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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Upper Bann

Banbridge Rail Connection Welcomed- Savage

Sinn Féin Cllr Kevin Savage has welcomed news that Banbridge will benefit from a new cross border rail link.   The news came in the All Island Strategic Rail Review published by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. Cllr Savage said: “ Banbridge being connected to the new rail line will be a huge boost to the entire […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Arrest Made In relation to Banbridge Shooting

Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area of Banbridge in April, have made an arrest. Detective Inspector Handley said: “Officers conducted a search at residential premises in the Dromara area of County Down on Wednesday 19th June as part of the ongoing investigation, following a man in his 40’s who was shot in the […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency South Down

17 Yr Old Dies Following Collision on Banbridge Rd,Rathfriland

Police can confirm that 17 year old Jack Morrow has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Banbridge Road, Rathfriland on Saturday 25th May. Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Shortly before 2:30am, it was reported that a red VW Golf was involved in the incident. Sadly, Jack, who was from the Rathfriland area, passed […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Sport Upper Bann

NI Sports Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capacity With Ulster Bank Support

Total Hockey invests in Banbridge base of operations as online sales treble A County Down-headquartered sports retailer has announced plans for a seven-figure investment to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray, is one of the leading specialist hockey […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Man Charged With Banbridge Burglary

Detectives investigating a burglary in the Churchview Drive area of Banbridge on Thursday 9th May have charged a man to appear in court. The man, aged 50, has been charged with burglary and is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 10th May. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Education Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

‘Celebration of Fusion’ Artwork Marks 30 years of Town Twinning

Marking the 30th anniversary of the twinning of two towns, Ruelle-sur-Touvre in France, and Banbridge in Northern Ireland, is a special art piece created by Newry Southern Regional College art student Eugena Woods. Eugena produced a stunning artwork, entitled ‘Celebration of Fusion’ which incorporates fused glass and textiles. On the design, Eugena was keen to tie […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Crime Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

£105k Funding Boost For Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon

Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

27 Yr Old Arrested By Officers Investigating Assault and Criminal Damage In Banbridge Area Charged to Court

A 27-year-old man, arrested by officers investigating assault and criminal damage in the Banbridge area on Saturday 4th May, has been charged to court. He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 6th May, charged with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Assault and Attempted Hijacking In Dromore

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault and attempted hijacking in Dromore in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, 4th May. Inspector Browne said: “It was reported that a man aged in his 70s left his home in the Beech Grove area at around 12.30am to move his car, when he […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Investigating Criminal Damage In Banbridge Area Make Four Arrests

Police investigating criminal damage caused to properties in the Banbridge area have made four arrests. Inspector Browne said: “Officers received a report on Saturday morning, 4th May that a number of windows had been broken at two properties in the Brookfield Mill area of the town. “It was also reported a woman was assaulted in […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Reports of Thefts From Vehicles In Banbridge

Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a number of reports of thefts from vehicles in Banbridge over the weekend. Sergeant Dempster said: “Officers received information from colleagues from An Garda Siochana that a man, aged in his 20s, had been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, after he was stopped […]

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Banbridge Community Crime Upper Bann

PSNI to Close 11 Station Enquiry Offices Due to Cuts

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is to close 11 Station Enquiry Offices. Speaking about this decision Assistant Chief Constable for Local Policing, Bobby Singleton said: “Last month the Chief Constable informed the Northern Ireland Policing Board that as a consequence of the current financial and resource pressures facing the Police Service, the decision has […]