Uproar as Royal Mail fails to deliver letters in area
By Violet Brown
A PORTAVOGIE man who missed an important medical appointment because his notification letter from a hospital was not delivered, has branded Royal...
3G pitch boost for Ballyhalbert
By Violet Brown
THE upgrade of a caravan park in Ballyhalbert has brought a major sporting boost for the village.
A new 3G pitch is being...
Developer to appeal Council’s rejection of Tullynagardy home plans
By Joe McCann
AN appeal has been lodged after councillors rejected plans for a development of five luxury homes in a wood on the outskirts...
Cloughey to get correctly spelt roadsigns – when old ones need replaced
By Joe McCann
CLOUGHEY, Cloghy or Cloughy? If you live in or near the small village on the Ards peninsula you have no doubt been...
Future appears uncertain for Kircubbin’s pier
By Violet Brown
THE depth of decay to the historic Kircubbin harbour has doubled after Storm Bram wreaked havoc on it along with the rest...
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 investigate 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...