North Down
Britishnoun
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It is understood another of the party's nine MLAs, Alan Chambers, has been told not to put his name forward when his constituency association in North Down meets soon to select its candidate.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Beggs is a member of North Down Athletic Club in Northern Ireland, which hailed him as a "superstar" who "couldn't pass an athlete in distress".
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Ards and North Down Borough Council recorded the highest number and said it was "working hard to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage people to clean up after their pets".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
In a further lengthy statement on Wednesday night, the lodge said North Down Cricket Club had taken the decision to cancel the event before the lodge's initial statement.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2025
Traces of a still earlier race are said to have been discovered a few years ago on the chalk plateau of the North Down, near Sevenoaks.
From English Villages by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)
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