Portavogie 3G pitch plan gets planning approval
By Sarah Curran
THE granting of planning permission for a 3G football pitch in Portavogie is a ‘victory for common sense’, a councillor has said.
Following...
Bowtown playpark to get a £170,000 refurbishment
By Julie Waters
PLANS for a £170,000 refurbishment of the ‘not fit for purpose’ Bowtown play park have been given the green light following delays...
£1m campaign launched to save Christ Church in Ardkeen
By Violet Brown
A MAJOR £1m fundraising campaign has been launched to restore an isolated Ards peninsula church that is in such a dangerous condition...
Dust off family treasures for Antiques Roadshow
FROM family heirlooms to music memorabilia, the Antiques Roadshow is urging local people to bring their prized possessions along to Bangor Castle this summer.
The...
Cracking Easter Adventures Await at WWT Castle Espie
Spring has officially sprung at WWT Castle Espie and families are invited to celebrate the season with a fresh-air adventure packed with wildlife, discovery...
Popular trucking event to return to Kirkistown
LOCAL councillors have given their backing to a ‘trucking’ event taking place in June at Kirkistown race track, near Cloughey.
Ards and North Down Mayor...
Out and about this Easter?
This Easter, North Down and Newtownards are brimming with activities to keep the whole family entertained! From scenic strolls along the Coastline Path to exploring the historic Scrabo Tower, there’s plenty...
Tributes paid following death of former Ards Mayor Margaret Craig
By Staff Reporter
TRIBUTES have been paid to the former Mayor of Ards, alderman Margaret Craig, who passed earlier this month. Mrs Craig was a...
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...
Newtownards man George Ashmore celebrates turning 100
By George Payne
A NEWTOWNARDS resident has celebrated his 100th birthday.
George Ashmore marked his big day with a special family get together in Knotts restaurant...