Newtownards26 Dec 2025Man dies after collision with forklift on Christmas EveCallum McVeigh, 23, died following a collision with a forklift in the Craigantlet area of Newtownards on Wednesday.26 Dec 202524 Dec 2025No room at the inn for community church on Christmas DayA Newtownards church will hold its Christmas Day service outside after the council refused to open its community centre.24 Dec 202510 Dec 2025'Storms are getting worse every year'Flooding during Storm Bram caused a lot of damage for Carrick resident Gordon Kerr.10 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Bird flu detected in swans at five locations across NIBird flu has been detected in swans in Belfast, Newtownards, Armagh, Newry and Dungannon.21 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Man remanded in custody charged with Portavogie murderJordan Webb, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene in Portavogie on Monday morning.6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Man charged with murder over Portavogie death Jordan Webb, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene in Portavogie on Monday morning.5 Nov 202521 Oct 2025'The library is an important part of my week' Book Week NI aims to inspire people to pick up a book, discover new authors and share the magic of reading,21 Oct 202520 Sep 2025Charlie the horse makes a difference to disabled ridersCharlie the horse has been at the heart of Newtownards Riding for the Disabled Association for over seven years.20 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Ards and North Down council decide future of leisure servicesCampaigners hold a rally outside Ards and North Down Council as councillors debate the issue. 18 Sep 2025...