North Down

British

noun

a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Down. Pop: 77 110 (2003 est). Area: 82 sq km (32 sq miles)

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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

North Down Cricket Club, based in Comber, had planned to host the event for young people from different backgrounds.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Ards and North Down council found itself in a similar position and told BBC News NI it had taken down any portraits of the late Queen.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

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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