£6.5m Portaferry complex is ‘music to the ears’ of locals
By Lesley Walsh
PLANS for Ards and North Down borough’s first council-owned GAA pitch must be delivered at pace, now that money has been ring-fenced...
Paddington takes a pew in Conway Square
A FAMOUS bear from Peru arrived in Newtownards on Thursday.
Paddington delighted fans of all ages as he took a pew on one of the...
‘Help make our invisible, visible’
Campaigner speaks out during Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month
By Julie Waters
A DEDICATED campaigner is helping ‘make our invisible, visible’ by sharing her powerful story during...
Council investigate planning dispute over Comber takeaway
By Joe McCann
RESIDENTS in Comber have raised concerns over the ongoing transformation of a bookmakers into a fast-food takeaway.
Locals have complained that the ongoing...
She was bubbly, happy and always smiling
Vigil planned for Comber woman after murder
By Annie Stewart
A VIGIL will take place in Comber on Friday evening in memory of local woman Kat...
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...
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...
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...
Butcher Sam retires after 51 years in Newtownards
By Joe McCann
WELL-KNOWN Newtownards butcher Sam Jordan retired on Saturday after 51 years behind the counter of Mawhinney’s Butchers on Frances Street.
Customers entering the...
Ards Aerospace factory future uncertain
WORKERS IN LIMBO
By Iain Gray
ARDS factory workers are facing an uncertain future after two aircraft giants agreed a takeover deal of local manufacturing facilities.
Fears...