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The Best Guide for the BT23 Area
BT23 news, reviews and local events in BT23 areas like Newtownards, Comber, Ballygowan, and communities in BT23.
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Archived News from AboutMyArea BT23
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Published: Mon, 10/09/2007 22:08
As part of its Citizenship project, ‘Generations Together', Comber Primary is offering free 8-week adult IT courses for beginners each term of this school year.
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Published: Fri, 20/07/2007 22:51
The Social Security Agency has issued further advice to customers in light of next Monday's postal dispute.
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Published: Wed, 04/07/2007 12:11
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) and the Family Planning Association (fpa) are advising young holiday-makers to look after their sexual health this summer.
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Published: Mon, 11/06/2007 21:29
Did you know that if everyone made one less car journey per week car traffic would be reduced by at least ten per cent?
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Published: Thu, 19/04/2007 19:51
Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson is urging people to put on walking boots & get ‘Out in the Open' to raise money for Epilepsy Action, the UK's leading member led epilepsy charity.
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Published: Tue, 03/04/2007 12:46
As summer approaches and your garden springs back to life, it's time to plant the seeds of a renewable energy system for your home.
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Published: Mon, 19/02/2007 11:11
On 1st August 2007, Northern Ireland's 16 Further Education Colleges will merge to become six new area based colleges. So, what lies ahead?
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Published: Thu, 28/06/2007 12:56
The Social Security Agency has issued advice to customers in light of the forthcoming postal dispute.
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Published: Mon, 21/05/2007 15:14
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy urged parents to put their best foot forward & leave their cars at home. His message comes at the start of 'Walk to School Week 2007'
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Published: Thu, 28/06/2007 13:04
Ideally Royal Mail's management and the Communication Workers Union's leadership will agree a way forward and cancel Friday's one-day strike.
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Published: Mon, 21/05/2007 21:38
Noise from dogs which can drive neighbours barking mad is the focus of this year's Noise Action Week.
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Published: Mon, 30/04/2007 10:58
As of 6.00am today most enclosed and substantially enclosed workplaces and public places in Northern Ireland are now smoke-free.
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Published: Sat, 28/04/2007 18:49
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has confirmed that the smoke-free legislation will be fully enforced from 6am Monday 30 April 2007.
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Published: Sun, 27/05/2007 18:16
With the bank holiday on Monday, bin colection days are changed this week.
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Published: Fri, 23/03/2007 22:02
The Motion project is a multi-cultural collective of over 50 musicians representing 18 countries. This is a unique chance to hear the world in one night!
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Published: Mon, 26/02/2007 14:22
Retailers in Newtownards & Ballygowan pass the test!
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Published: Wed, 09/05/2007 11:36
Motorists attending the Balmoral Show are asked to leave extra time for their journey and be aware of the ongoing roadworks on the M1/Westlink.
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Published: Tue, 30/01/2007 16:27
Did you know that February is Raynaud's Awareness month. The Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association would like to contact as many sufferers as possible throughout the UK.
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Published: Tue, 05/06/2007 21:34
The drive to balance the needs of the environment with the needs of a tourism-based economy is to form the focus of an ‘Eco-Tourism' conference in Ards this weekend.
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Published: Fri, 24/08/2007 23:15
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Bangor on Saturday 1st September.
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Published: Thu, 19/04/2007 17:40
Have you been inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to the UK?
Have the power of the Games prompted you to make a difference in your life or the lives of others?
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Published: Mon, 08/01/2007 19:53
'Space to breathe' campaign in preparation for Northern Ireland to go smoke-free on 30th April.
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Published: Wed, 11/07/2007 21:11
Nominations for the new ‘Women of Achievement' awards, organised by Ards Borough Council closes on 27th July 2007, so there is still time to nominate the outstanding women of Ards!
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Published: Mon, 23/04/2007 09:14
The days are numbered for smoking in public places, with new smoke-free legislation set to kick in on Monday (30th April).
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Published: Mon, 04/06/2007 09:11
Portaferry is to host the last meeting of the Ards' local policing body before its summer recess.
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Published: Mon, 19/02/2007 15:27
As part of Scams Awareness Month, the OFT is raising awareness about bogus lottery & prize draws.
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Published: Mon, 16/04/2007 16:40
A bogus caller will be acting up in Ards this weekend when a local theatre group takes to the streets to highlight how to handle suspicious visitors.
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Published: Mon, 16/04/2007 16:43
There's no ‘ifs or butts' in Ards come 30th April, smokers are urged to remember that cigarette ends dropped outside are considered as litter.
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Published: Mon, 14/05/2007 10:35
Ards is being invited to get to the ‘art of the matter' this month with a one-off evening of discussion about creativity, courtesy of three local artists.
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Published: Tue, 03/04/2007 10:34
The final countdown to a smoke-free Northern Ireland has begun, with businesses in Ards being urged to make sure they're ready for the 30th April deadline.
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Published: Tue, 07/08/2007 12:27
You have another month to nominate all the outstanding women of Ards that you know! Ards Borough Council welcomes new entries for all four categories.
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Published: Wed, 22/11/2006 23:20
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Published: Mon, 02/04/2007 14:13
Happy Easter from About MyArea BT23!
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Published: Tue, 03/04/2007 10:36
Ards Borough Council and Comber Regeneration Limited are rounding up reactions to new plans to develop Comber's main square. 13th April was the deadline for comments.
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Published: Fri, 06/04/2007 17:17
A total of £10,000 is being made available to Ards groups with ideas to address local community safety issues.
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Published: Mon, 04/06/2007 16:27
That's the message from Ards & North Down Borough Councils for National Food Safety Week (11th - 17th June). Ards Borough Council are also having a competition, read on for details
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Published: Fri, 01/06/2007 14:55
Margaret Ritchie, Minister for Social Development, launched the Volunteers' Week (1 - 7 June) campaign at Volunteer Development Agency Belfast.
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Published: Wed, 30/05/2007 11:03
Mencap will kick-start the summer festival of racing at Down Royal with its annual Race Day event on the 22nd June. And young Comber jockeys will be in the line up!
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Published: Fri, 23/03/2007 20:07
British Summer Time officially begins this weekend.
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Published: Sun, 18/03/2007 20:58
The Met Office has updated the information about the current wintry spell & has issued a 'Flash Weather Warning' for Northern Ireland.
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Published: Fri, 16/03/2007 21:48
With a 60% chance of snow for Co Down through Sunday and into Monday, those of us who are entitled to Monday's holiday will be glad to be staying at home.
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Published: Sat, 17/03/2007 10:24
The change to collection days for the St Patrick's Day holiday on Monday apply to black, blue & grey bins.
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Published: Fri, 11/05/2007 21:19
A £250,000 road resurfacing scheme on the A20, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, will start on Saturday 12 May 2007 for a period of eight weeks.
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Published: Sun, 11/03/2007 22:39
With Mother's Day this Sunday, we are celebrating our mums!
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Published: Sun, 04/03/2007 20:52
Did you catch the total lunar eclipse on Saturday evening? If not have a look at the photo to see what you missed!
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Published: Tue, 20/02/2007 20:48
The search is on for the winner of Gordon Brown's 'Nobel Prize of the Charity World' Do you know someone who deserves a Beacon Prize?
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Published: Tue, 22/05/2007 21:32
With the summer holidays just around the corner, entertaining the children at home or outdoors can quickly turn into a military operation!
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Published: Tue, 06/02/2007 23:17
The snow may not reach us, but it would certainly seem we are in for a cold snap! AboutMyArea have a few ideas to beat the winter blues.
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Published: Mon, 05/02/2007 20:37
DARD has put in place precautionary measures in response to an outbreak of H5N1 Avian Flu in England.
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Published: Mon, 15/01/2007 21:55
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Published: Wed, 20/12/2006 21:21
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Published: Thu, 14/12/2006 11:27
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Published: Mon, 18/12/2006 22:58
Consultation period now ended.
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Published: Tue, 12/12/2006 19:51
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Published: Fri, 01/12/2006 13:25
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Published: Tue, 28/11/2006 23:13
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Published: Tue, 21/11/2006 20:13
Comber looks set to be on the menu for food lovers, after two local businesses made it into a top gastro-guide.
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Published: Tue, 21/11/2006 20:11
2007 Calendar features art from Movilla High School and twin town Peoria, Arizona.
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Published: Mon, 20/11/2006 21:29
Recycling made easier for those with visual impairments.
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Published: Fri, 17/11/2006 17:14
Comber Rotary Club prize winner is a Down High School pupil.
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Published: Wed, 15/11/2006 23:12
Local Neighbourhood Watch groups and Good Neighbour Schemes join with others at a network evening.
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Published: Tue, 14/11/2006 09:12
Training, career guidance and practical support from North Down & Ards Institute for musicians.
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Published: Wed, 15/11/2006 11:35
Around 60 000 tonnes of salt in storage for 120 gritters to salt our roads when ice or snow are forecast.
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Published: Tue, 14/11/2006 09:02
European funding for three years.
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Published: Tue, 14/11/2006 08:53
Town centre re-affirmed as retail hub of town.
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Published: Tue, 07/11/2006 17:09
Students and staff help raise funds in aid of Breast Cancer.
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Published: Tue, 07/11/2006 17:13
Allegations about local dentist are being examined by police.
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Published: Mon, 30/10/2006 16:08
Comber Rotary Club organise competition to benefit young musicians and two major local charities.
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Published: Tue, 31/10/2006 18:41
Local Councillors go out on patrol with PSNI and Anti-Social Behaviour Team.
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Published: Mon, 30/10/2006 16:21
New traffic attendants on our streets.
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Published: Thu, 26/10/2006 22:52
AboutMyArea national opinion poll with BT23 results to compare.
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Published: Thu, 19/10/2006 21:23
Web Theatre, Newtownards brings local Ards' history to life through the eyes of children on DVD.
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Published: Mon, 16/10/2006 22:27
Unemployed? considering a career in childminding?
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Published: Mon, 16/10/2006 09:37
Local Councilliors exchange chambers for classrooms to ensure young people's views are heard.
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Published: Wed, 11/10/2006 21:51
Latest annual report of Ards District Policing Partnership with prominent consultation emphasis.
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