The Latest Breaking News from Donaghadee

Murder of pregnant mother of two ‘one of worst cases of domestic violence’

Sarah Montgomery, 27, was murdered by her former partner Zak Hughes, 29, at her home in Donaghadee in June 2025.

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Sarah Montgomery death has left ‘deep wound’ on family and community

A service of thanksgiving for Ms Montgomery took place in Donaghadee on Thursday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Hundreds attend vigil in memory of Sarah Montgomery

The Co Down woman was described as ‘the best mummy’ who ‘couldn’t wait to make her family complete with her little boy’.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Community rallies behind Co Down primary school facing closure after integrated bid turned down

“There is a huge swell of public anger in the community about this decision because St Anne's has always been a school for everyone.”

Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2023

Motorcyclist, 26, dies in crash involving van in Co Down

The collision occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening on the Killaughey Road in Donaghadee.

Belfast Live · May 23, 2023

BBC Hope Street: Filming begins in Co Down for series three as new NI actors join the show

New cast members have been spotted on set in Donaghadee

Belfast Live · Apr 25, 2023

UDA feud: Loyalist Communities Council and PSNI release statements after 11 homes attacked

To date 11 homes across Newtownards, Bangor, Ballywalter, and Donaghadee have been subject to attack by rival factions previously linked to the UDA

Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023

House in Donaghadee petrol bombed as Co Down drugs feud continues

It follows similar incidents in Bangor and Newtonards earlier this week

Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023

'Forgotten Titanic' disaster saw kids and pregnant women die in UK lifeboat tragedy

While many people don't know about the sinking of the MV Princess Victoria ferry in the Irish Sea on January 31, 1953 - the devastating impact on the community continues to be felt

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

North Down £7m coastal greenway plan to be withdrawn following local lobbying

Plan to alter North Down Coastal Path “to put it mildly enraged this community.”

Belfast Live · Jan 27, 2023