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...
‘Best kept’ signs installed in Comber
TRAVELLERS entering Comber will be greeted with signs highlighting the town’s ‘best kept’ status.Four signs have been erected in recognition of Comber being awarded the...
Ards F.C. new stadium backed by council
ARDS and North Down Council has thrown its weight behind Ards Football Club’s bid for a new sports stadium in Newtownards. The Mayor Alistair...
Inspirational Ards teachers praised for work
By Lesley Walsh
TWO local teachers who strive to improve the mental health of students have been recognised by a Northern Ireland charity as part...
Steele scoops January award
Aidan Steele’s recent performances saw him pick up the NI Football Writers’ Association (NIFWA) Championship Player of the Month for January.The Ards midfielder helped...
Dedication of ’Dee bloomers praised at special event
THE dedication and enthusiasm of the many volunteers involved in Donaghadee in Bloom were celebrated at a special event recently.
Organised by the Donaghadee Community...
Former Ards hospital nurse retires after 40 years
A NURSE who began her career at Ards Hospital in 1984, has retired. Iris Markwell qualified as a registered Nurse in 1988 and gained...
Ards Arts Centre welcomes two new exhibitions
TWO new exhibitions by artists Emma Stewart and Keith Drury are to go on display in Ards Arts Centre. The Newtownards centre will host...
Comber Rec. welcomes Minister Lyons
COMMUNITIES Minister Gordon Lyons visited Comber Rec Football Club to find out about the club’s plans over the coming years to develop their facilities...
Peninsula man is new High Sheriff for Down
By Lesley Walsh
A NEW High Sheriff for County Down has been appointed for the year in a tradition that dates back to before the...