

BANBRIDGE walkers are being urged to step out in aid of international charity WaterAid by climbing their favourite mountain.

TUV calls for  petition support

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:47 GMT

THE local branch of the TUV has made a fresh call for people to sign the petition opposing a ‘Terrorist Shrine at the Maze’.

Josephine’s just doing it for the kids

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:37 GMT

AN inspirational woman from Annaclone near Banbridge, who has been fostering children for more than 15 years, has been named Foster Carer of the Year 2013.

Dinner to mark 70th anniversary

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:44 GMT

AS part of their 70th anniversary celebrations members of Dromore Cathedral Girls Brigade attended a Celebration Dinner for past members and current leaders in Brownlow Castle on Thursday evening.

Advice for farmers with fodder costs

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:28 GMT

THE district’s farmers have been advised to make full use of the 2013 DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) Fodder Transport Scheme.

Police investigate Belmont ‘incident’

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:32 GMT

POLICE are investigating an alleged attack on a woman at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Students eligible for refund on TV licence

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:54 GMT

AS Banbridge students buckle down for exams, TV Licensing is offering some good news in that those moving home for the summer might be able to claim a refund on their TV Licence.

Man still being held over attempted murders

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:17 GMT

A 26-YEAR-OLD man is still being questioned by detectives following the attempted murders of three police officers in Dunmurry.

Newly-weds’ flight drama

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:53:53 GMT

A NEWLY-WED couple from Banbridge had a honeymoon they will never forget after the aircraft they were travelling on had to make an emergency landing in Bermuda.

Grateful parents stage second charity shoot

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:31 GMT

JUST over three years after once keen archer Stephanie Shannon was badly injured in an accident on Dromore’s Ballynahinch Road, her family is planning to stage a second fundraising archery shoot in aid of the Child Brain Injury Trust.

Royal Arch Purple to hold annual service

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:05 GMT

LOWER Iveagh Royal Arch Purple District Chapter No1 is holding its Annual District Service on Sunday 12 May.

Dromore lodge in Buddy Bear boost

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:09 GMT

A DROMORE Orange Lodge recently sent one of its members to deliver a donation to the Buddy Bear Trust Conductive Education School.

Girl with heart defect refused nursery place

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:08 GMT

A BLACKSKULL mother whose daughter has a congenital heart defect has been told there are no school places for either her daughter or son.

O’Dowd says no to meeting with parents

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:04 GMT

EDUCATION minister John O’Dowd has refused a meeting to discuss his rejection of an additional classroom at Donacloney Primary School.

Heart charity appeal ahead of Dromore fundraising

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT

BRITISH Foundation Northern Ireland will be carrying out door to door fundraising in the Dromore area between 13 May and 19 May.

Sophie has the KEY to success

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:59 GMT

DROMORE High School pupil Sophie Fletcher has been named the KEY Programme’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

I couldn’t walk 20 yards without getting pains in my legs

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:42 GMT

David McCavitt’s story.

‘I looked and felt better’

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:41 GMT

Eimear McCurdie’s story,

‘The constant concern of my wife got through to me’