Local travel and tourism students off to Sicily
THREE local travel and tourism students are heading off to the Italian island of Sicily at the end of the month, for a two...
Harry’s soaring high with model of iconic plane
DONAGHADEE’S shorefront has been transformed by the appearance of an aeronautical legend to commemorate VE Day.
A Spitfire now soars, though just above ground level,...
Special Newtownards gin launches down under
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Man grateful for generosity after serious crash
Newtownards motorcyclist facing long recovery
By Amy Pollock
A NEWTOWNARDS man has shown his immense gratitude to those who have helped him raise funds for an...
Tributes paid to man who was inspiration for Castle Espie
A COMBER man whose vision led to the creation of the Castle Espie wildfowl and wetland reserve has passed away at the age of...
Local food and drinks producers recognised at council awards
LOCAL food and drinks producers have been recognised at the fourth annual TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards, hosted by Ards and North Down Council...
Over 1,600 pupils attend BeeSafe programme at Ards Arena
OVER 1,600 P7 pupils from 40 schools across Ards and North Down, have taken part in a two-week BeeSafe educational programme in Newtownards.
Funded by...
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...
McIlveen looking forward to future as DUP deputy leader
By Violet Brown
EIGHTEEN years to the day after her first Assembly election victory, Michelle McIlveen was elected as deputy leader of the DUP.
The Strangford...
Ards CCÉ to host world’s biggest Irish music festival
By Amy Pollock
A LOCAL Irish culture group is celebrating after being named as the hosts of the world’s largest festival of Irish music and...