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  A parade is due to get underway in Derry this morning which could cause traffic delays in the Waterside area. The Apprentice Boys of Derry Walker Parent Club parade leaves from Rossdowney Park at 11 o’clock and will finish on Society Street at 12:15pm. Police say they will be on duty to assist. The […]

Two men in Omagh have been found guilty in relation to the advertising and sale of four ‘clocked cars’. The case was heard before Newry Crown Court yesterday. In a case brought by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service, Mr Samuel McConnell (28) of Learden Road, Gortin, director of SMC Cars & Commercials

Kate Middleton has revealed her cancer treatment is continuing and will last a few more months. Britain’s Princess of Wales has issued a statement, confirming she’ll attend King Charles’ birthday parade in London tomorrow. She admits as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good and bad days. She says she’s “not out of

A body has been found by teams searching for a missing 55 year old man from county Derry. The remains were recovered in the Tobermore Road area of Magherafelt today. The team who made the discovery have been looking for Stephen Watterson, who was last seen in the Glenburn Park area of Magherafelt on June

23 primary schools in Donegal have been awarded the SFI Curious Minds Award 2024. The programme aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and maths among primary school students, parents, and teachers, nationwide in a fun, engaging way. Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin were presented with the Platinum Award, which is for schools that have

There has been a marginal increase in waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital last month. Inpatients and day cases recorded an increase of 0.9% while outpatients seen a rise 0.7%. The number of people on the inpatient and day case waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital currently sits at 1,598, 18 of whom are children.

Graffiti was sprayed on the walls and outdoor recreational facilities of the Oasis Plaza. In Omagh, police are asking the public for assistance. They believe it happened sometime between Sunday and Wednesday last. If you have any information, please contact police on 101.

Three women were sentenced today for offences in connection with the death of Katie Simpson. Katie, who was aged 21, died days after an incident at an address in Gortnessy Meadows in Derry on August 3rd 2020. Jonathan Creswell, who was accused of Katie’s rape and murder, was found dead in April of this year,

The rise in popularity of sea swimming has seen 8 outdoor swimming projects in Donegal receive funding from Health Ireland. Junior Health Minister Colm Burke today announced the successful applicants. Culdaff, Ned’s Point, Dunfanaghy, Carrickfin beach, Mountcharles pier, Killybegs, Rossnowlagh and Bundoran outdoor pool are set to share €24,000 as part of the €500,000 funding

Repairs to a burst water main may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Rathmullan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

It’s understood that missing a Letterkenny teen has been located. Gardai issued an appeal for information earlier this week in a bid to locate the 15 year old, and last night, a family member posted on social media that they had been found safe and well.

The need for core funding for iCARE in Inishowen has been raised on the floor of the Dail once again. The service which provides support, respite care and training to families of children with Autism has been left angry as it was unaware of the millions of euro in funding available through the Children’s Disability

Two people have been rescued after their yacht got into difficulty near Portsalon this morning. At 10.23am today, Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coastguard Radio to assist a yacht that was having difficulty mooring near Portsalon in poor conditions. The All Weather Lifeboat was launched at Buncrana Pier and the volunteer crew

A man has been injured during a weekend attack in Derry. The man in his 20s was walking in the Clooney Terrace area towards Spencer Road between 2:10am and 2:20am on Sunday when he was hit to the left-hand side of his face. He required stitches to his face. Enquiries have been carried out and

Aontú leader Peadar Tobin has been eliminated after the eighteenth count in the Midlands Northwest constituency. Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is now just 2 thousand 792 votes off the quota, and is likely to be elected to the European Parliament on the next count. Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh and Barry Cowen are all but certain to

A woman has died following a crash in Castlederg yesterday. 75 year old Patricia McGarvey from Castlederg died following a three car collision on the Strabane Road at 2:10pm yesterday. Emergency services including the Air Ambulance attended the scene of the collision involving a blue Audi A3, silver MG HS Excite and red Vauxhall Corsa.

Almost 200 members of the HSE and An Garda Siochana took part in a knowledge sharing and networking conference today in Donegal. The aim of the event was to provide promote, develop and improve the existing interagency working relationship between Gardai and the HSE for the enhanced care and protection of people. The conference also

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has announced measures that will help households availing of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Scheme to also access SEAI grants to improve the energy performance of their homes. He says SEAI grants of up to €37,550 will be available to ensure that the rebuilt or renovated homes are well insulated and

A 48-year-old man arrested in Strabane as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity has been released. The man was arrested on Tuesday by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit and was questioned by police. Police have confirmed that the investigation is continuing.

The 100% Redress Party and five of Donegal County Council’s nine independents have formed a working group which will cooperate during the coming five year term. Cllr Michael McBride says the names of the participants will not be released for the moment, as the door is open to other independents to become involved. He believes

Uisce Eireann says valve repair works may cause supply disruptions to Rathmullan and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon, with Uisce Eireann saying it could take up to four hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says the treatment of Bloody Sunday families seeking justice for the murder of their loved ones has been disgraceful. It comes after the family of William McKinney confirmed that the PPS has failed to challenge anonymity for ‘Soldier F’ who is charged with the murder of two people in Derry as

Plans have been unveiled for a new leisure centre in Strabane. The development is an integral component of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s wider vision for the strategic development and regeneration of Strabane town centre. Derry City and Strabane District Council is investing significantly in the development of a new leisure centre for Strabane

Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney has been eliminated after the fifteenth count in the Midlands Northwest European election count. It follows the elimination last night of the other Donegal based candidate, Independent Peter Casey. Independent Luke Ming Flanagan still leads the way, and is now 10,000 votes off the quota. Fine Gael’s Nina Carberry and

People are being asked to have their say on the future of Ebrington in Derry. The North’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill says realising the full potential of Ebrington will deliver a wide range of economic, social and cultural benefits for local communities, and showcase the city across the island and to the world. A series

Aer Lingus pilots have voted to strike. They’re seeking wage hikes of over 20 percent after rejecting a pay rise of 9 percent brokered at the Labour Court. Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) say 97.7% of the ballots returned were in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike’. If a strike does go

Dr Anne McCloskey who ran in last week’s local election in Donegal has been jailed for refusing to pay a fine. The 67 year old of Chapel Road, Derry appeared before Derry Magistrates Court today in connection with an unpaid Covid fine of £255 for a breach of Covid regulations in 2022. She received 150