Derry City and Strabane District Council are urging the public to act responsibly if they are purchasing an e-bike or e-scooter this Christmas. The warning comes as there has been an influx of fires caused by lithium batteries, with 10 proving fatal in the UK in the last four years. Those purchasing an e bike […]
Met Eireann’s issued a weather advisory for colder weather next week. It says there will be significantly colder conditions from Monday, which will last through much of the week. Frost and ice are likely, while there is the potential for sleet, snow and hail for some. Showers will be most widespread in the north, and
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Around 850 people are diagnosed with cancer in Donegal every year. While last year, 420 in the county died from the illness. The Irish Cancer Society are calling on the next government to fully fund the National Cancer Strategy. It’s been found that cancer care will be a key issue for voters in the upcoming
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Ireland will be the first European country to raise the age to legally buy tobacco products to 21. It will take effect from 2028, after it was signed into law by the President. Anyone caught selling cigarettes to under 21 year-olds could face a one thousand euro fine, or six months in prison.
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Second-level teachers in Donegal will join a nationwide protest on Tuesday, to express their concerns over changes to the Senior Cycle. Teachers will hold a lunchtime protest outside their schools to highlight their belief that the changes will undermine standards and threaten fairness and quality for Leaving Cert students. The protest, organised by the ASTI
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Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and Social Enterprise Northern Ireland are joining forces in a new cross-border partnership. The International Fund for Ireland has pledged €286,882 to the DISCOVERY Programme, which aims to connect and support social enterprise leaders from both sides of the border. Donegal-based organisations Bundoran Community Development CLG, Spraoi agus Spórt, Comharchumann
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Today we talk to ATU students about the issues important to them as they prepare to cast their vote in the General Election, some for the first time. Aisling Doherty, Aoife Gethings, Joseph Sweeney and Muhammad Madini Memon discuss a range of topics including who they might vote for and why, where they consume their
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