A council is making a push to have dog owners keep their pets on a lead at one of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches.
Ards and North Down Borough Council is trialling new signage along Ballyholme Promenade in Bangor to "remind" dog owners of the need to keep their pets secured in designated areas. It is hoped the signage will increase awareness and compliance of a dogs-on-lead order that has been in force since 2013.
The council is also hoping the new campaign will help to reduce the amount of dog fouling in the area. From June 1 dog fouling fines will increase to £200 in Ards and North Down.