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Matthew Bell at his Book launch “Second Chances” at Banbridge Hockey Club with parents Suzanne and John Bell and fiancee Jane Alexander. C2406601 Paul Byrne Photography

Tribute to Matthew Bell: A champion on and off the pitch

Rathfriland's Matthew Holloway collects his award after being named on the NIFL PIL Team of the Year.

Rangers remain in hunt for play-off place

The only way is up...Seapatrick on a high after a great season - and it's ending with promotion back to Mid-Ulster Intermediate A.

Village back in the top flight of Mid-Ulster football

HE'S A KEEPER...Terry Nicholson with Donacloney Reserves manager Matthew Holmes (left) and assistant manager Ryan Graham. Picture: Donacloney FC.

Terry Nicholson - Irish League legend and comeback kid - at 80 years young!

A long way to go, but well worth the trip to Tipp...The Banbridge Academy junior girls who lifted the June Smith Trophy in Thurles, County Tipperary, a week ago.

Academy girls bounce back from heartbreak to take all-Ireland title

Mary Jane Cahill.

Four local girls go for glory at Four Nations event

A successful indoor bowling season concludes tonight (Thursday) for members at the Holy Trinity club (pictured above). They’ll resume on Thursday, September 12.

Bann bowlers kick off their season with five points!

CHAMPIONS...There was simply no stopping Dunbarton last season – and they’re aiming for a repeat performance in the summer of 2024.

Dunbarton teams aiming to repeat heroics of last season!

Pictured are current students on the Level 3 Dental Nursing National Diploma hoping to replicate the 100% pass rate.

Smiles all round as dental nursing students celebrate 100% pass rate

Cast take to the stage for the finale - 'Oklahoma'. Image: Karen Bushby

Standing ovation for Society’s production Oklahoma!

LADIES WITH LETTERS… The group recently held a meeting with Upper Bann MLA Eoin Tennyson, and Lagan Valley MLA Sorcha Eastwood.

Trust action on smear review ‘not enough’ say Letter Ladies

Diane Dodds MLA, John O’Dowd MLA, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA, & Alderman Paul Greenfield.

Minister must act now on A1: Dodds

21-year-old Eden McFarland from Gilford is taking on an epic skydive for charity.

Eden set for ultimate leap of faith in charity skydive

Charity auction organisers present the cheque to Alison Donaghy from the Southern Area Hospice.

Pigeon fanciers’ charity auction raises £24,030 for hospice

Banbridge girl Hannah is a therapeutic riding coach in Wicklow.

A helping hand from Hannah and her horses for health and wellbeing

Waringstown Primary School pupils, principal and vice-principal with Carla Lockhart MP and volunteers of Well Kept Waringstown.

Sunflower growing competition gets underway in Waringstown!

The opening of the first Houstons shop in Bridge Street in 1950.

Houstons will forever be the 'jewel in Banbridge’s crown'

Ryan Johnston secures the conversion for Bann.

First mixed ability event proves a huge hit at Rifle Park

Conor Doherty is presented with sponsorship for his running shoes by Paul McArdle, manager of Campbell’s Eurospar, Scarva Street.

Conor taking marathon challenge in his stride

DIABETIC DUO… Banbridge women Ellen Watson and Beth McDaniel have shot to fame sharing their journey with people across the world.

Banbridge pair on a quest to educate world about diabetes

Dereck McMaster’s dear sister, Ann, who passed away in 2019 from pancreatic cancer.

80th birthday challenge for cause close to family’s heart

The Banbridge police enquiry office has been earmarked for closure.

Calls to rethink decision to close Banbridge Police enquiry office

The road layout at the Scarva Street traffic lights. Pic: Paul Byrne Photography.

Department to ‘assess’ Scarva Street traffic lights

National Top 3, from left: 2nd Andrew McClean (Ballymena), 1st Bradley Baird (Scarva), 3rd Paul Myles (Banbridge).

Radio control season is off to a flying start in Loughbrickland!

Bann Thirds pictured with Vice President Chris Nelmes after their win in the final of the Crawford Plate.

Success on a Plate for the terrific Thirds

Before...Bann are about to lift the trophy.

Bann lift trophy while ladies just miss out on silverware

Rathfriland’s Matthew Holloway - struck twice in the 6-0 win against Portstewart.

Rangers hit Seahawks for six to stay in contention at top

Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch started their season with a bronze medal in the men's double sculls final.

Philip a step closer to Paris!

The class of '24. With two games to play, Banbridge Town can still make it into the Premier Intermediate League's top six. Picture: Colin Lavery.

Town go down to the league leaders

Harry in action for Glenavon.

Academy's Harry off to France with the NI schoolboy team

The winning team pictured with principal Robin McLoughlin and coaches Neil Madeley, Julie Sally and Jenny Leslie.

All-Ireland glory for the Academy girls!

Owners, Declan O’Duil and Una O’Duil, standing proudly with their WorkBuzz certificate.

Local home care company crowned ‘5 star employer’

Patrick Brown MLA hands in the A1 petition to the Assembly.

A1 road safety petition presented to Assembly

Midwives Lee-Ann (left) and Oonagh, both from Banbridge, pictured at the awards event.

‘Outstanding’ midwives celebrated at ceremony

Local man Stephen Lowry said he can now do everything he needs with his new AI hand.

First of its kind AI hand is ‘life-changing’ for Banbridge man Stephen

The Drone Hill Road where a burned out car was found on Friday night. Picture: Presseye / Stephen Hamilton

Shooting investigation: man (39) released on police bail

Man in serious condition following Banbridge shooting

Celebrations for Banbridge men’s 1s and coaching team who have won back-to-back league titles.

Dazzling display as Banbridge secure league crown in style

Craigavon forklift plant Hyster donates its 500,000th lift truck to FareShare

Red-hot Academy set to face Inst in Burney final!

10-man Town romp to 'one of best wins yet' for boss

Pageant pride as aunt and niece take top titles!

Patricia Mulligan reflects on 50 years of Banbridge Festival

NI World Top Stories

The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo by: Pacemaker

Co Down man used vehicle in a 'dangerous condition'

Police arrested a 56-year-old man following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory at a property in the Fountain Place area of Ballymena. Photo: National World

Man arrested after discovery of suspected cannabis factory in Ballymena

Emergency services are at the scene. Image: NIFRS

Emergency services called to 'substance' incident in Belfast