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Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]
Do you want to help make your community safer? Do you have ideas that could benefit your area? Do you have an interest in local policing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then why not apply to become an Independent Member of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership […]
Sinn Féin Banbridge Councillor Kevin Savage has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to pause phase 2 of junctions works on the A1 between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. Cllr Savage stated “Council was informed by way of letter that the Permanent Secretary at the Department had taken a decision on […]
Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]
There is currently a security alert in the Madden Road area of Tandragee following the discovery of a suspicious object. Cordons are in place at Terryhoogan Road, outside Tandragee FC and at Madden House. Motorists and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time. ENDS
Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums once again collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN) and Leitrim Festival organisers, to host a Tea Dance following the success of last year’s event. The tea dance was organised as part of Leitrim Festival and proved to be a huge success with over […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the Madden Road area of Tandragee. Inspector Tate said: “It was reported that at around 5.30pm on Thursday 20th July, a man was approached by a number of people from behind and punched in the side of the face. […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd said today that the Tory government’s planned introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements will harm all-Ireland tourism travel and will impact on Banbridge and its surrounding areas as it sits on the main route between Dublin and Belfast. He was speaking after Minister Robert Jenrick rejected calls which was would […]
By Adam Morton Despite having 1,036 live planning applications to deal with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning caseload is “moving in the right direction” the local authority’s head of planning has said. Addressing a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, July 5, Damian Mulligan said the number of live planning applications had […]
By Adam Morton Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planners are currently considering an application to extend the storage capabilities of a unit at a Banbridge industrial estate. Lodged by agent R E Quinn Architects Ltd, on behalf of applicant GWA Supplies Ltd, the application seeks permission to extend the store at an existing […]
In response to reports on social media and queries from members of the public a TUV spokesperson commented on events in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council: “After the election, a meeting of party group leaders on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council was held. Historically, all political viewpoints have been represented on the group, including single […]
The sun was shining and the streets of Banbridge were alive with the sound of music on Saturday 24 June, as the town celebrated its annual busking festival. With over 100 performers throughout the town, onlookers were entertained by some very talented musicians. The crowds enjoyed a wide range of buskers from mouth organ and […]
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