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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The new dome pushed Crater Glacier to the north, down the funnel that had been created during the May 18, 1980 eruption.

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Independent MP for North Down Alex Easton said he had "deep concerns" about the new legacy framework being proposed by the British and Irish governments.

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North Down MP Alex Easton thanked the emergency services: "I want to pay tribute to the firefighters and all emergency personnel responding in difficult circumstances."

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And it currently has representation on only two councils – Belfast and in the neighbouring Ards and North Down area.

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Members of the public have been warned by Ards and North Down council about the pest control programme, which began on Thursday.

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