Newtownards7 days ago'There's no doubt about it, he was a natural leader'Despite being highly decorated, Blair 'Paddy' Mayne was never given the highest award of all, the Victoria Cross.7 days agoNorthern Ireland7 days agoCalls to honour 'bravest man not to win a Victoria Cross'Interest in Blair 'Paddy' Mayne has risen due to the fictional TV portrayal of him in BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes.7 days agoNorthern Ireland30 Dec 2024Two in court over Mark Dorrian murder in Newtownards Mark Dorrian, 50, was found unconscious at a block of flats in the early hours of Thursday morning.30 Dec 2024Northern Ireland28 Dec 2024Two people charged with murder of Mark DorrianMark Dorrian, 50, was found unconscious at a block of flats in West Street, Newtownards on Boxing Day.28 Dec 2024Northern Ireland27 Dec 2024Three remain in custody after suspected murderTwo women, aged 33 and 58, and a 36-year-old man are still being questioned following the death of 50-year-old Mark Dorrian.27 Dec 2024Northern Ireland26 Dec 2024Murder investigation after Boxing Day death in NewtownardsTwo women, aged 58 and 33, and a 36-year-old man have been arrested over the death of a 50-year-old man.26 Dec 2024Northern Ireland21 Nov 2024Grief can be 'really overwhelming' for teenagers and young peopleTeenagers speak about their experience of bereavement at an event run for schools by Marie Curie.21 Nov 2024Northern Ireland17 Nov 2024Arson attack possibly linked to loyalist feudThe attack happened on Sunday morning at a property in Weaver's Grange in Newtownards.17 Nov 2024Northern Ireland20 Sep 2024Pensioner posted himself guns from the United StatesThe Newtownards man was caught when the guns were detected during their journey to Northern Ireland.20 Sep 2024Northern Ireland