The human rights concerns of the people living in North Down were deliberated at a special event event in Bangor Town Hall last week.

A fuming smoker, who faced a fine of up to £2,500 for breaking a law that she did not know existed, has now had the threatened penalty stubbed out.

A cock-up meant motorists were told they were okay to travel at 70mph on a road with speed cameras to catch them doing more than 60mph. The Roads Service is revamping part of the A2 dual carriageway at Ballyrobert.

Steps are being taken to allay the fears of a group of walkers who are worried about the future of their right of way through the North Down coastal beauty spot that they have strolled along for years. But questons have been raised over the plan to accommodate the walkers, who enjoy following their traditional route along the coastal path between the Orlock and Groomsport.