The Latest Breaking News from Co Down

Dream Anfield trip turns into nightmare for Co Down boy before family friends saved day

Tears were turned to cheers when familiar faces came to the rescue

Irish Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Co Down boy's tears turn to cheers as familiar faces salvage dream Anfield trip

The 10-year-old's trip to watch Liverpool had turned into a nightmare until two family friends from his hometown of Portaferry turned up

Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2023

Matthew MacNabb admits he felt like a 'fraud' on Love Island and still finds it difficult to adjust to life

The Co Down hunk says he's battled 'imposter syndrome' since leaving the villa two years ago

Irish Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Co Down cannabis farm discovered and two arrested

"This is a large and sophisticated cannabis farm, which required searches by specialist police teams."

Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2023

She and I: Co Down author's debut thriller novel set in NI optioned for TV

"I feel very lucky to have had the book published, never mind if it manages to find its way onto the screen"

Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2023

Co Down cllr says Irish Sea windfarm 'monsters' will be 'detrimental' to tourism

"It's notable that they do not place these monsters on the Irish west coast, where there is more wind to protect the Wild Atlantic Way and the tourism income it generates."

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2023

Co Down woman on climbing Africa’s tallest peak to highlight parental alienation

"I never imagined I’d wake up under a mosquito net on my 40th birthday but Kilimanjaro was top of my bucket list"

Belfast Live · Feb 2, 2023

Co Down wastewater works face upgrade call amid pollution concerns for shellfish

"Many community groups and fishermen in the area are concerned"

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2023

Co Down teenager behind cyber attacks that crashed “vast range of websites” spared jail

"Police assess he was motivated by online fame or kudos amongst his peers"

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2023

Shane Lowry splits from Co Down caddie Brian 'Bo' Martin

Martin - who hails from Ardglass - was on the bag when Lowry won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush back in 2019

Belfast Live · Jan 31, 2023