Local ladies star in charity Calendar Girls project
By Joe McCann
AN 80 YEAR-old Moneyreagh woman who recently launched herself out of a plane for charity has taken part in a new charity...
Warning as Ards foodbank says demand is at all time high
By Joe McCann
A NEWTOWNARDS foodbank has warned ahead of the winter months that food insecurity in the area is at an all time high.
The...
Council toy with property purchase to advance Portavogie pitch plan
By Violet Brown
ARDS and North Down Council may dip into the property market to advance the decade-long battle for new sporting facilities for Portavogie.
The...
End of an era for much-loved Millisle café
By Amy Pollock
MILLISLE Main Street is now without a coffee shop following the closure of a community interest café last week.Non-profit café, CuppAbility, existed...
Lifelong Ards supporter keeping faith despite funding blow
By Rory McKee
A LIFELONG Ards supporter says he hasn’t lost all hope of the club securing a return to Newtownards despite their plans being...
Millisle singer works with esteemed producer on new music
By Amy Pollock
A MILLISLE musician has shared her whirlwind experience of releasing new music after working with a producer whose past collaborations include Amy...
Council rejects call to lower voting age
By Joe McCann
A FIERCE debate over lowering of the voting age to 16 and 17 year olds caused a rift amongst local councillors who...
Crashes prompt call for speed cut on Portaferry Road
A LOCAL councillor has urged an urgent review of safety on the Newtownards to Portaferry road, calling for a reduced speed limit after four...
Decision on parking charges delayed after traders’ plea
COUNCILLORS have delayed making a decision on car parking charges in the borough following an impassioned plea from local business leaders.
The local politicians had...
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