Menagh recalled in leisure centre tribute call
By Lesley Walsh
THE SPIRIT of the late alderman Jimmy Menagh has been enshrined in moves to celebrate the success of the Ards Blair Mayne...
OBE awarded to local woman
A LOCAL woman has been awarded the OBE at a ceremony in Windsor Castle.
Joy Scott, from Dundonald, received the honour from the Prince of...
Newtownards is a town that has stood the test of time
Popular store owner announced retirement after 50 years.
By Sarah Curran
AFTER 50 years of serving Newtownards, businessman Alan Espey has announced his retirement.
With a date...
Bus crash student is finally offered support
By Lesley Walsh
A YOUNG girl, unable to secure counselling after the Carrowdore school bus crash last month, has finally been provided with support.
Last week...
Could nappies be recycled into road repair product?
Council to explore issue in bid to improve recycling
RECYCLING disposable nappies and using the end product to resurface roads is to be explored by...
Ballyhalbert couple’s bright Christmas display for charity
By Lesley Walsh
A HOLLYWOOD blockbuster has inspired a Ballyhalbert couple to host a special festive fundraiser for a cause very close to their hearts.
James...
Football club restores memorial to UDR four killed in bombing
FOOTBALLERS from Newtownards have helped restore a memorial to four UDR soldiers murdered by the IRA 34 years ago.
John Bradley (25) , John Birch...
Major road safety award for local primary
BALLYNAHINCH Primary School has won a Road Safety Award after launching their ‘fast and furious’ campaign.
The school’s P7 class were in celebration mode on...
Ards dancers off to Los Angeles
By Annie Stewart
THREE teens from an Ards dance school have danced their way to Hollywood.
Niamh Scates (17), Allie Thompson (17), and Alesha Walsh (14)...
From the rugby pitch in Ards to the boardroom in Australia
Newtownards man living the Australian dream in travel industry
By Sarah Curran
FROM the rugby pitch to the C-suite, Shane Barr has described how high performance...