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Ards · ArdsPLANS for a massive housing scheme in the heart of Ards changed from 108 homes to 95 when it shifted from a private development to social housing. That’s according to a representative of the developers building the project, speaking as the plans won approval at a special Ards and North Down Council committee meeting last Thursday night. The representative added that the changeover from private to public housing also saw the make-up of the develo…See the Story
CASTLEBAWN PLANS REDRAWN IN SWITCH FROM PRIVATE TO SOCIAL HOUSING
Journalism · DonaghadeeFORMER BBC Ireland reporter and resident of Donaghadee, David Capper, has died at the age of 91. Though he was raised in Belfast Mr Capper had deep connections to Donaghadee, dating back to childhood holidays spent in the seaside resort. Later, in his first job as a reporter with the Newtownards Chronicle, he lodged with the Trimble family who had close links with the lifeboat service in Donaghadee. With the help of their connections he reporte…See the Story
TRIBUTES PAID TO ICON OF NORTHERN IRELAND JOURNALISM
Ards · ArdsALTHOUGH relieved to have got his first win since returning as Ards manager, John Bailie was keen not to go overboard with Saturday’s result and believes there will be further twists and turns over the course of the coming weeks. “It’s good for everybody around the club because it’s been a while,” he admitted. “But let’s put everything into perspective, it’s a win. “We made it a lot more difficult than it should have been. I thought our first-ha…See the Story
AT LONG LAST
Ards · ArdsCALLS have been made for more ‘appropriate’ maintenance at cemeteries across Ards and North Down. Complaints about the ‘poor condition and appearance’ of cemeteries across the borough has prompted calls for better maintenance by the council. The recent appearance of vehicle track marks caused by maintenance vehicles at Ballywalter Cemetery caused concern among residents. Raising the concerns about the inappropriate use of maintenance vehicles at…See the Story
