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UPDATE: A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a report of a car on fire in Great James Street area of Derry on Saturday has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out. A man has been arrested following a report of a car on

A woman in her 40s has died after being hit by a jeep in County Kerry. A number of others have also been injured in the incident. Emergency services responded to this incident shortly before 10 this morning. It’s understood a number of runners were hit by a jeep on the N86, Canal Road in

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a suspect device in County Clare yesterday. The discovery was made inside a car parked at Shlee on chun-ig in Shannon yesterday afternoon. The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in and removed the car for further examination. The road was closed for a time and

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Carrickmaquigley, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point, Redcastle and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6:20pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of man in Dungannon have made a second arrest. The man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including the murder of a man aged in his 70s at a flat in the Corrainey Park area on Thursday. He remains in

Searches have been completed in County Louth as part of the investigation into Kyran Durnin’s disappearance. Gardaí combed a home as they continue to investigate his murder. The searches by gardai were carrried out at a private property in Drogheda last night. However, the results of the searches aren’t being released for operational purposes. Kyran

Detectives in the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have charged a 35-year-old to court. He was charged with a number of drug related offences and is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court today. The charge relates to a proactive search in Derry yesterday during which a quantity of drugs were seized.

A 39-year-old man arrested by police officers from Derry City and Strabane following a stop and search of a vehicle, has been charged to court. He has been charged with possession of a Class A drug, being concerned in the supply of Class A controlled drug and supplying a Class A controlled drug. He is

Two young men have died and two others have been injured following a single vehicle collision in Co. Donegal last night. The vehicle crashed into the gable wall of a house in the townland of Baltoney in Gortahork at around 9.30pm. A male teenager, who was the driver, and a man in his 20s, who

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Dog Control and Animal Welfare is urging dog owners to keep their animals secure in their property and under control at all times, especially when they are near livestock to minimise the risk of worrying. In a statement, the council says when a dog atacks or chases livestock on

Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in County Tyrone. Emergency services were called to a block of flats in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon at around 8pm last night. A man in his 70s was found with serious injuries, and died a short time later. No one else

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson will go ahead next month. Mr Donaldson faces charges in relation to historical sex offences while his wife faces charges of aiding and abetting – all of which they both deny. At a brief hearing at Newry Court today, a trial date

Homelessness continues to rise in the North West. According to the latest homeless report from the Department of Housing, the number of people in emergency accommodation in the region was up 4% in January to 164. In Donegal, that figure jumped 10% from December to 66. The number of families homeless in the region remains

40 pairs of suspected counterfeit shoes have been seized in Ballyshannon. Gardai were carrying out a routine patrol today when they stopped a car and made the discovery. Gardai estimate the potential sale value of the haul to be more than €2,000.

Local Enterprise Week kicks off across Donegal on Monday, 3rd March. The programme of events is aimed at equipping small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and insights they need to thrive. Kicking off the week is ‘Building Your Business Network: A Foundation for Success’. Dublin-born Kingsley Aikins, an Economics and Politics graduate of

More than 11,000 people were admitted to hospital without a bed this month. The INMO says it’s the worst February for hospital overcrowding on record. 420 patients were without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this month, up 43% compared to the same period in 2024.

Police in Derry have arrested a man following the search of a vehicle in which suspected Class A controlled drugs were seized. The detection and arrest follows the stop and search of a vehicle in the Buncrana Road area of the city shortly after 7.30pm yesterday. Officers spoke with the male driver, aged 39 years

There were four non-compliances noted in a HIQA inspection at Dungloe Community Hospital last September. There were 33 patients in the hospital at the time. The inspection report says that overall, the feedback from residents was highly positive about the care provided by staff in this centre. However, the multi-occupancy rooms were not sufficiently well

More than 1,800 fixed charge notices issued to drivers caught speeding in County Mayo are being revoked.It’s after a new static speed camera on the N17 was found to not be certified. Gardaí say they noticed on the 12th of February the speed camera did not have a valid calibration certificate issued by provider GoSafe,

The road between Porthall and St Johnston has reopened after a collision this morning. Gardaí say they received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballindrait at around 8am this morning. The male driver of the vehicle was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny Hospital as a precaution.

Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Tonduff, Gortiness, Cloghan and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon, with people advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the R265 between Porthall and St Johnston. We understand it happened in the vicinity of the bridge at the Swilly Burn. Diversions are in place.

The ongoing success of the North West Cancer Centre was one of the cross border initiatives discussed by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill and her Northern counterpart Mike Nesbitt when they met in Dublin. They discussed strengthening cross border cooperation, with particular reference to the National Children’s Hospital, which both ministers toured. In a statement,

A man has died following a serious assault in Tyrone. Shortly after 8 o’clock last night, police went to a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon after receiving reports of a man being found with serious injuries. The man passed away as a result of his injuries a short time later. The Corrainey

Police in Derry today arrested a 29-year-old man in the Creggan area of the city. The PSNI says while on patrol, officers attempted to stop a vehicle which was being driven erratically, however, a passenger fled on foot, kicking a police officer in the head. There were no reports of serious injuries. The suspect was

The HSE has confirmed that children’s respite services are still not being provided at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny, but they hope to have them restored before the end of next month. The site offers respite for up to five people with disabilities on any given night, and services are provided on alternate weeks to

Road Alert // Donegal routes to be gritted from 6PM on Thu. 27/02 The following routes will be gritted from 6PM on Thu. 27/02: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East

The North’s Economy Minister says land necessary to drive forward the expansion of Ulster University’s Derry campus has now been acquired by her department and the university. During a visit to the campus today, Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced the purchase of the Timber Quay office block, which follows the recent acquisition of sites along Queen’s