Dromore

Operating from the centre of Dromore since 2001, Jolly Jesters, a registered private daycare provider and fully funded pre-school, has unveiled its revamped facilities following a £130,000 investment. Pictured is Julie Hall, nursery school manager is joined by nursery staff Rebecca Silicock and Liza Warrener to celebrate the recent £130,000 refurbishment of Jolly Jesters in Dromore

The future is ‘jolly’ for NI nursery as it undergoes £130,000 refurbishment

Melanie Bond Boutique brought a touch of Abbey Road to Dromore for her latest fashion shoot. Pic credit: Paul McFarland of Picturskew Photography

Local designer showcases new collection

Ellie Hynds from Dromore with her baby Arielle

Young mum Ellie encourages others to seek help

Both lanes of the A1 southbound carriageway are currently closed between Hillsborough and Dromore following a two vehicle road traffic collision. (Photo: Google Maps)

Both lanes of A1 southbound carriageway currently closed due to collision

A tractor rally passing by Dromore, Co Down, on its way to the finishing point at the Boulevard shopping outlet outside Banbridge. Farmers staged seven tractor rallies across Northern Ireland as a protest against the new inheritance tax plans. Picture date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Watch: over 100 tractors in huge cavalcade at one of seven tax rallies across NI

Lady Eleanor Donaldson (right) leaving Newry Court after a hearing in September

Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

Storage space at the Via Wings base, Princes Street, Dromore, is to be converted into a children's wellbeing centre. Credit: Google

Conversion of storage space to children’s wellbeing centre proposed

Some of the dwellings will be three-storey split level, with garages at lower ground level designed to work with the sloping site. Credit: ABC planning portal

Almost 20 new houses approved on steep site

General view of Princes Avenue, Newtownabbey. Pic: Google Maps

16 new social housing units proposed

The first minister, right, walks away from an evidence session unscathed as the MLAs meant to scrutinise each other squabble

Letter: Time to shake up how committees operate

Lady Eleanor Donaldson

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

UrbanABC

Heroes hammer home 'shop local' message at Dromore

Fiona Jennings Opticians

Eye-mazing Achievement: Fiona Jennings Opticians takes the spotlight at Local Wo...

Down and Dromore diocese, led by Bishop David McClay, is committed to seeing existing parishes thrive and enter a new season of "fruitfulness, especially where there has been stagnation or decline"

Diocese focused on rejuvenation

Henderson Wholesale has once again engaged with their local bakery suppliers to introduce new products in line with shopper demand, which are set to see a 20% rise in sales throughout the category. PIctured is Gareth McAnlis, food development controller at Henderson Wholesale with Aaron McKeown, customer service advisor at Spar Mallusk

New bakery products from NI retailer set for over £250,000 sales

Hats off...Northern Ireland milliner is crafting stories in every hat
Love Your Local: Kerry Freud, founder of Halo Studio in Dromore, a bespoke millinery brand dedicated to creating unique, handcrafted hats reveals more about her mum’s inspiration and launching a new website
Claire Cartmill

There were farcical scenes in Stormont last week as MLAs struggled to question the first minister amid confusion about legal advice

Letter: An affront on the entire principles of democracy

Lady Eleanor Donaldson leaving an earlier arraignment hearing at Newry Court in September

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December

Kenadie Porter

Funeral takes place for tragic teenager Kenadie Porter after unexplained death

Enjoying fashion in the sun at the Melanie Bond Boutique celebration

Melanie Bond celebrates one year of her fashion boutique in Dromore

Kenadie Porter

Teen death: Kenadie Porter family in dark but say ‘we’ll meet again’

The Porter family praying together - Kenadie Porter, Nicki Porter, Hudson Porter and Craig Porter

Devastated father Craig Porter tells of 'no reason' given for daughter's death

Kenadie Porter passed away peacefully in her home in Dromore, Co Down on Saturday. Photo: Christ Encounters Tablernacle, Facebook.

Kenadie Porter: Heartbreak voiced after 'sudden and unexpected passing'

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court, after a preliminary enquiry in July, where he is charged with several historical sexual offences. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Jeffrey Donaldson is due back in Newry Crown Court today

Rev Dr Houston McKelvey OBE, Church of Ireland

Thought for the week: The importance of doing things together

Krazibaker, Mark Douglas from Dromore, Co Down has now added classes on authentic Neapolitan pizzas to his range of baking classes

Learn the art of sourdough pizza

David Shaw with the 58th flag after his victory.

Success for the 58th Old Boys at the NIBA Championships
Northern Ireland Bowling Association championship finals took place at Ward Park and 58th member, David Shaw became the first 58th player ever to bring home the singles champion
Andrew Robinson

Island Dairies is an outstanding commercial farm (Courtesy: Farming Life/Savills).

‘Exceptional large scale dairy farm’ with room for 600 cows for sale in NI

Miss NI Hannah Johns from Dromore, Co Down

We catch up with Miss NI Hannah Johns as she settles into the role

The Carnbrooke Meats outlet is adjacent to Dromore Cathedral

Objections raised to plans for an illuminated sign overlooking Co Down graveyard

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is facing a further seven sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to face more sexual offence charges

The Very Rev Stephen Forde, Dean of Belfast, with some of the invited guests at the 11am Service of Choral Matins to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Consecration of Belfast Cathedral on June 2. Photo: Norman Briggs.

Belfast Cathedral marks 120 years since its consecration with special services

Lower Iveagh Royal Arch Purple District Chapter No 1 on parade in Dromore, Co Down, on Sunday

Video: watch loyal order church parade in beautiful May sunshine

The Festival of Wedding Dresses in Dromore Cathedral, Co Down. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Wedding dresses of Arlene Foster and Emma Little-Pengelly on show

Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe says the Irish Sea border campaign "cannot be over while there is no proper Union"

Ann Widdecombe: 'Mammoth fightback' has started

An image from the scene in Portadown published by the NIFRS this morning.

Fire & Rescue Service rescues three people from burning house

Baroness (Kate) Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin is a former Labour MP

Baroness Hoey: Why I’m delighted to share a platform with Ann Widdecombe

There was beauty, skill and faith in a new stained glass window of the crucifixion which was blessed on Easter Day in a Clogher church, writes Rev Dr Houston McKelvey

Thought for the week: Precious memories over the Easter period

Down and Dromore Church of Ireland diocese has 75 parishes, stretching through all of Co Down, East Belfast and north Armagh, in the Portadown and Lurgan areas

Church of Ireland parishes to send bikes to South Sudan

Ann Widdecombe of Reform UK will join party colleague Ben Habib, the TUV leader Jim Allister and Baroness Kate Hoey at an anti-protocol rally organised by the two parties is Dromore later this month.

Strictly star to attend local TUV-Reform UK rally

Looking ahead to the future of the Down and Dromore/South Sudan link, Bishop McClay said he now preferred to use the word friendship over partnership

Church of Ireland clergy travel to South Sudan

The parents of Paul Russell from Dromore, who died in June 2020 , aged 23, have set up a social club for adults with learning and physical disabilities called The Pringle Club - named after Paul's favourite crisps.

Paul Russell: Social club set up in memory of young Co Down man

The video, created and shared by Belfast-based creator Matt Stevenson, showcased the work of Willetta Gabriel, a Michigan-born chef who now resides and works in Northern Ireland. The video was uploaded to Matt’s social media accounts and was viewed 100,000 times in the first 24 hours. Pictured are Matt and Willetta

Watch: NI food spot catapulted from ‘slow to sell out’ after viral video

Boyles of Dromore

Heartache as popular pub Boyles of Dromore announces it won't be opening again

Ulster University student Tyree Patton and Writer Declan Lawn

4 Corners Festival to tell the story behind BBC’s Blue Lights police drama

Dr Richard Borgonon, a Lloyds insurance executive, is founder and co–author of 'The Word One to One' Anglican mission

English evangelist to speak at gatherings

Early-flowering daffodils (from Dave Hardy)

Nature confused: Flowers like daffodils 'think it is already spring'

Green Energy Engineering Limited, based in Dromore, has received £500,000 funding from Bank of Ireland UK to enable them to fulfil a number of public sector contracts to de-carbonise schools and universities in GB and facilitate future growth in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Pictured are Diane McCall, senior business manager, Bank of Ireland UK with George Higginson, managing director NI and UK Strategic Partnerships, Bank of Ireland UK and Diane Morrow, general manager, Green Energy Engineering

Dromore engineering firm’s renewable energy expansion thanks to £500,000 boost

Paul with his mother and father Jane and Ronnie

Heartbroken parents of Paul Russell launch cookbook to keep his memory alive

Cathal McCrory, who sadly passed away in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Katesbridge, county Down

Tributes paid to 18-year-old who has died in a single-vehicle RTC in county Down

Trinny Woodall wearing one of Melanie Bond's bespoke necklaces

Talking shop with Co Down jewellery designer Melanie Bond

The role of an archdeacon is demanding as they aid and assist the bishop in his pastoral care and office

New archdeacons appointed in Down and Dromore Church of Ireland

Lady Mary Peters officially opens the new Melanie Bond boutique in Dromore. Pic credit: MM Photography, Dromore

Lady Mary Peters officially opens Melanie Bond's new boutique in Dromore

Petter Landfald, from Norway and Tyler McKinlay, from Lanark, Scotland, were crowned World Champion and Young Handler World Champion respectively, at the World Sheepdog Trials, which took place at Gill Hall Estate, Dromore.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

World Sheepdog Trials announces winners after week of stiff competition

Caolan Burns with his dog Queen at the World Sheep Dog Trials 2023 at Gill Hall Estate in Dromore, Co Down.
Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

Tourism value of World Sheepdog Trials ‘incalculable’

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