Latest Newtownards News

NI Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA visits Cuan Terrace in Newtownards which is celebrating its tenth anniversary as a Supported Living Facility.

Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards, NI owned by Belfast Office Properties, has recorded a significant increase in footfall following the addition of new retailers JD Sports and TK Maxx which both opened in September as part of an approximately £7 million redevelopment

Athletes, parents and residents interested in trying a new sport need look no further than Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Sports Directory for information on local clubs and activities. The directory features 105 Ards and North Down based clubs

Northern Ireland Education Minister Peter Weir MLA has attended the official opening of Loughries Integrated Primary school in Newtownards. The school opened as an integrated school on the 1st September 2016 and is the first in the Newtownards

Ards News: NI Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced the start of a £121,000 improvement scheme on the Belfast Road, Comber. The estimated completion date for the work is the first week in September

NI Department for Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced that a £245,000 road improvement scheme at the village of Cotton is scheduled to begin on Monday 1 August. The scheme will include carriageway and footway resurfacing

NI Water appeal to keep your children safe and stay away from reservoirs and other water bodies, which in summer can look like a perfect place to spend a beautiful day but which can carry real danger. Don't take the risk – a Quick Dip can lead to a Quick Death!

Strangford Ferry foot passenger fares are to be suspended on Portaferry Gala Night. NI Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced that fares for Strangford Lough Ferry foot passengers will be suspended after 3pm on Friday the 22nd July 2016