A BALLYGOWAN primary school has been praised in a ‘highly positive’ inspection report.
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) issued an inspection report recently on Alexander Dickson Primary School.
Inspectors noted that ‘the vibrant community spirit fostered within...
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...
Council capital spend set to double to £144m
SPENDING on capital projects in the borough is to soar over the next three years.
Council borrowing to finance projects such as a new local...
Portavogie centre to benefit from new veterans’ funding initiative
By Lesley Walsh
THE dedication of those championing veterans’ interests in Northern Ireland has been recognised at the highest levels in the UK government.
Strangford MP,...
Paramilitary mural to be replaced in West Winds estate
By Lesley Walsh
ANOTHER intimidating paramilitary mural in Newtownards’ West Winds estate looks set to be replaced by a new image representing the Battle of...
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...
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...
New Comber Greenway to open in early May
By Julie Waters
WEST Winds Primary School pupils got their wheels in motion to be amongst the first cyclists to try out the new Whitespots...
DAERA urged to bring forward support after rain causes rotting crops
By Violet Brown
VEGETABLES are rotting in the ground as they can’t be harvested because of the incessant rainfall, a Comber farmer has warned.
Paul Hamilton...
Award-winning charity shop opens in Comber
Newtownards-based Love Amy has taken the next step in its fundraising journey, by opening a charity shop in Castle Street.
The charity was set up...