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Holywood · HolywoodBy Gabrielle Swan ONE of the best known businesses in Holywood is expanding. The iconic Percy’s Pitstop, which operates at Holywood’s Seapark, is set to share their frozen sweet treats with visitors to the Stormont Estate this June, as the three-generation strong ice-cream business expands. Staff of Percy’s Pitstop, which includes father-daughter team, Robert and Louise Neill, are keen to share their delicious cold treats and snacks for those vi…See the Story
Expansion for decades old Holywood ice cream firm - County Down Spectator
MLA · North DownBy Iain Gray CUTBACKS to roadside grass-trimming schemes have one MLA worried North Down will be left looking like an untamed wilderness. Stormont’s Department for Infrastructure used to mow every roadside verge in the province twice per year – a schedule that was itself a money-saving reduction imposed during the austerity period of public spending in the 2010s. During the 2023/24 financial year, however, rural roads that don’t get much traffic…See the Story
Chambers: Cutbacks leave roadsides lost in the weeds - County Down Spectator
North Down · North DownTHE ‘army’ of volunteers who contributed to the success of this year’s Donaghadee in Bloom have been thanked at a special event. Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association (DCDA), the celebration was held on Monday evening. The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Jennifer Gilmour attended the event and was full of praise for the volunteers. She said: “Donaghadee is certainly blooming – winning Ulster in Bloom in each of the…See the Story
PRAISE AND THANKS FOR DEE'S IN BLOOM ARMY - County Down Spectator
North Down · North DownVANDALS, who defaced a pair of special cemetery post boxes, have been condemned as ‘cruel’ by North Down MLAs. The post boxes, located in cemeteries at Clandeboye and Movilla, allow mourners to post ‘letters to heaven’ after losing a loved one. However the white post boxes were recently vandalised with black spray paint, with damage also caused to the information sign about the post box. Ards and North Down Council has informed the PSNI of the i…See the Story
MLAs CRITICISE DAMAGE TO 'HEAVEN' POSTBOXES - County Down Spectator
Holywood · HolywoodDeadpool cameos have long been a part of the Marvel universe. The actor has appeared in some of the most celebrated films in cinema history. His cameos include Forrest Gump, Gladiator and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. He also appeared in American Beauty, which cemented his career.See the Story
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