Only two local primary schools will escape having their budgets slashed by tens of thousands of pounds because too many of their pupils are from middle income families.
THE brutal sexual assault of two women - in two separate attacks within four days in Bangor - has stunned the community.
In a dramatic turn around in Ards Football Club’s off field problems, the Spectator's sister newspaper, the Newtownards Chronicle, has learnt that the club will be returning to a permanent home in Newtownards.
‘A selfless, kind hearted, caring man who loved and lived life to the full despite his illness’. This was just one of the many heartfelt tributes paid to well known Bangor businessman Pat (Patrick) Wilson Milliken MBE, who sadly passed away, after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease, last Thursday (19th).
“We beat Cork, Sligo and Paddy Power,” said a delighted team captain, John Walker, after Clandeboye had won the Barton Shield at Royal Tara last week.
From life behind the lens to medal success, talented scientist Emma Farnham already has her eye on her next sporting goal.
The human rights concerns of the people living in North Down were deliberated at a special event event in Bangor Town Hall last week.
Sevenety year old Groomsport man William Ball is one of the many local people who can avail of a new shingles vaccination programme. The scheme will be launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA) next Tuesday (1st) and will be open to all people aged 70 years.
A road safety scare outside a local primary school has prompted calls for ‘action’, to include the reintroduction of a crossing patrol and improved traffic calming measures there.
The depth of support for Exploris was evident on Tuesday morning when a last minute photo call saw over 200 people turn out to show their support for the under threat facility.
THE SPECTATOR would like to introduce the next person to take the reins at Bangor Grammar School – Elizabeth Huddleson. On Friday (28th) Mrs Huddleson was revealed at the grammar’s next principal, taking over from long-standing head Stephen Connolly when he retires at the end of this year.
GLENLOLA Collegiate was left reeling this week after the sudden death of teacher Claire Brook.
What can you do about budget cuts that could leave 14 of North Down’s primary schools thousands of pounds worse off and have sparked public outrage? Last week the Spectator revealed that proposed changes to the way schools are funded would mean a net loss of £180,000 to North Down’s primary schools sector.
BANGOR is to get a new theatre.
THE best of North Down’s companies were celebrating on Friday night at the end of another successful Bangor Business Awards. The 2013 awards - the 13th annual competition - saw a first with the inclusion of businesses outside Bangor but within North Down. And Holywood in particular made the most of the opportunity to pick up several awards.
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