Banbridge town centre to be transformed with £5.5 million public realm scheme confirmed

Banbridge town centre looks set to be completely transformed thanks to a £5.5 million public realm scheme. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey...

‘This is a great start’ – ABC Council looks set to introduce changing places policy

Calls for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to introduce its own changing places policy have taken a massive step...

Shops and restaurant plan on site of former car showroom in Banbridge

A new shops and restaurant development could be on the way at Banbridge. Proposals have been brought forward for property at...

One fifth of positions in ABC Council’s planning department currently vacant

Approximately 20 per cent of positions within Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning department are currently vacant, the local...

Council planning committee vote against sending fracking letter to Minister as they should ‘deliver without prejudice’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has voted against sending a letter to the Infrastructure Minister outlining Council’s...

Tandragee’s shock and sadness as passing of jovial ‘Frank the Barber’ marks end of an era in town

The town of Tandragee has been stunned after the sudden passing of a well-known local businessman and friend to all. Frank...

A1 southbound closed following two vehicle collision near The Boulevard at Banbridge

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious two-vehicle collision on the A1 this morning (Friday). Motorists are advised that the...

Business could be paid annual fee from ABC Council to offer up toilets to public

Plans to introduce a community toilet scheme within the bounds of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have taken a...

Banbridge Chronicle to cease publication after 151 years serving local community

The Banbridge Chronicle is to cease publishing at the end of the month, the newspaper has announced. The County Down newspaper,...

Council claimed close to £1.5million from Job Retention Scheme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council claimed almost £1.5m from the furlough scheme, it has been confirmed. The British government...

Bare-chested man who drank bottle of Sambuca assaulted Lurgan Train Station staff member

A Banbridge man who assaulted a member of staff at Lurgan Train Station has been handed probation and community service. Addressing...

Award-winning village of Scarva to enjoy state-of-the-art play park for all ages and abilities

An award-winning picturesque village on the border of Counties Down and Armagh will shortly benefit from a major investment in play...