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The illegal tobacco market in Ireland is at an all time high, with retailers losing out on business to the trade, taking place on social media sites and private groups all over the country. To date in 2023, Revenue has seized more than €57m worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco. This is up 47% from

Police in Derry have issued a reminder to the public to be careful with belongings when out shopping this Christmas. They are working with local retailers to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping environment for everyone. – If you are carrying a bag or wallet, make sure it is securely fastened and carry it in

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry yesterday released their official 232 new vehicle registrations statistics for November. An increase of 1.3% is reported for Donegal with 2565 new car registrations this year compared to 2531 last year. New car registrations for the month of November were down 4% when compared to November 2022. Registrations

A man and a woman aged in their 30s who were arrested by police in Derry on suspicion of assault following the report of a disturbance at a hotel in the Crescent Link area of the city on Thursday have been released from custody. The man was issued with a Community Resolution Notice for resisting

The Apprentice Boys of Derry 335th ‘Shutting of the Gate’ takes place in Derry today. The city centre is open and motorists driving through the city-side and waterside areas, between 11:30am and 5:30pm, are advised to take care and to be aware of delays during parade times. The PSNI issued the following parade route information

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage and other related offences in Enniskillen. This comes after police investigated a report of criminal damage caused to a building in the Belmore Street of Enniskillen. It was reported last Sunday that graffiti was sprayed on a wall in

Donegal roads are to be gritted this evening. The gritting began at 5 o’clock this evening and is continuing throughout the county. The routes to be gritted are: 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:

There are currently 80 patients in the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital with eight patients waiting to be admitted. Yesterday, 146 people attended the Emergency Department in Letterkenny. Many of the attendances are patients who are very sick and need to be admitted to hospital for treatment. With the ongoing pressure on bed availability

Donegal County Council has reported the arctic airflow is set to continue over the weekend and into the early days of next week. Weather is expected to be persistently very cold night time. Daytime temperatures are expected to bring sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on roads and footpaths. Dense fog forming in places

Derry City and Strabane District Council has received formal notification this week from Pet FBI that they will not be providing the dog shelter service at the Pennyburn Industrial Estate from next week. The decision was made despite extensive discussions between Council and the charity to get them to continue with their current lease. Council

Gardaí in Donegal have reported that a counterfeit €50 note was taken in by a business in Letterkenny Town yesterday. Businesses are urged to be aware that these fake notes may be in circulation and staff are advised to thoroughly check all notes received. Some of the notes can be produced in a very professional

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Elaghbeg Business Park and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated

Donegal County Council have announced the launch of the Milford Town Centre First Plan. The plan is funded through the Town and Village Renewal Fund programme and is the 1st Phase of the Town Centre First Masterplan Initiative which was implemented by the Department of Rural Community Development as part of Our Rural Future. For

Dominic Rihan has been appointed as the CEO of the Killybegs Fisherman Organisation. Mr. Rihan has 34 years experience in dealing with vital issues in the fishing industry and is held at high regard on an international level. He will take up his position in 2024.

The Donegal Joint Policing Committee has been told there is no evidence that crime is rising in areas where refugees and asylum seekers are being housed. The assurance was given by Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin, in response to Cllr Barry Sweeney, who said certain groups are seeking to stir up fear. Earlier, the Chief Super

Sinn Féin’s Imelda Munster has announced she’ll not contest the next general election. The TD for Louth and East Meath was the first woman ever elected in the constituency. She says she’ll continue to work for the people of the North East until this Dáil term ends. Deputy Munster was first elected to the Dáil

Two cars were involved in a collision in Letterkenny in the early hours of this morning. It happened on the Kilmacrennan Road at around 6:30am. Gardaí attended the scene and no injuries were reported at the time. Investigations are ongoing.

A 18 year old man due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning, following an assault in Springtown, Derry yesterday. He has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, handling stolen goods and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Meanwhile, two teenage girls aged 18 and 17, and a 27-year-old man,

Letterkenny University Hospital is one of five more hospitals to roll out termination services in Ireland this month. The Irish Times reports that the service begins following the recruitment of staff, specifically to facilitate abortions. It now leaves Cavan General Hospital and South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel the only two maternity units in the Republic

PSNI in Derry attended reports of a disturbance at a hotel in the Cresent Link area. A man and a woman both aged in their 30’s were subsequently  arrested on suspicion of assault. They are in custody at this time. Police say they are continuing to monitor the situation.

A 42 year old man has been charged by detectives investigating a number of burglaries from ATMs. The offences including seven counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary and 26 counts of criminal damage. He is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Planning approval has been given for a proposed extension to the existing Sports Centre at Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee also approved a new industrial unit in the Invest NI business park on Melmount Road. At its monthly meeting, which took place in the council

There were 438 births in Donegal in the second quarter on this year 53% were male and 47% were female. The average age of the mother at the time of the birth was 30.8 years old. 1% of mothers were under the age of 20, 9% were aged 20-24 and 16% were 25-29. While 38%

There are water outage notices in place for North Donegal. Two burst water mains that require work is the cause of the issue. Works are to take place from 9am until 3pm for Creeslough, Drumnaraw, Drumnacarry and surrounding areas. Meanwhile in Drum, Bogue, Devlinreagh, Devlinmore, Carrick, Aughalatty, Umlagh, Tirloughan, Carrigart, Island Roy, Kinnalargy, and Downings

Ireland’s Third Annual Equine Census takes place tonight. Census forms have already been sent out to over 29,000 registered premises across the country, and keepers are being warned they’re legally required to reply. It applies to anyone who’s keeping an equine on their property overnight tonight, that includes horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and zebras! The