Sarah Curran

Nov 28, 2024 | newtownardschronicle.co.uk | Sarah Curran

Popular store owner announced retirement after 50 years. By Sarah CurranAFTER 50 years of serving Newtownards, businessman Alan Espey has announced his retirement. With a date still to be set for early next year, Mr Espey has confirmed he will be retiring from his High Street department store in Newtownards.

Nov 28, 2024 | countydownspectator.co.uk | Sarah Curran

Sea Bangor: Could popular festival be back on? By Sarah CurranTHE Sea Bangor Festival, which appeared to have been cancelled for next year, could be back on the cards. As the Spectator went to press last night, Ards and North Down councillors were preparing to debate a new proposal which could see the return of the popular summer festival at a different time of year.

Nov 20, 2024 | newtownardschronicle.co.uk | Sarah Curran

Newtownards man living the Australian dream in travel industryBy Sarah CurranFROM the rugby pitch to the C-suite, Shane Barr has described how high performance and teamwork are necessary in both fields. Growing up in Ballyblack, Shane Barr had his eyes set on the goal of following his rugby dream and although he chased his dream all the way to the other side of the world, he forged a new destiny in the travel industry.

Nov 13, 2024 | countydownspectator.co.uk | Sarah Curran

Dog was in ‘worst condition I have ever seen’By Sarah CurranTHE owner of a local animal rescue hopes to give an abandoned dog a ‘Chance’ after being left in one of the worst conditions he has ever seen. At just seven months-old, Staffie-mix Chance, as she is now known, was left off at a veterinary practice in Fermanagh to be euthanised. Chance arrived at the practice covered in a contagious skin disease, known as mange, which was affecting her liver, as well as suffering from severe dehydration.

Nov 6, 2024 | countydownspectator.co.uk | Sarah Curran

By Sarah CurranA GROUP of Bangor pensioners hope to raise vital funds for the Air Ambulance with a charity ballot. Members of St Comgall’s Friendship Club will be selling tickets to their Big Ballot charity fundraiser in aid of the NI Air Ambulance next Tuesday at the parish centre between 10.30am and 12.15pm. Members will be selling ballot tickets at three strips for £5, offering prizes including a luxury hamper, bottles of whiskey and more – with all proceeds being donated.