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East End estate rallies against thug element

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:32:49 GMT

Residents, police and local politicians have met to discuss a worrying increase in anti-social behaviour in the East End area of Newtownards.

Ards teenager enjoys a slice of Army life

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:28:49 GMT

Newtownards teenager Glenda Gowdy (pictured, left) recently took part in a week of work experience with a difference.

Roads Service told to sort out potholes

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:22:35 GMT

Politicians in North Down and Ards have called on the Department for Regional Development (DRD) to address the number of potholes that have appeared on local roads over the past few months.

Fencing will stop yobs congregating

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:19:12 GMT

Newtownards councillor Michelle McIlveen has welcomed a commitment from Helm Housing Association to erect additional fencing between Upper Crescent and De Wind Drive in Comber.

Walk for Bangor RNLI

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:16:33 GMT

Bangor RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew and supporters are calling on walkers to join them next month for their annual sponsored coastal walk from Holywood to Bangor.

On the Grapevine

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:06:48 GMT

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Ards to benefit from £400k kitchen scheme

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:05:42 GMT

Movilla and Bowtown estates in Newtownards are to benefit from a kitchen replacement initiative as part of a £6 million investment in housing maintenance schemes across Northern Ireland.

Police issue appeal after assault

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:04:29 GMT

Detectives in Bangor are appealing for information following an assault in the Beechwood Gardens area of the town on Sunday.

New signs target anti-social behaviour

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:03:19 GMT

A new initiative has been launched to help deal with the issue of underage drinking and its impact on anti-social behaviour in North Down.

OAPs' safety ranks high on community agenda

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:59:05 GMT

More than 130 senior citizens from Ards gathered last week at a special event focusing on crime prevention and security for the over 50s within the local community.

Bottle banks go multi-coloured in Ards

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:48:25 GMT

Bottle banks in Ards have become multi-coloured, meaning the days of sorting out glass for recycling by its colour are over.

Join in DPP forum to help keep burglars out

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:46:59 GMT

Local people are being urged to join in next week’s public forum on burglary, to help keep burglars out.

On the Grapevine

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:42:07 GMT

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Damning airport report

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:24:34 GMT

George Best Belfast City Airport has been called on to withdraw its runway extension plans following a damning report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Knock Road public inquiry announced

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:17 GMT

A public inquiry has been announced into a road widening scheme on the A55 Knock Road, after local residents submitted over 110 objections.

Councillors quiz Libraries NI head

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:13:28 GMT

Representatives from Libraries NI came under fire last week at a meeting of Castlereagh Borough Council.

New kitchens for Ballybeen

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:04:57 GMT

Something’s cooking in Ballybeen, as 60 homes can look forward to receiving new kitchens.

East Belfast police appeals

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:03:01 GMT

A number of incidents are currently being investigated by police in east Belfast.

On the Grapevine

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:58:50 GMT

Haiti musical evening — a musical evening to raise funds for Haiti is to take place at Willowfield Parish Centre, Woodstock Road, on Saturday, March 6, at 7.30pm.

Peace building project gets funding windfall

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:53:16 GMT

A North Down Borough Council-led consortium has secured almost £200,000 of PEACE III funding for the delivery of a peace-building project in Holywood.

Bangor cadet prepares for African expedition

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:48:29 GMT

A Bangor cadet will be heading off to South Africa this summer to join ‘Expedition Lesotho’.

Ards to benefit from new Translink buses

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Passengers travelling in the Newtownards area can soon enjoy the benefits of three new modern high capacity Ulsterbus vehicles that can each carry up to 62 passengers and will replace older retiring vehicles.

Kilcooley gets funding boost

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:31:16 GMT

Kilcooley Community Forum has been granted an additional one year’s funding from the Department for Social Development (DSD).

Trade on tradition and reputation

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:29:25 GMT

Retailers in Newtownards should continue to trade on their tradition and reputation, Ards Borough Council has said.

Kids to get dog lessons

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:27:25 GMT

As part of North Down Borough Council's work to promote responsible dog ownership, staff are taking part in interactive talks with local school children about the care and attention they must exercise if they become dog owners.