Vandals have ripped plants out of five sizeable tubs at The Mall, Banbridge. Traders feel this off-street area is being targeted, as plants have been vandalised in the past. #NINews

F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio now in existence for 10 years. The venue remains as popular as ever, with a record visitor draw approaching 50,000 annually! 2 new exhibitions to be viewed at the gallery! #NINews

Louise & Gary McKinstry, from Oakridge, to be featured on BBC1 series 'Eat Well For Less' on October 11, 8pm. Presenters Gregg Wallace & Chris Bavin felt they could cook for less, while still sourcing groceries from same town-centre retailers. Don't miss the show! #NINews

HEART-BREAKING... Banbridge community & legal profession mourning sudden passing of highly respected solicitor, Con Lavery. The 66-year-old gentleman died while holidaying in Spain last Saturday. Was beloved husband of Ethna, proud dad of James & Helen, doting granddad. #NINews

NI's Meningitis Research Foundation is hosting two activities: A torch-lit walk on Friday, November 9, that will follow a 4.5 mile route, with the guidance of instructors. If that's not challenging enough, a Santa Sky Dive takes place on Saturday, November 24. #NINews

The General Outpatients department and GP Out-of-Hours Service at Daisy Hill Hospital will move to Bernish House, within the hospital complex, from October 22. Patients should follow the signage or ask staff if they need assistance in order to get there. #NINews

Louise and Gary McKinstry cut an annual food budget of £14k in half in last Thursday's episode of BBC lifestyle series 'Eat Well For Less'. 'Budget chefs' Wallace and Bavin taught them how to cook meals from scratch for their family of six in a 'back to basics' week. #NINews

Scarva Street shop Coburn’s, is due to close before Christmas. The closure is due to sustained competition from online retailers and the shift in consumer spending from the high street. The Coburn’s range of grass seed will continue to trade as normal. #NINews

St. Mary’s Primary School’s PTA members are considering a monthly school lottery to help stem the effects of crippling budget cuts. A PTA meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) is expecting to see an agreement being made on how to proceed with the fundraising. #NINews

The parents of premature baby girl who passed away 8 days after birth have decided to raise funds for Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital. Gareth and Kirsty are doing this in memory of baby Hannah Stella Bronte. To donate money, search for '10kadayinmay' on JustGiving. #NINews

Read all about rollercoaster four-year IVF journey of doting parents Helena & Andrew, in this evening's Chronicle. Their 3-month-old baby, Edison Boyd, is "a little miracle". #NINews

Rathfriland lady, Sheila Walker still on a high after winning car in 'Win a Mini for £1' Southern Area Hospice raffle. Sheila's husband, David, passed away last August. They used to own Minis as young married couple. Well-deserved prize for life-long Hospice supporter! #NINews

Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) of Banbridge man Robert (Robbie) Robinson, who died while walking in the Mournes at the weekend. Funeral at 1.30pm in Holy Trinity Parish Church, followed by interment in New Cemetery. Donations in lieu to Mourne Rescue Team. #NINews

ABC Council encouraging local business owners and retail sector stakeholders to attend masterclass with top mentors and NI broadcaster Sarah Travers next Tuesday, Old Town Hall, 6pm-9pm. Register at eventbrite.co.uk or phone 07968 343325. #NINews

Bridge Integrated PS pupil Frankie Hutchinson Lynch has scooped Film Club Reviewer of the Year in Into Film Awards. The school had been nominated for 4 awards and had created a brilliant short film for the awards, 'Time Trike'. It was watched 22,000 times! #NINews

Banbridge sisters & New York Marathon runners, Tanya McAnearney & Geraldine Eakins have raised £14,627.33 for Hospice! They did so in memory of their beloved aunt, Mary Quinn, who was cared for at the Hospice. #NINews

Joseph Scriven will have 'pride of praise' in Songs of Praise episode to be screened on St Patrick's Day, March 17, BBC1, 1.15pm. The celebrated poet was born 200 years ago. There are plans for interdenominational service at 'big church' on September 8 or September 15. #NINews

Scarva teaoom (Scarva Visitor Centre) is up and running again, and it is now called 'Hollie Berrie'. Breakfast available Monday to Saturday from 8am (10am on Sundays). #NINews

Cancer Focus NI urgently needs your help! The charity is calling for everyone in local communities to volunteer an hour for the 'Big Bucket' collection on Saturday, June 29th in Banbridge. Email: [email protected] #NINews

The grieving mother of Karl Heaney, who was tragically killed on the A1, has urged residents affected by upgrade plans not to oppose rerouting proposals, for fear it could delay the potentially life-saving scheme. To email views: [email protected] #NINews