CHRISTMAS has come early for Bangor's talented Myah Nihell who won the honour of switching on Bangor's festive lights this Saturday (23rd).

BANGOR'S market is being left out in the cold by the council.

A TOTAL of 63 staff and 29 gritters will be on stand-by every night this winter to ensure 807 miles of main roads are treated in Roads Service's Eastern Division, which includes North Down.

Local karate stars Craig Brashaw and Lucy Ouldfield had a lot to be pleased about following the Karate Northern Ireland championships last weekend.