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Double-whammy of wins for The Right Key and ABC Council shine a light on local exemplars of excellence in community development at the prestigious IPB Pride of Place Awards. Now in its 20th year, these awards recognise and acknowledge the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development all over the island […]
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said political courage is needed to form an Executive so the current crisis in education can be fixed. He was speaking after the board of the Education Authority (EA) refused to back a draft savings plan. Eóin Tennyson said: “The board of the EA considered, but refused to […]
The Alliance Party has selected Joy Ferguson, to represent the Banbridge electoral area in the upcoming Council elections in May. The selection follows the decision by the current Alliance councillor for Banbridge Brian Pope to step aside. Mrs Ferguson, a resident of Banbridge, was educated locally at Dromore High School and Banbridge Academy and works […]
DUP MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has expressed her delight at news that the FE McWilliams Gallery in Banbridge is to benefit from £3.5m in Levelling Up funding from the Government, to help fund an expansion and upgrade of the popular Banbridge based gallery. The local representative also welcomed funding towards provision of female […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with well over 200 other attendees at a fantastic ‘Big Breakfast’ event, hosted by Banbridge District Orange Lodge on Saturday. Commenting after the event, Carla said: “This was a fantastic community event, and my congratulations and thanks going to District Master Stuart Magill and all those involved in putting […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation she has received following persistent lobbying, that a new bus shelter will be installed at Old Bann Road, Donaghcloney. This comes following the construction of a footpath to make the area safe. Also welcoming the addition to the area is Lagan River Councillors, Tim McClelland and […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has expressed thanks to health and social care staff in Northern Ireland for their work over Christmas, but cautioned the ‘twindemic’ – recovery from Covid while managing other pressures emerging from other respiratory conditions – will continue to impact due to the absence of an Executive. The Upper Bann MLA said […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart and Lagan River representative Alderman Mark Baxter have requested that ABC Council assess the conditions of new pavements laid in Waringstown, following concerns about slippery surfaces being raised by members of the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “Even before the recent cold snap, several members of the community in Waringstown had […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]
Police have seized a quantity of suspected class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following a search in Banbridge yesterday, Saturday 31 December. Inspector Campbell said: “At approximately 4.15pm, police noticed a blue Ford Focus car that was travelling at excess speed in the Drumsallagh Road area of the town. “Officers […]
Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on the A1 Northbound at Banbridge, which occurred shortly after 10.50pm last night, Friday 16th December. Sergeant Meaney said: “Police received a report that a vehicle had left the Edenordinary Road and collided with an oncoming vehicle on the A1 dual carriageway. We attended the scene […]
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