Banbridge and Dromore Leader

This August, enjoy a bumper 116-page edition of Athletics Weekly, bringing you a look ahead to all the athletics action from Paris 2024. Featuring a complete timetable along with predictions by event, on how the biggest names in the sport will perform. Get the ultimate track and field guide delivered directly to your door by ordering your copy here - https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/oly24dssc/

Is nightlife dying a slow death?🍻❌ We’re investigating the dwindling night time economy and how factors like the cost of living crisis and Covid have changed consumer habits and left businesses on the brink. Watch the episode below or tune in on Shots TV Freeview channel 276 at 10am on Saturday, March 23 Find more exclusive episodes at Shots!: https://www.shotstv.com/

Christmas safety message: Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) firefighter Nicky Toal asked pupils at Waringstown Primary School about their safety (and Santa’s) during the Christmas festivities. NIFRS says: "This Christmas remember to check your fire alarm is working, have a clear escape route, blow out candles and ensure Santa can get down the chimney safely. As a Fire & Rescue Service we are here to support you so please put your safety first by following our winter advice on our website at www.nifrs.org ."

If you worked for Barbour Threads, Sanmina, McGrath Engineering, Lisburn Proteins or in any other noisy job you may be able to claim compensation for hearing loss.

Here's a video that's bound to make you smile. In 1988, Ulster men were voted the sexiest and most romantic in Britain by “She” magazine. In this footage from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive, Ivan Little walked the streets of Belfast to find out what the public think. This clip is courtesy of UTV (© ITV) and was digitalised as part of the BFI’s heritage 2022 scheme. To watch more footage, visit www.digitalfilmarchive.net

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Vote now for Freddie!

This adorable Lisburn dog Freddie is begging local people to vote for him in the Nose of Tralee competition. Find out how you can vote: https://trib.al/nEonWSc

There are some very grubby street signs all over Northern Ireland. Post a picture of any you come across in the comments.

Children at Busy Bees Nursery plant herbs and flowers at a community event

''You're never too young to start gardening'' These children have teamed up with Grand Union Housing Group and The Hill Group to try their hands at something new. Well done to all involved!

A rare sighting of the Northern Lights over Lincolnshire - captured at Butterwick by Boston resident Bartosz Fedkowicz

94-year-old former racer is surprised with a special bike ride from Dacorum Motorcycle Riders

Amazing! This 94-year-old former racer is surprised with a special bike ride from Dacorum Motorcycle Riders. What an incredible gesture!

The emotional moment disabled Joey Butterfield, 2, of Sheffield was able to go in the sea at Ingoldmells like his brother and sister for the very first time - thanks to a special chair hired from Beach Ability Ingoldmells.

🚲 A man living with MND has cycled Scotland's highest roads to raise money to help fight the condition. Watch this inspiring interview with Davy Zyw ...

MEA Antrim Coast Half Marathon volunteer call out

The eyes of the sporting world will be watching this fabulous event and you could play a part in helping to make it a success.

New cheetahs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Amazing

Designer Dolls Dress Hire brings the style to Portadown

A Portadown businesswoman who spotted a gap in the market has launched her own designer dress hire business, thanks to the help of the Go For It programme in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Charlene Murdoch came up with the idea of Designer Dolls Dress Hire after buying a designer outfit for a wedding.

This popular event has been made famous by Sir Mo Farah who holds the race record from 2020. The eyes of the sporting world will be watching next weekend and you could play a part in helping to make it a success.

Critically endangered chicks hand-reared from eggs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

These adorable blue crowned laughing thrush chicks had to be fed 12 times a day by keepers at the UK’s largest Zoo