Portaferry10 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 20255 Jul 2025Public urged to keep distance from seal pupsAn animal rescue service said touching the pups can affect scent, which plays a large role in the bonding experience.5 Jul 202518 Oct 2024Strangford passenger ferry suspended due to high windsThe passenger only ferry service operates on a restricted timetable18 Oct 202410 Oct 2024No plain sailing after Strangford ferry suspensionThe ferry service is being suspended to allow for "essential works" to its slipways.10 Oct 202420 Sep 2024Little known about algae wildlife impact - scientistOne scientist, who's been studying blue-green algae, says little is known about its affect on wildlife. 20 Sep 2024...
