The bathing water at a popular Co Down beach has failed to meet minimum standards, it has been revealed.
Ballyholme beach in Bangor received a classification of 'poor' in the 2022 Bathing Water Compliance report, a result the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said was "very disappointing".
Overall, 25 of 26 bathing waters around our coast met strict standards, with the highest ever number being classed as 'Excellent'.