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New substance abuse centre opens in Bangor

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:31:38 GMT

A new centre which aims to tackle the misuse of alcohol and drugs has opened in Bangor.

Holywood to light up with Christmas festivities

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:28:12 GMT

Holywood is to hold its traditional Christmas festivities this weekend.

Put on your dancing shoes

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:24:57 GMT

The Mayor of Ards, Councillor Jim Fletcher, is inviting local people to put on their dancing shoes and come along to an Old Tyme Tea Dance in December.

Ulsterbus announces £800k investment

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:23:59 GMT

Ulsterbus is to introduce a new range of vehicles in Newtownards next year at a cost of £800,000.

North Down roads get £2.5m treatment

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:22:24 GMT

Roads Service has confirmed that an investment totalling £2.5m has been spent on roads in the North Down Borough Council area this year by the Department of Regional Development (DRD).

Concert tickets available

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:20:57 GMT

A few tickets are still available for an upcoming concert involving members of the TA and the choir at Regent House School.

Choir through to final

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:44 GMT

A Belfast choir group has won a wildcard place at the prestigious grand final of BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year.

Maths initiative to raise NSPCC funds

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:11:05 GMT

The NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling upon teachers in Belfast to sign up for Number Day, a maths-based initiative to help raise funds for the development of the charity’s helplines.

New proposals announced

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:59:10 GMT

The Housing Executive has announced new proposals aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour over the next three years.

Ballyholme beach fails EU water quality testing

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:35:12 GMT

Bangor beach has failed to meet European water quality standards following testing this summer, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has revealed.

Bangor skies alight with Christmas festivities

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:31:32 GMT

This year’s Christmas lights in Bangor are to be switched on this coming Saturday.

New Housing Benefits process in Newtownards

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:09:20 GMT

The Housing Executive has established two new service units in its area office in Newtownards to process Housing Benefit claims.

New drive to promote Christmas in Ards

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:07:37 GMT

A new drive to promote Newtownards town centre as the ‘ultimate Christmas Box’ begins next week.

Men on a mission for recipe success

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:06:23 GMT

Men on a Mission, a voluntary group from Northern Ireland, is launching a recipe book to raise funds for projects in Ethiopia.

Arizona art opportunity

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:05:23 GMT

Local artists are to be given the opportunity to travel to Arizona to participate in the Peoria Festival of the Arts in March 2009.

Olympic torch honour

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:04:22 GMT

Ards has once again received the Olympic ‘Flame of Hope’ as part of a local celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Special Olympics Ireland movement.

Market may not be open December 24

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:07:12 GMT

Councillor Peter Weir has expressed his “complete disbelief” that Bangor Market may not take place on Christmas Eve this year.

Lasting tributes paid to former Chief Constable

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:50:41 GMT

Family, friends and colleagues of the late Sir John Hermon have paid their last respects to the former RUC Chief Constable at his funeral at the weekend.

Decreasing crime rate

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:49:46 GMT

Crime is on the decrease in North Down, latest figures have revealed.

New anti-social housing strategy launched

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:48:56 GMT

The Housing Executive has announced new measures to combat anti-social behaviour over the next three years.

Award for Holywood man

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:33:12 GMT

A Holywood man has been named the Finance Student of the Year by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA).

ASDA Bangor fundraiser

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:32:21 GMT

ASDA in Bangor is to play a role in supporting this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal.

Violent crime on the decrease in Ards

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:31:29 GMT

Violent crime in Ards, including offences against the person, sexual offences and robbery, has fallen, latest figures by police have shown.

Comber Greenway opening welcomed

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:52 GMT

Seven miles of traffic-free tranquillity can be enjoyed by thousands of walkers and cyclists following the completion of the much anticipated Comber Greenway.

North Down singers in UK choir sing-off

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:20:45 GMT

Five people from North Down will go head to head with the cream of the UK’s choirs in a national sing-off next month.