Ards man featured in Manchester United programme
By Rory McKee
A LIFELONG Manchester United supporter from Newtownards was recognised within the Premier League club’s official matchday programme last month.
Jim Sandford, who has...
Council walk-in recycling centre trial is axed
By Joe McCann
ARDS and North Down councillors have agreed not to continue with a trial recycling scheme at Home Recycling Centres (HRCs) which allowed...
Council investigating 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...
Councillors back purchase of beach cleaning machine against officers’ advice
By Joe McCann
COUNCILLORS have backed the purchase of a £125,000 beach cleaning machine against the advice of their officers.
Members of Ards and North Down...
Coastguard praised for rescuing motorists and schoolchildren from Storm Bram on Portaferry Road
By Violet Brown
A GREYABBEY woman has spoken of her terror after she became trapped on the Portaferry Road during the height of Storm Bram...
Anna bakes her way to £1,100
A NURSE at the Ulster Hospital has raised £1,100 by hosting a bake sale in aid of a charity which supports newborn babies and...
Historic Millisle estate could host 200 new homes
By Violet Brown
ALMOST 200 new homes could be created at the site of an historic building in Millisle that once housed a borstal and...
Bluetongue outbreak needs controlled – Kircubbin farmer
By Violet Brown
A PROMINENT local farmer has said the biggest fear facing the agriculture sector if bluetongue takes hold is the potential loss of...
Mum’s appeal after road death of her son
By Lesley Walsh
THE GRIEVING mother of the Portaferry boy killed by a drunk driver in a shocking hit and run incident has issued an...
Clergyman ‘outraged’ over Christmas Day church block
ARDS and North Down Council has been urged to put ‘Christ’ back into Christmas by allowing West Winds Community Church to worship in the...