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Killinchy dancer sweeps the boards
By Ruth Dowds
KILLINCHY based dancer Eve Wilkins has set her long-term sights on Broadway after sweeping the boards at a recent dance competition.
The versatility...
Historic Strangford Lough islands up for sale
By Amy Pollock
TWO adjoining islands off the Killyleagh coast are on the market, offering potential purchasers the chance to own ‘a unique piece of...
New urgent care centre to open at Ulster Hospital
A PURPOSE-built Urgent Care Centre will open at the Ulster Hospital next week.
The facility opens on Thursday, June 19 at 8am and will focus...
Volunteers’ Week: A UK-Wide Celebration
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.
Launched in 1984,...
Ward sister retires after 45 years
A NURSE who began her career at Ards Hospital in 1980, has retired.
Ulster Hospital Ward Sister Audrey Christie bid farewell following an extraordinary 45-year...
Dee lifeboat launches twice in one weekend
SID the parrot was amongst those rescued during a busy weekend at sea for the volunteers of Donaghadee RNLI, who launched twice in the...
Up to £300,000 Secured for Restoration of Historic Scrabo Tower in County Down
By Violet Brown
Up to £300,000 is set to be invested in the restoration and weatherproofing of Scrabo Tower, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic...
£1m investment in firm’s future
By Lesley Walsh
A NEWTOWNARDS firm has invested over £1m in new equipment to secure its future as a leader in packaging production.
Print Library, based...
Hot Property June Edition
The property market in North Down and the Ards Peninsula is booming, with high demand for both new builds and traditional homes.
This scenic coastal...
Ards Peninsula Business Awards
THE ARDS Business Awards have returned after a six-year absence with more than double the number of eligible local firms vying for honours signalling...
Community initiative to transform West Winds estate
A NEW community-led initiative improving the image of the West Winds estate in Newtownards is underway, with support from the Housing Executive.
Re-imaging of a...
Moneyreagh woman getting ready for third skydive
The skydiving granny who can’t get enough adrenaline
By Joe McCann
AN 80 year-old Moneyreagh woman who is a self-confessed ‘adrenaline junkie’ is preparing to take...
College breaks ground with new school build underway
Education Minister cuts sod and views work on new complex
By Amy Pollock
A CARROWDORE college has officially marked the construction of its new school with...
TV chef to headline Comber Earlies Food Festival
IRISH TV chef Anna Haugh will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival.
A familiar face on BBC shows such as Morning Live, Saturday Kitchen,...