A concerned councillor and MLA says he intends to put his foot down over what he describes as unsafe steps which provide access to and from Ballyholme beach.

“I want women who are going through the same thing to know they are not alone.” These are the heartfelt words spoken by brave Newtownards woman Patricia Finlay who is raising awareness about postnatal depression.

An environmental lobby group Greenspaces is taking root across North Down. The aim of the local group is to protect, improve and promote green spaces in towns and cities - and in particular North Down.

Mayor of North Down Councillor Andrew Muir visited Skipperstone Community Centre, Bangor on Saturday (17th) to launch the Shared Communities Programme for Whitehill. During his visit he recalled childhood memories growing up on Skipperstone Road and his vision for a shared and integrated society.