Our Mission
“To empower and support the communities of North Down by providing objective and accurate local journalism that secures positive change for its residents and businesses”
YOUR COMMUNITY… YOUR VOICE… YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER
About us
Established in 1904, the County Down Spectator has remained a pillar of the local community for over 110 years. We are a 4th generation family business which operates under three core values, core values which have remained the same since we first opened our doors to publish our first newspaper on Friday 3rd June 1904; community, trust and accountability. We are passionate about local journalism and believe the service we provide makes the communities of North Down a better place to live, work and raise a family. By supporting the County Down Spectator, you are ensuring quality local journalism continues to have a place in North Down and continues to positively impact on the daily lives of its residents.
Why support the County Down Spectator
Delivering award winning investigative journalism
With ‘Newspaper of the year’ and ‘Journalist of the year’ titles under our belt you know you are reading quality local journalism
Campaigning on issues that matter
Our journalists mount campaigns and mobilise readers to enact change in North Down and make a real difference to the lives of ordinary people in your community
Supporting local business
We want North Down to thrive. By providing a platform for local business to promote their products, we ensure the local economy remains vibrant and keep local residents in work
Holding local authority to account
Accountability is at the heart of our journalistic mission. We question the decisions of local representatives to make sure they make the right decision for you and your community
Providing a platform to voice your opinion
If it matters to you it matters to us! We give a voice to residents whose opinion might otherwise go unheard
Securing positive change for your community
We campaign and investigate on your behalf to make sure the right decisions are made for your community and that you have a say in how it happens
Cutting through the noise
In a digital age of tweets and posts, where everything is available online and news is more accessible than ever before, we make sense of it all and deliver ultra local news that’s relevant to you
Building a sense of community
By shining a light on local issues and promoting local events we encourage participation in civic life and bring people together from all backgrounds
Preserving history
From the Great War to your parent’s marriage notice it’s all been in the County Down Spectator. We preserve the history of your town and region so that your family history isn’t lost
Investing in the future
We are meeting challenges head on. By investing in new technology, we can provide you with multiple platforms to access our award winning local journalism