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Banbridge Busy Bus Moves to the Beats of BuskFest

The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who won BuskFest in 2016, jumped aboard to entertain passengers during the day as they travelled on this important Banbridge bus service, helping get the County Down town warmed up ahead […]

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Search is on to Identify Nominees for Junior Sports Awards 2023

Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 7 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual awards recognise […]

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Residents Urged to be Mindful of Blue-Green Algae

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is encouraging users of council owned lakes and waterways to be mindful of the signs of blue-green algae and exercise precautionary measures.  Blue-green algae are tiny organisms that can multiply in still waters and along its edges during times of warm weather, discolouring the water so that it […]

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MP Shows Support For Local Charitable Fundraisers

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has been out and about in the constituency over the weekend, supporting groups with fundraising endeavours. The local representative attended Portadown Ex-Servicemen Lodge Big Breakfast, and a Coronation Coffee Morning at Scarva Street Presbyterian Church in Banbridge. Speaking after attending the events, Carla Lockhart said: “It wouldn’t be […]

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Work Officially Underway For Council’s Empty to Occupied Programme

Last week Lord Mayor Greenfield visited Banbridge Town Centre as the first project under the £1.1 million borough-wide Empty to Occupied Programme officially got underway. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Department for Communities, the innovative regeneration Programme will help transform a total of 11 derelict or vacant properties across […]

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Scarva Concert Bands Series Returns This April

Music lovers make a date in your diary as the line-up has been announced for the concert bands playing in beautiful Scarva village each Sunday from 16 April to 24 September. The magnificent Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green will play host to the finest local bands from 3pm to 4pm each Sunday afternoon as part […]

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Abhorrent That Vulnerable Children Are Paying The Price For Lack of Budget and Political Instability, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA, Eóin Tennyson, has said it is abhorrent that vulnerable children and young people in Northern Ireland are paying the price for the lack of a confirmed budget and the DUP’s boycott of Stormont.  He spoke following news this morning that funding for Healthy Happy Minds, the Engage programme, and the School […]

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Lurga and Banbridge Secure ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ Award

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended all those behind the success of Lurgan and Banbridge in securing the ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ award, ranking them in the top eight towns in the UK. The DUP MP said: “These are fantastic awards and the teams behind the success of Banbridge and Lurgan are to be commended. […]

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Savage Welcomes GP Centre Investment

Sinn Féin Cllr Kevin Savage has welcomed investment in Gilford GP centre as a positive development for rural healthcare. Cllr Savage said : ‘The single-storey extension would comprise a consultant room, a mental health suite and admin support. ‘ The new facilities will modernise the building and offer a wider range of primary care services […]

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TUV Announce Four Candidates in ABC

TUV have announced four of their candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming council elections in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Keith Ratcliffe will stand in Cusher, Jonathan Beattie in Armagh, Brian Moorhead will contest Banbridge and Samuel Morrison will carry the TUV standard in Lagan River. Keith Ratcliffe is a local […]

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New Banbridge Library Inching Further to Reality

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of Libraries NI to press for work to continue at pace to make the proposed new library in Banbridge a reality. Speaking after the meeting, Carla Lockhart said: “The commitment has been in place for some time that Banbridge will be getting a new […]

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TUV Slam Alliance Party’s Move to Hold Pride Parade in ABC Council

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party for suggesting that ABC Council hold an annual pride event in the district despite a cost of living crisis and financial constraints within the Council budget. The party has also slammed the supposedly “equality driven” Alliance Party despite excluding Christians in their proposal. Statement by Lagan Valley TUV […]