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Highland Radio remains the most listened to radio station in the North West. New JNLR listenership figures released today show 79.8% of people choose Highland Radio as their number one station each week, while 53.7% or 62,000 people tune in everyday. Meanwhile, the station’s market reach remains the highest in the country at 59.5% meaning

A man in Derry has been charged to court for drug-related offences. The 25 year old will appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today. The charges are possessing criminal property, possession of a class C controlled drug and importing a controlled drug. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Donegal has been ranked as the fifth best county to work from home. Virgin Media released the results today of a study carried out which looked at factors including rent prices, broadband speed and the number of primary schools. The report dubbed Donegal and Roscommon as ‘hidden gems’. Kerry, Clare and Laois secured the top

Commitments have been made to see a barrier that was damaged in a crash outside Glenmaquin National School to be repaired. Cllr Donal Coyle moved the motion at a recent meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. He also says the non slip surface on the road was also not replaced when the road was tarred.

Tánaiste Michael Martin is to demand progress in the murder trial of a Donegal solider. UN peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney was killed on December 14th, 2022 when the convoy he was travelling in came under attack in Lebanon. The Irish Mirror reports that the Tánaiste is visiting to the middle-eastern country at the weekend to

The UK Covid Inquiry sittings in Northern Ireland will come to an end later today after three weeks of hearings. Families who lost loved ones during the pandemic are expected to attend as closing statements are delivered. Former Permanent Secretary for Finance in Northern Ireland, Sue Gray will be the last witness called after she

The Environmental Protection Agency have recommended to avoid swimming in Lady’s Bay in Buncrana. It comes with the release of their annual bathing water quality report for 2023. Out of the 22 bathing waters in Donegal 77% have excellent quality and 14% are of good quality. One beach was said to be sufficient, and Lady’s

A man who was seriously injured in a hit and run in Clonmany at the weekend has died. The man, a pedestrian, in his 60s was struck by a vehicle on Main Street at around 12:15am on Sunday. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Gardai

A child has been hospitalised after being struck by a car in Donegal Town this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on Upper Main Street at around 2pm. The child has been transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what Gardai say are non life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. Gardaí

Three people have been arrested and £17,000 worth of drugs seized in Derry today. A sum of suspected counterfeit cash and other items were also seized during today’s searches in the Limavady Road area of the city. Three people – two men aged 41 and 42, and a woman aged 35 were arrested on suspicion

People are being advised of possible delays at Letterkenny University Hospital this coming weekend as necessary upgrades to the hospital’s ICT system are carried out. The upgrades on the system that manages patient activity in the hospital will improve links with other hospitals and community services in the region. Saolta says it expects some delays

HIQA have today published a report following an announced inspection of Saimer View Community Group Home in February. There were five residence present at the time. Of the sixteen regulations inspected, one was found to be non compliant in the area of fire precautions and two were found to be substantially compliant in the areas

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Donegal and the west coast. It will run from 3 o’clock this afternoon. The alert will be in place until 9 o’clock tonight – with Met Éireann warning of the chance of flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Moneydarragh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this evening. Donegal County Council recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Electric scooters will finally be legal from next Monday but under 16s will be banned from using them in a public place. The regulations have been published that set out a speed limit of 20km an hour on all public roads. Scooters can’t be fitted with a seat, they can only carry one person at

The 100% Redress Party have announced a 6th candidate to contest in the upcoming local elections. Denis McGee will stand in the Glenties electoral area. The Magheraroarty native says defective blocks are also an issue in his locality, although it may be less known.

89% of politicians say they’ve felt anxious or afraid in the face of harassment or abuse. A new survey of Oireachtas members found 94% had experienced some form of threat or violence. This UCD survey of TD’s, Senator’s and political staff working in the Oireachtas has laid bare the extent to which they face harassment,

The Glenties road between Mas and Portnoo is closed following an early morning collision. Gardaí say it happened at 6am. Motorists are advised of the closure. Diversions are in place.

It’s claimed new high-visibility roads policing measures has led to a 55% increase in detections of motorists using mobile phones. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will address the Oireachtas Transport Committee this afternoon on road safety. Since April 12th, all uniformed Gardaí have conducted 30 minutes of high-visibility roads policing every day. Commissioner Drew Harris will

A man arrested in Derry has today been extradited to the Republic of Ireland. The 27 year old is facing charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm in County Louth in July 2022. The man was arrested in Derry in January.

Tributes have been paid today to outgoing Donegal County Councillors Nicholas Crossan and Rena Donaghey. The two long serving Councillors announced earlier this year that they are not contesting the upcoming local elections. Their commitment to serving the people of Inishowen was recalled at today’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District by fellow Councillors and

Ann Sweeney is to contest the upcoming local elections in the Glenties Electoral area. Ms Sweeney will run as an independent candidate. Her priorities lie in the areas or housing, health and carers.

More than 3,000 education workers are going on strike in the North. Members of the GMB union – including classroom assistants, drivers and cleaning staff – are set to take four days of industrial action on the 20th and 21st of May and the 3rd and 4th of June. The union says these mainly low-paid

Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information relating to a collision in Clonmany that has left a man critically ill in Beaumont Hospital. The hit and run incident happened on Mainstreet at around 12:15am on Sunday last. A man in his 60s was injured. As a result of further investigations, the driver, a man in

Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information in relation to a recent incident that occurred at the marina in Fahan on Wednesday 8th of May at 3.40pm. Upon arrival, Gardaí met a man who had sustained injuries as a result of an alleged assault.  He was taken to hospital for medical treatment.  Gardaí are appealing