The Wildfowler Inn: New Management, New Menu, Same Warm Welcome
Nestled in the heart of Greyabbey, The Wildfowler Inn is entering an exciting new chapter under the management of local proprietor Summer Baalham. With...
Young musician looks forward to jazz festival debut
By Amy Pollock
AN aspiring singer from Newtownards will soon debut her jazz talent following support from Open House Festival and the wider local music...
Daniel joins in celebrations at the new look Cook Court
RESIDENTS of Cook Court, Newtownards had a huge surprise recently when singer Daniel O’Donnell called in for a cuppa.
The Clanmil-owned independent scheme was buzzing...
Boxing club’s future under threat
Development plans could see Ards institution forced to find new premises
THE potential loss of a ‘transformative’ local boxing club would be a huge blow...
Celebrating The Twelfth
Our 27-page special celebrating The Glorious Twelfth in Dundonald and Dundrum is a colourful and family-friendly look at one of the biggest days in...
Travel info ahead of Armed Forces Day
SEVERAL travel restrictions and alternative plans will be put in place for the highly-anticipated Armed Forces Day this Saturday.
The event at Ards Airfield is...
Up to £300,000 Secured for Restoration of Historic Scrabo Tower in County Down
By Violet Brown
Up to £300,000 is set to be invested in the restoration and weatherproofing of Scrabo Tower, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic...
Community initiative to transform West Winds estate
A NEW community-led initiative improving the image of the West Winds estate in Newtownards is underway, with support from the Housing Executive.
Re-imaging of a...
Ards teen dancing with the best in London extravaganza
Teenager’s career blossoming since starting dancing at 10
By Lesley Walsh
A NEWTOWNARDS teenager is living the dream of many young dancers after performing on the...
Women’s Aid in borough wins major award
North Down and Ards Women’s Aid’s Our Housing and Domestic Abuse training course took the top prize in the Chartered Institute for Housing’s all-Ireland...