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...
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...
‘Dee lifeboat crew prepares for key Christmas voyage
VOLUNTEER crew members at Donaghadee Lifeboat Station have been called out 19 times this year already.
Without hesitation or complaint, they board their all-weather vessel...
Killyleagh Men’s Shed host open night to celebrate £19k lottery funding
KILLYLEAGH and District Men’s Shed (KaDMS) hosted an open night as they celebrated being awarded £19,329 in National Lottery funding to support its work...
Concerns after antenatal health services ‘stripped’ from the Ards peninsula
By Julie Waters
FEARS are high that further health services are being ‘stripped’ from the Ards peninsula following the eight week suspension of an antenatal...
MLA says promised puffin crossing must be installed in Comber
A PROMISED puffin crossing outside a busy Comber primary school must be delivered as soon as possible to ensure the safety of local schoolchildren,...
Donaghadee volunteer wins major UK award
A DONAGHADEE volunteer who has been at the heart of the Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat preservation project, has been named a winner in the...
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...