The Latest Breaking News from Co Down

King creates a stir baking ‘VIP dessert’ at community hub

Charles was accompanied by the Queen on the tour of the Warehouse centre in Newtownards, Co Down.

Evening Standard · May 21

Camilla thanks people working and volunteering with domestic abuse survivors

The Queen was visiting a venue in Newtownards, Co Down.

Evening Standard · May 21

Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion

McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted in cheers as he tapped in to seal a one-shot victory.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian

The 68-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

A second temporary control zone has been established around the farm near Greyabbey.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025

Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd

Northern Ireland’s department of agriculture said testing of livestock on nearby farms is continuing.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Testing ramped up after bluetongue virus thought likely to have reached NI

Two cows have been culled in a herd in Bangor, Co Down.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025

Spooky house transformation in Co Down dedicated to boy with rare cancer

The Halloween house in Bangor is raising money for the Children’s Cancer Unit on behalf of Tommy Graham, six.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Cabbage divination and turnip lanterns revived ahead of Halloween

The Ulster Folk Museum in Co Down has used its archive of history gathered from local people to bring the old Samhain traditions to life.

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025