Councillors approve £40,000 budget for borough-wide 80th VE Day anniversary

May 8, 2025, will mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, and ABC councillors have approved a budget of £40,000, to...

Armagh man charged in connection with cannabis factory in Gilford granted bail

An Armagh man charged in connection with a cannabis factory at a house in Gilford has been granted bail. Josh O’Donovan,...

Co Armagh man handed ‘unusual’ sentence after mum’s letter as judge slams ‘disgraceful’ NHS wait times

A district judge took an "unusual step" in sentencing a Co Armagh man for possession of drugs and slammed the "disgraceful"...

Dam! Council pull plug on imaginative plans to transform reservoir into house

Imaginative plans for the repurposing of a former concrete reservoir structure into a house in the vicinity of Ednego Road, Banbridge,...

Funeral details announced for mum-of-two (30) who died while celebrating birthday in New York

Funeral details have been announced for a mother-of-two who passed away suddenly while on holiday in New York. Sarah Reid (nee...

Tragedy as mum-of-two dies after suffering medical emergency on holiday in New York

A mother-of-two from the Moy area has passed away following a sudden medical emergency while on holiday in America. It is...

Seconds out! Permission granted for new building to house borough boxing club

An exciting community project will soon become reality, with planning permission having been granted for a brand-new building to house a...

‘Culture in Park’ event to bring free day of music, dance and food from around world to ABC borough

A special cultural celebration of music, dance and food from all over the world is expected to be held in Banbridge...

Children in full-time care ‘highest that it has ever been in the Southern Trust’

The amount of children in full time care in the Southern Trust area is “the highest it has ever been,” it...

Currently 700 domiciliary care packages outstanding in Southern Trust area

There are currently 700 domiciliary care packages are currently outstanding in the Southern Trust area, which is having a direct impact...

Famous Hollywood Bowl plans exciting 10-pin bowling leisure and entertainment complex in Banbridge

The famous Hollywood Bowl – the UK’s largest 10-pin bowling operator – is hoping to open a major new entertainment and...

All NI schools advised to close on Friday due to impact of Storm Éowyn

All schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close on Friday, January 24, due to impact likely to be caused...