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Banbridge resident and a man of wide musical interests

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:08 GMT

MR Robert Leslie McDowell passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, on Monday, April 15.

‘Wonderful mum never gave up beating MS’

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:07 GMT

A BANBRIDGE woman, whose mother, a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, died last year, spoke movingly at a recent civic reception celebrating the work of the Banbridge MS Support Group.

Girl with heart defect refused nursery place

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:08 GMT

A BLACKSKULL mother whose daughter has a congenital heart defect has been told there are no school places for either her daughter or son.

O’Dowd says no to meeting with parents

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:04 GMT

EDUCATION minister John O’Dowd has refused a meeting to discuss his rejection of an additional classroom at Donacloney Primary School.

Ratepayers left picking up bar tab

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:18 GMT

BANBRIDGE district ratepayers are footing the bill for lavish council dinner-and-drinks functions for staff, it has been claimed.

Enjoy Big Lunch at Songs in the Park

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:17 GMT

“SONGS in the Park”, a local community initiative led by Banbridge Clergy Fellowship, makes a welcome return to Solitude Park on Sunday, June 2, at 3pm thanks to funding secured from Banbridge District Council’s Good Relations Programme.

Crozier House residents fearful of losing their much-loved ‘home’ Brothers evacuated from Skeagh House now face losing their home a second time

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:16 GMT

WHILE the immediate threat to Crozier House has been lifted the situation is by no means clear with residential homes still facing a shake-up under Department of Health proposals.

Under starters orders for Tommy tribute

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:56:08 GMT

THE family of late photographer Tommy Leckey will be dressing up for the races next month and attending a special event organised in the Banbridge man’s honour.

Library hosts free events

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:55:47 GMT

THE newly refurbished Rathfriland Library is holding two free events.

Legacy Five returning to Northern Ireland

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:14:58 GMT

WHEN the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

Billy’s death has left a huge void with his family and friends

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:14:54 GMT

THE passing of Mr William Thomas McCoy of Dromore Road, Banbridge which took place at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday March 28 has left a great void not only to his family but to all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.