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West Tyrone SDLP have unanimously supported a motion to nominate Claire Hanna as the party’s new leader. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood last week announced that he was stepping down from the role after 9 years. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says he believes Claire Hanna is the right person to lead the SDLP.

Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Greencastle area. Property owners are advised of possible supply disruptions in the Adelaide Meadows, Greencastle Cove, Greencastle and surrounding areas. Works are expected to be complete by 3pm this afternoon. Planned mains rehabilitation works are also underway in the locality today until 5pm.

A child and two teenagers have been arrested in connection with disorder in Derry last month. Four searches were carried out at properties in the City today as part of investigations into the disorder in the Nailors Row area on August 10th. A number of items were seized during the searches. Three boys – one

Electric Ireland is reducing it’s prices for the third time in the past 12 months. Prices will drop from 3% to 5% depending on customers’ plans. The company is also not passing on planned increased network charges, which are due for all electricity suppliers next month. One million people will benefit from the drop in

One in five children in Ireland is living in poverty. A new report from the ESRI shows children are at a higher risk of poverty than any other age group. This report looked at material deprivation – which is where households are unable to afford two or more items from a list of 10 essentials.

Prices for second hand electric vehicles have fallen 15% – according to DoneDeal. Used EVs, which are less than five years olds, are now more affordable than diesel and hybrid cars for the first time ever. An increase in supply and more competition are behind the drop. Buyers are still concerned though about range anxiety

Gardaí are encouraging anyone who wishes to report a crime relating to historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders to come forward. A statutory inquiry has been announced to investigate nearly 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse at over 300 religious schools, two of which are located in Donegal. They say they’re fully aware

Geological Survey Ireland has released a new series of Tellus county maps showcasing Donegal from a new perspective. The county’s granite mountains and hills with high appear with hight resistivity in the electromagnetic map. Since 2011, the Tellus programme of Geological Survey Ireland has been collecting geophysical data via onboard instruments on low-flying aircraft. The

Planning permission has been granted for a new cemetery in Derry. The site for the development of a Municipal cemetery at 64, Mullenan Road, Derry is the culmination of an almost 10 year long site selection process. Full planning permission has been granted for the creation of burial space for approximately 4,000 plots and includes

It will come as no surprise to many that the North West was the wettest and dullest during Summer 2024. According to Met Eireann’s Weather Provisional Statement for summer 2024, low pressure in the North West kept the region cool during August. Several arctic blasts from the north in early June set the scene for

A driver was stopped on the A1 in Sprucefield yesterday and arrested on account of failing to attend court almost 10 years ago. It pertains to an assault in the Derry City & Strabane policing area in 2015. The man, who is a resident of the Republic of Ireland, was transferred directly to court where

Arranmore RNLI have responded to two call outs in two days. One of which sadly resulted in a fatality. The Arranmore RNLI crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guards to assist a boat in difficulty off Tory Island on Sunday last at 4.30pm. Prior to arriving on scene, the Bunbeg Coast Guard boat had

The Taoiseach is visiting areas of Ukraine, that have been bombed by Russia, this morning. Simon Harris will also meet with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon. The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, arrived in Ukraine by overnight train from Southeastern Poland this morning. He has already visited the town of Borodyanka, an area north of

A 36 year old woman who was arrested in Derry following the seizure of suspected drugs was released on bail last night. Police conducted a search at a property in the Waterside yesterday, leading to the arrest.

A woman who was struck by a lorry in St. Johnston is to be laid to rest today. Patricia McBrearty, aged in her 80’s, died shortly after the collision that happened close to her home on Church Street at around 2 o’clock. She was the fourth person to be killed on the roads in the

Research commissioned by Holywell Trust has found that labour market integration probems, poor public transport and weak infrastructure are among the significant challenges facing the North West economy. The study compared the North West’s economy with those of a number of other cities and regions around the world that straddle national boundaries. At an event

Police in Derry seized suspected Class B drugs and made an arrest in the Waterside area today. The suspected drugs, along with a number of other items, were seized during a search of a property by local police, supported by Tactical Support Group members. A 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing and being

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to MÍn an Iolair, DoirÍ Beaga and surrounding areas in West Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm this evening.

Atlantic Technological University has secured planning permission for the development of Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. The new facility will be located in Knocknamona, approximately 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, on the N56 adjacent to the IDA business park. The 42-acre, multi-pitch regional sports complex will feature a wide

A man in his 60s has died in a drowning tragedy in West Donegal. Emergency services responded to an incident in Marmaeelan shortly after 8pm last night. The man had gotten into difficulty in the water and was taken to shore. He was later pronounced dead. Arranmore Lifeboat attended the scene, but the casualty had

The past month was wetter than normal, with Donegal recording the wettest August on record. Figures from Met Eireann show there was 114% the usual amount of rainfall for the month. Malin Head Weather station had the highest amount of rain days at 29. The station also seen 181.3 mm of rain, the largest amount

Donegal Animals in Need have shared another incident of animal cruelty to their social media. This case seen a kitten thrown from a car window resulting in a broken leg. Only last week six other kittens were found in a sealed bag in Letterkenny, all of which are reportedly doing well now. Meanwhile seven weeks

A man has been injured after he was reportedly assaulted by a number of people. Gardaí are now investigating the incident which has happened at Market Square in Buncrana between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday morning. The victim was treated for his injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening. Dashcam footage and witness accounts

Efforts are underway to identify a man who smashed a glass panel of a door in a take away in Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The man, who was wearing a cream and yellow shirt, was leaning the premises and the port road at 3am when he kicked the door, causing the