Ards and North Down Borough Council24 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 202518 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Where can I see Christmas lights switch-ons in Northern Ireland?It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?15 Nov 20252 Oct 2025Big day for Bangor as long-delayed seafront project launched Plans to overhaul the Queen's Parade area of the County Down city have been discussed for decades.2 Oct 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 202521 Aug 2025Rats on popular beach 'out of control' as council lays poison The council says the growth in the rodent population at Millisle Beach means action is needed.21 Aug 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 202514 Jul 2025Tackling the sticky issue of chewing gumA council has received funding for a high-powered washing machine to remove chewing gum on its streets.14 Jul 20257 Jul 2025The mosaics bringing a sea community togetherA harbour artwork project, that aimed to create a feature along a harbour wall, engaged all age groups.7 Jul 2025...
