Man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following hit and run collision on A1

Police received a report of a hit and run road traffic collision on the A1 carriageway at Banbridge on Tuesday morning....

GPs ‘reminded of responsibilities’ following announcement to cease complex wound dressings

The Department of Health has written to GPs to “remind them of their responsibilities” following a Banbridge surgery’s announcement – alongside...

Man’s body recovered from River Lagan in Dromore

A man’s body has been recovered from the River Lagan in Dromore. Emergency services were called to the scene, off the...

Shock and sadness at sudden passing of local undertaker and ‘absolute gentleman’ Ian Milne

There has been great shock and sadness after the sudden passing of one of Northern Ireland’s leading funeral undertakers. Ian Milne,...

Something new a-brewing for Banbridge bar established over 200 years ago

A prominent bar that has been a key feature of Banbridge’s high street since 1814 could be set to undergo some...

Teenager denies serious assault and possession of a knife

A teenager accused of wounding a man with intent and possessing a knife with intent will stand trial later this year......

Borough’s bowlers ‘let down on basic needs’ as greens maintenance falling far off target!

Councillors across the borough are far from bowled over by the state of local bowling greens – with claims maintenance standards...

‘One of Banbridge’s finest’ celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends

A Banbridge woman has celebrated her 100th birthday, marking the milestone surrounded by her loving family and friends. Miss Muriel Mehaffey,...

‘Unsustainable’: Banbridge surgery among local GPs to end complex wound dressing for patients

A Banbridge doctors’ surgery has announced that due to a lack of funding they can no longer provide “complex wound dressings”...

Charity football match in memory of Banbridge man aims to ‘break down stigma’ of mental health

A charity football match is being organised by the friends of a Banbridge man who tragically took his own life, to...

Scarva dad takes childhood hobby to world stage racing RC cars with family by his side

Most children will know the joy of taking control of their very own remote control car. It’s often their first taste...

Motorist tailgated and undertook police vehicle on A1 dual-carriageway

A motorist tailgated and undertook a police car and when pulled over was “instantly hostile,” a court was told. Jason Alan...