Dromore Leader - Local Feed

Walkers urged to climb a mountain for WaterAid

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:48 GMT

BANBRIDGE walkers are being urged to step out in aid of international charity WaterAid by climbing their favourite mountain.

TUV calls for  petition support

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:47 GMT

THE local branch of the TUV has made a fresh call for people to sign the petition opposing a ‘Terrorist Shrine at the Maze’.

Josephine’s just doing it for the kids

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:37 GMT

AN inspirational woman from Annaclone near Banbridge, who has been fostering children for more than 15 years, has been named Foster Carer of the Year 2013.

‘I have wrecked my family’

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:02 GMT

A 51 year old Dromara man has been convicted of driving with excess alcohol.

Assaulted ex-partner

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:02 GMT

A 24 year old Dromore man who assaulted his ex partner in front of their ten month old son, has appeared before Banbridge Magistrates Court.

People make voices heard on policing

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:34 GMT

LOCAL people have been given their say on policing in the Gilford area.

Driver banned for 12 months

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:23 GMT

A 30 year old Dromore man has lost his licence after being caught drink driving.

Dinner to mark 70th anniversary

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:44 GMT

AS part of their 70th anniversary celebrations members of Dromore Cathedral Girls Brigade attended a Celebration Dinner for past members and current leaders in Brownlow Castle on Thursday evening.

Advice for farmers with fodder costs

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:28 GMT

THE district’s farmers have been advised to make full use of the 2013 DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) Fodder Transport Scheme.

Tributes paid to solicitor

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:29 GMT

RATHFRILAND solicitor Gordon Bell will be remembered as a highly polished and successful master of his profession.

Charity pays tribute to local people for their ‘marathon’ fundraising effort

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:25 GMT

A MARATHON effort from Banbridge and Dromore runners has been acknowledged by the Cancer Focus charity whose marketing chief has thanked local fundraisers for stepping out in the recent Belfast City Marathon.

Group visits Stormont

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:10 GMT

MEMBERS of Craigavon & Banbridge Fit 4 U Club got a taste of life at Stormont recently.

Community Relations Week gets local backing

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:53 GMT

THE District has lent its backing to Community Relations Week, which takes place from May 20-26.

Police investigate Belmont ‘incident’

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:32 GMT

POLICE are investigating an alleged attack on a woman at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Students eligible for refund on TV licence

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:54 GMT

AS Banbridge students buckle down for exams, TV Licensing is offering some good news in that those moving home for the summer might be able to claim a refund on their TV Licence.

Man still being held over attempted murders

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:17 GMT

A 26-YEAR-OLD man is still being questioned by detectives following the attempted murders of three police officers in Dunmurry.

Newly-weds’ flight drama

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:53:53 GMT

A NEWLY-WED couple from Banbridge had a honeymoon they will never forget after the aircraft they were travelling on had to make an emergency landing in Bermuda.

Grateful parents stage second charity shoot

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:31 GMT

JUST over three years after once keen archer Stephanie Shannon was badly injured in an accident on Dromore’s Ballynahinch Road, her family is planning to stage a second fundraising archery shoot in aid of the Child Brain Injury Trust.

Royal Arch Purple to hold annual service

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:05 GMT

LOWER Iveagh Royal Arch Purple District Chapter No1 is holding its Annual District Service on Sunday 12 May.

Dromore lodge in Buddy Bear boost

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:09 GMT

A DROMORE Orange Lodge recently sent one of its members to deliver a donation to the Buddy Bear Trust Conductive Education School.