Bangor by the Sea, Bangor, Bangor (2025)

22/12/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨
𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘

The owners of the former Flagship Centre have now formally submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN), the first official pre-planning step towards redeveloping the long-derelict complex at the heart of Bangor city centre.

The PAN has been lodged on behalf of Northhold Group and signals the intention to bring forward a full planning application, following statutory public consultation.

👉 BangorByTheSea readers may recall that the broad plans for this site were first revealed on our page last June, making today’s announcement a key milestone in turning those early proposals into a formal planning process.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡?

A PAN is not a planning application.
It is a mandatory pre-planning stage that:

🔹 Confirms the developer’s intention to submit a future planning application
🔹 Requires meaningful public consultation before plans are finalised
🔹 Allows residents and stakeholders to influence the scheme at an early stage

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟

The pre-planning submission outlines proposals to renovate and re-purpose the Flagship Centre as a mixed-use, entertainment- and leisure-led development, potentially including:

🔹 Food & Beverage
🔹 Family Entertainment
🔹 Sports & Recreation
🔹 Class B – Business Uses (with supplementary uses)
🔹 Class A – Shopping, Financial & Professional Services
🔹 Class D – Community, Recreation & Cultural Uses

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧

As required under the pre-planning process, a public consultation event will take place:

📍 Venue: The Court House, 16 Quay Street, Bangor, BT20 5ED
📅 Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

This drop-in session will allow the public to:

🔹 View early-stage proposals
🔹 Speak directly with the project team
🔹 Share feedback before a planning application is submitted

This represents a significant early milestone for one of Bangor’s most prominent regeneration sites, and a moment where public input can still help shape the final outcome.

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21/12/2025

𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 — 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡 🎶
Just up Bank Lane, tucked in beside the Courthouse, sits one of Bangor’s true hidden gems; Bending Sound Records

If the run-up to Christmas has been hectic
If a mate, a relative, or even yourself still needs something special,
If you fancy an hour of calm, browsing and proper listening

This is exactly the place to go.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗧
🎵 Thousands of records always in stock
🎵 New releases, classics and hidden finds
🎵 Space to slow down and browse properly
🎵 Turntable and speaker packages available
🎵 Ask for a live demo in-store

No rush. No pressure. Just music.

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 🎄
🕘 Monday: 09:00 – 21:00
🕘 Tuesday: 09:00 – 21:00
🕔 Christmas Eve: 09:00 – 17:00
🚪 Christmas Day: Closed

Whether it’s a last-minute gift, a long-overdue visit, or a well-earned treat for yourself, this is one of those places that reminds you why proper record shops still matter.

📍 BENDING SOUND RECORDS
📍 BANK LANE, BANGOR 🎧✨

21/12/2025

𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 – 𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛:- THE ROYAL, LIDL & BLOOMFIELDS
December proved to be a pivotal month for Bangor, with several long-running planning applications finally crossing the line after extended periods in the planning system.

Most notable was the long-awaited breakthrough at the former Royal Hotel and Windsor Bar site. After almost four years navigating planning bureaucracy, the developers received the crucial "Green Form", clearing the way for the Royal Quays apartment and retail development to move forward.

Another highly significant decision was the approval of the new Lidl store. This will see the existing city-side Bloomfield Road store relocate to a new site adjacent to the Bloomfield Shopping Centre. In parallel, the Bloomfield Shopping Centre itself secured approval for a major enhancement to its front elevation, including two new restaurant units, one additional retail unit, a redesigned main entrance, and a reconfiguration of the surrounding parking area.

These decisions also highlight the length of time major applications are spending in the planning process. The Lidl application took 69 weeks to reach approval, while the Bloomfield Shopping Centre expansion took 52 weeks, both well beyond the 30-week target timeframe.

By contrast, the fastest-moving application in recent months was the relatively straightforward proposal to replace 22 garages and lock-ups in Bank Lane, which was approved in just over 21 weeks, comfortably within target.

Overall, December marked a month of long-delayed progress, with several key developments now finally positioned to move from paper to reality.

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This tool is crafted to promptly identify projects whose planning applications are not resolved within the targeted timeframe.
It is essential to acknowledge the importance of timely planning decisions for the economy of our city centre. Delays can discourage investors and businesses, who may perceive the planning process as a significant barrier to their ventures.
🔑𝐊𝐄𝐘:
🔴 Red: Applications in breach of the 30-week target
🟠 Amber: Nearing the maximum processing time
🟢 Green: Applications still within the timeframe
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: While we strive for accuracy, please note that this data is compiled to the best of our ability and may contain discrepancies.
We recommend you consult the official planning portal for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Let's work together to ensure a brighter future for Bangor!
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. 👇

19/12/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗, 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
Bloomfield Shopping Centre is set to enter a new chapter, following the granting of planning approval today for a significant new extension at its main front entrance.

The approved plans will see a new, purpose-designed entrance mall, alongside one new retail unit and two restaurant units, creating a more animated, outward-facing arrival experience for one of Bangor’s busiest retail destinations

𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

The extension will form a covered entrance mall, designed as a light-filled space using large glazed areas and multi-coloured translucent panels rising from the roofline. Finished in red brick and glass, the design deliberately mirrors the materials used elsewhere on the centre, particularly around the NEXT store, helping to create a stronger sense of balance and architectural coherence across the site.

Crucially, the new frontage is intended to be highly visible from the surrounding road network, making Bloomfield easier to spot, easier to access, and more recognisable as a destination in its own right.

𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗, 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬

At the heart of the proposal is a clear ambition to diversify the centre’s offer. Alongside the new retail unit, two dedicated restaurant units will be created, both with direct access from the car park, and one benefiting from external seating.

This layout allows the restaurants to operate independently of traditional shopping hours, which is a key move towards growing Bloomfield’s evening and night-time economy. The aim is to encourage people to visit not just to shop, but to meet, eat and spend time well into the evening.

According to the planning submission, cafés and restaurants are seen as a catalyst for:
• increased evening footfall
• a broader customer demographic
• improved customer loyalty
• a stronger sense of place beyond daytime retail

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The application also highlights that Bloomfield has not seen a major external refurbishment in around 15 years. Since new ownership took over in mid-2025, investment has already helped reduce vacancies and improve the overall attractiveness of the centre, with this extension planned as a further step in future-proofing the site.

Additional car parking will be created through the reconfiguration of existing spaces and the development of a grassed bank beside the public roundabout, ensuring the changes work practically as well as visually.

𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣

By introducing food, design quality and stronger visibility, the owners are clearly positioning Bloomfield as more than an out-of-town shopping stop, but as a place people choose to visit, linger and return to.

As discussions with potential occupiers are already under way, this newly approved extension could soon begin to reshape how Bloomfield looks, feels and functions; day and night.

💬 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗦?
Would you use Bloomfield more in the evenings if there were more places to eat and socialise?

18/12/2025

𝗔 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦…
𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬
These two aerial images capture Bangor at very different moments in time.

The main image dates from the mid-1980s, showing the newly built North Breakwater, later renamed the Eisenhower Pier; a defining moment in the reshaping of Bangor Harbour and it's relationship with the sea.

Dominating the townscape behind it is the Bangor Gasworks and its iconic gasometer. The earlier image, likely from the 1950s, reminds us that there were once two gasometers, with one removed in the 1970s as this vast industrial site began to wind down.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧:
• The true scale of the gasworks, stretching beyond Bingham Street onto High Street
• The realignment of Mill Row
• A complete, unbroken row of buildings along Queen’s Parade
• Familiar landmarks like the Queen’s Court Hotel
• And the Queen’s Cinema, tucked away up the Vennel

These aren’t just historic snapshots, they’re layers of lived memory.

👀𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠?
A workplace, a lost street, a childhood memory… or a Bangor that no longer exists?

💬 What detail tells your story

17/12/2025

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧👋
Bangor’s High Street continues to evolve and it’s great to see some very familiar, well-loved local businesses taking the next step and relocating into larger, more prominent premises right in the heart of the city centre.

While Grays Hill is bidding farewell to two of its established eateries, it’s also worth noting that new businesses have recently opened there, and just as importantly, that several traders who started on Grays Hill have now grown, thrived and moved on to High Street. That’s exactly the kind of progression a healthy town centre needs to see.

So today we’re sending a warm Bangor welcome and best wishes to:

🍽️ The Bearded Goat
🍜 Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
🌍 FOJ African Supermarket (relocated from High Street Plaza)

Each of these businesses is already highly regarded and well supported, and their move to High Street adds even more diversity, colour and life to the city centre.

Here’s wishing all three every success in their new homes and a busy, prosperous New Year ahead for them, and for Bangor’s High Street as a whole.

16/12/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗬🥖
𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗘
Lets all give a big warm Bangor welcome to The Heatherlea, now open on Church Street, right in the heart of the Clandeboye Road “village”.

It’s fantastic to see one of Bangor’s favourite home bakeries putting down roots here, adding even more life and flavour to what has become a small but genuinely bustling local hub for day-to-day shopping.

👣 TAKE A WANDER AND YOU’LL FIND…

🥖 The Heatherlea Bakery
Fresh bakes, familiar favourites, and the smell of something good in the oven

🥩 Millikens Butchers Farm Shop (next door)
Top-quality local meat and produce you can trust

🗞️ Newsagents & Convenience Store (beside that)
Everyday essentials, papers, and those last-minute bits

💊 Local Pharmacy (right across the road)
Everyday consumables, gifts, and a few treats for yourself

So why not do something a bit different and discover the wee village nestling within the city 💙

Clandeboye has quietly become a lovely place to shop local, support local, and enjoy a proper community feel.

🚌 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗔 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗔’𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥!

15/12/2025

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗥’𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞🚲
Plans have been submitted by Ards & North Down Borough Council for a new Bangor Cycle Park at the Sportsplex site off Old Belfast Road. Here’s a clear look at what the facility is designed to deliver:

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
• A National-standard BMX track
• A Jump Park designed for progressive skills, from beginners to advanced riders
• Purpose-built riding areas that allow different abilities to use the site safely at the same time

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 & 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
• Spaces designed for children, young people and adults
• Provision for adaptive cycling
• Clear separation between learner, intermediate and advanced zones

𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘́ & 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣
• Conversion of the existing spectator stand into a community café
• An on-site cycle repair and maintenance workshop
• Space for classes, demonstrations and community sessions

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
• The cycle park will sit alongside the existing athletics facilities
• Designed to work as part of a wider multi-sport Sportsplex
• Uses existing parking and access already in place

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦
• Encourages active lifestyles and outdoor recreation
• Creates a new social hub centred around cycling
• Supports youth engagement, skills development and volunteering

This is about turning part of the Sportsplex into a modern, inclusive cycling destination that can be used year-round and by the whole community.

💬 Would you use a facility like this in Bangor?
Let us know what you think.

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14/12/2025

𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘⚡
A cargo vessel heading along Belfast Lough this morning was seen carrying a significant delivery for Artemis Technologies, signalling visible progress on the Belfast-based company’s next-generation electric ferry programme.

The cargo ship "Arctic Rock" was observed en-route to Belfast with three composite superstructure shells on its deck. The wrapped structures are clearly identifiable as shells for the Artemis EF-24 electric foiling passenger ferry, currently under development at Artemis Technologies’ headquarters in Belfast Harbour.

The Arctic Rock was accompanied by two smaller Artemis crew vessels, the EF-12s, one of which is the fully electric foiling version, with the other operating in a conventional configuration. Both vessels are routinely used by Artemis during testing and support operations on Belfast Lough.

⚓ 𝗘𝗙-𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦

The EF-24 is a 24-metre, 100% electric foiling ferry designed to carry up to 150 passengers.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
⬤ Passenger capacity: 150
⬤ Cruise speed: approx. 34 knots
⬤ Top speed: up to 38 knots
⬤ Foiling range: around 70 nautical miles

By lifting clear of the water on hydrofoils, the EF-24 significantly reduces drag, delivering energy savings of up to 85% compared with conventional high-speed diesel ferries.

The vessel is powered by Artemis Technologies’ patented eFoiler® system, which integrates a high-power electric drivetrain with an autonomously controlled hydrofoil system. The technology draws on experience from high-performance sailing, motorsport and aerospace engineering.

🌍 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗦

Previous announcements have confirmed that at least one EF-24 will enter service with Red Funnel Ferries on the Isle of Wight, marking the first commercial deployment of the design.

In addition, Artemis Technologies has confirmed that the first EF-24 passenger ferry will operate on a technology demonstration route between Belfast and Bangor, as part of a pilot scheme involving Condor Ferries, a consortium partner.

When it enters service next year, the EF-24 will become the world’s first fully electric foiling passenger ferry to meet the International Maritime Organization’s High Speed Craft Code.

🏗️ 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧-𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧

The arrival of these major structural components underlines tangible progress on a project being designed and developed in Belfast, with Belfast Lough and Bangor continuing to play a central role in testing and development.

For Bangor and the wider region, the sight of EF-24 components passing through the lough is a clear sign that electric, high-speed passenger services in local waters are moving closer to reality.

-24

13/12/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧 ✨
𝙍𝙚𝙟𝙪𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨 – 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙧

Tucked just off Bangor’s High Street, a new wellness space is quietly making its mark.
𝗥𝗘𝗝𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗦, recently opened on 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘, offers a calm, restorative escape from the pace of everyday life.
Backing on to 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗘, the location comes with the added benefit of easy parking, ensuring the whole experience remains completely stress free.

Founded by 𝗦𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗘, a qualified sports massage therapist, Rejuvenating Therapies specialises in 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 and 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗫𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, combining professional expertise with a warm, intuitive and highly personalised approach. Each session is tailored to the individual, whether addressing tight shoulders, a stiff neck, lingering headaches or the kind of tension that builds up quietly over time.

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗞.
With a few focused techniques, posture can improve, discomfort can ease, and that heavy, tense feeling can lift, often leaving clients feeling lighter, looser and genuinely refreshed.

The treatment room itself reflects the philosophy behind the business: calm, welcoming and unrushed. It’s a space designed not just to treat the body, but to give the mind a break too.

𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟:
“Very relaxing as well as sorting my issue. Sophie is lovely, nice environment and great location.” 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗟 𝗖.
“Sophie was so lovely and fantastic at what she does. My overall experience was brilliant and I will definitely be back.” 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗠..

Rejuvenating Therapies is open 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, making it easy to build a little self-care into even the busiest of weeks.

And with 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘, a session at Rejuvenating Therapies could be the ideal gift for someone you love, or a gentle reminder to prioritise your own wellbeing.

𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘, 𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦. 💜

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13/12/2025

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍
𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐑
If you ever needed a reminder that there’s always something happening in Bangor city centre, High Street is a great place to start today.

One local business, Replay Games, is hosting a Crafters Den alongside a Pokémon Christmas Drop, bringing together handmade creativity and pop-culture collectibles under one roof.

🎨 Crafters Den
Local makers are showcasing a wide range of work including:
• Prints
• Ceramics
• Baking
• Handcrafted items across multiple creative media

🎮 Pokémon Christmas Drop
Limited-availability Pokémon stock is also on sale today, with fair-use limits in place to give everyone a chance.

🕙 Open today from 10am to 5pm

It’s another example of how Bangor’s High Street continues to evolve, mixing independent creativity, niche retail and community-led events that give people a reason to come into the city centre and stay a while.

If you’re in town today, it’s well worth a look.

12/12/2025

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗-𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧
Planning permission has been granted for a mixed-use redevelopment at 66–68 High Street, Bangor, bringing together modern retail space and new city-centre homes.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱?

• Demolition of the existing buildings and rear outbuildings
• A new three-storey building fronting High Street
• Retail unit at street level
• Five two-bedroom apartments above and to the rear
• A new two-storey townhouse fronting Beatrice Road
• Communal amenity space, bin and cycle storage
• No on-site car parking, reflecting its central location

Planning officers considered the development appropriate for Bangor town centre, noting that bringing people back to live in the heart of the city helps support local businesses, increase footfall and create activity beyond standard shopping hours.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱?

This type of development is becoming more common in towns and cities:

➡️ Active shopfronts at street level
➡️ Homes above and behind commercial units
➡️ Better use of upper floors and rear yards
➡️ More people living locally to support shops, cafés and services

It’s a model often seen as a way to help re-energise high streets while making more efficient use of limited town-centre land.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀?

A small number of objections were raised around issues such as scale, parking and residential impacts. These were assessed as part of the planning process, with the conclusion that the development is appropriate for a town-centre setting, particularly given its proximity to public transport and services.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨

This raises an important question for Bangor’s future 👇

Do you support developments that keep shops at street level while maximising upper floors and rear spaces for city-centre living as part of regeneration?

Or should Bangor be taking a different approach?

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Share your views in the comments

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