Portaferry8 days ago'I missed a hospital appointment due to Royal Mail delays'Meg McClelland says she is now waiting on a new appointment as the one she had has expired.8 days ago27 Jan 2026'I was texting, ringing but she didn't reply': The families left behind after a road death56 lives were lost on Northern Ireland's roads in 2025.27 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Rising ferry fares for Strangford and Rathlin servicesFares on the publicly-funded ferry routes will rise by approximately 4-7%.18 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Rising ferry fares for the car 'a bit excessive'On 1 February, fares on the publicly-funded ferry routes between Strangford–Portaferry and Ballycastle–Rathlin Island will rise by approximately 4-7%.18 Jan 202610 Dec 2025'Storms are getting worse every year'Flooding during Storm Bram caused a lot of damage for Carrick resident Gordon Kerr.10 Dec 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 202511 Jul 2025Man in court accused of hit and run killing of childLucas Trainor, 12, was riding a scooter when he was hit by a vehicle in the Strand area of the town. 11 Jul 202510 Jul 2025Man charged with causing death of child hit by car A young boy, who was riding a scooter, was hit by a vehicle in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday. 10 Jul 20255 Jul 2025'Look but don't touch' NI's cute seal pupsKeepers at Northern Ireland's only seal rescue centre are asking people to not touch seal pups.5 Jul 2025...
