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Banbridge Town Juniors FC Announce New Head Of Youth Development

Banbridge Town Juniors Football Club are delighted to announce 2015s Lead Coach Aaron Lamont as Head Of Youth Development “I am delighted to have been appointed and look forward to getting started. The long term vision outlined by the club’s committee immediately energised me and I can’t wait to put my experience to work. The […]

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MP and NI Minister Pay Visit to B-Positive Adam

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conor Burns MP, on a visit to inspirational Adam Watson at his home in Banbridge. Adam and his parents, David and Sara, were able to speak to the Minister about their journey, and the need for greater investment into research and […]

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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged Following Banbridge Assault

Two men have been charged following a report of an assault which took place at the Oak Lodge area of Banbridge on Monday 6th June. A 45 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, blackmail, false imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A 36 year old man has […]

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Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Be Aware and Garden With Care

With summer fast approaching, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is  urging green-fingered residents to take care while gardening and look out for potential accidents, risks and injuries. With many people spending more time in their glorious gardens, Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of dangers before attempting DIY garden projects. Here are […]

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Banbridge Community Crime Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Extremely Disappointed at Number of Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]

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Developing Heart Failure Services Across the Southern Trust

The Southern Trust Heart Failure team have worked tirelessly over the past two years to expand and develop the range of expert services they can now offer to patients. In addition to Consultant Led Heart Failure clinics led by internationally trained Heart Failure Consultant Cardiologists, the team have transformed their specialist nurse led clinics. By […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Your Local Community Centre – Here for All Your Needs

Do you know where your nearest community centre is? Do you use it? Do you know what activities are on offer? Do you know that you can hire a room for your own needs whether for a birthday party, a church group, a dance class or anything else you might have in mind? Community Centres […]

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Remember to Licence Your Dog – or Face a Fine Urges Council!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is reminding all residents that if you keep or own a dog you must obtain a dog licence from Council. It is compulsory for all dog owners to have a current dog licence for their dog – otherwise they could face a fixed penalty fine of £80 or […]

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Red Arrows and Red Hot Chilli Pipers Headline Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Banbridge

ABC Council is set to host a mega military and musical spectacular as it leads the region in organising this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Banbridge on Saturday 18 June (10.30am-5.15pm). Visitors throughout Northern Ireland are expected to come out in force to the County Down town for an epic day of celebrations designed […]

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M & S Food Hall Opens at The Boulevard

Speaking during a visit to the new M & S Food Hall at The Boulevard, Banbridge, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said the opening of the new state of the art store will provide a huge economic boost to the Banbridge area, as well as much needed new jobs being provided for the local community. […]