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A woman’s been arrested following a drugs seizure in Sion Mills. Police say she was detained following the search of a property in Sion Mills in which they seized cash and a quantity of suspected class B controlled drugs. The 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of a number of drug-related offences including possession, and

Time is running out for learner drivers who have renewed multiple provisional licenses, as wait times continue to be reduced. Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney has vowed to ban the rollover of learner permits, once a national average wait time of 10 weeks is reached. Several centres have already reached the 10 week mark, including

The volunteer crew of Bundoran Lifeboat launched twice on Saturday to two separate incidents. At 12:06pm they were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist after a person had become ill on the rocks near the Nuns Pool. On arrival, The National Ambulance Service paramedics had assessed the casualty and, working alongside the volunteers

A man has been arrested and a sum of cash seized in Derry. Police conducted a search of residential premises in the Waterside area of the city shortly after 9pm last night. Cash and a mobile phone were subsequently seized. The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including being concerned

Seven sustainability projects in Donegal have received a share of over €625,000. The initiatives, funded by SEE Airtricity’s Generation Green Community Fund, focus on circular economy, waste reduction, biodiversity, sustainability education, green infrastructure, and climate resilience. The groups benefiting in Donegal are Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Cill Ulta – Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha, Pobal Eascarrach, Spraoi agus

Lough Swilly RNLI is reminding people that if they see someone in difficulty in the water, to never hesitate to contact the Coast Guard. It’s after the rescue service was tasked last night, shortly before 10pm, by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist 3 paddleboarders near Lisfannon Beach. After launching, Lough Swilly RNLI discovered that

A vet who practiced in Donegal and was convicted of trafficking a horse sedative in Romania has been allowed to continue working in Ireland. According to the Sunday Independent, the High Court in recent days failed to strike Valentin Ciobanu off the register. In 2013, while working as a vet in his native Romania, Mr

Rape and cases of sexual assault are up in the first six months of this year. So too are arson and public order offences, with a major spike in fraud. It comes against an overall crime reduction, according to Garda crime statistics published today. Garda crime data for the first six months of the year

A walker was hospitalised after sustaining a lower leg injury on Errigal Mountain over the weekend. Donegal Mountain Rescue Team was tasked shortly before 5pm on Saturday after being alerted by Gardai. Within four minutes, using the Phone Find system, the team was able to identify the exact location of the casualty. Upon arriving at

Repairs to a burst water main are continuing today at Lisfannon Heights, Fahan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police in the North are urging people to be cautious when buying concert tickets online. It’s after many were scammed while trying to purchase Oasis reunion tickets. The warning comes with the PSNI confirming to us it has received 16 direct reports in relation to ticket fraud over the concerts. It says a common pattern

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballybrack, Greencastle and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommends that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A man in his 50s has died in a hit-and-run in County Antrim. He was struck by a car shortly after 10.30 last night in the Ballyeaston Road area of Ballyclare. A woman in her 40s was also struck by the vehicle, and has been taken to hospital for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. A

Works on the second phase of the Castlederg Public Realm Scheme are to begin in the coming days. Milligan Bros Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver the works, which will focus on upgrades to the outer footpaths of the Diamond, along with the creation of new pedestrian crossing points. The first

Police in Derry are appealing to motorists to ensure their vehicles are insured and to adhere to the ‘fatal five’. It follows a number of incidents in the city in recent days. On Thursday, officers were alerted to a vehicle in the vicinity of Culmore Roundabout shortly after 3.30pm. Upon stopping, a search of the

A status orange fire danger notice has been issued for Donegal. Donegal County Council is appealing to landowners and members of the public to exercise caution and to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of wildfires and to not engage in activities that could cause such fires. The notice is valid until midday

An orange-level forest fire warning has been issued. The Department of Agriculture is highlighting the dangers from fires in wooded areas or other public locations. It’s asking visitors to forests, parks, or beaches not to use a barbeque or any other source of ignition. So far this year, over 4,500 hectares of land have been

A Foyle MLA has called for the removal of offensive items from bonfires in Derry before they are lit this evening. Mark H Durkan says the appearance of a large number of flags on the Bogside and Creggan bonfires is disappointing. He says bonfires are far from a celebration of culture but are turning into

Enquiries are continuing following reports of a group of men fighting, two believed to have been armed with weapons, in Co Tyrone yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the scene in the Irish Street/Shambles Lane area of Dungannon at around 4:45pm; however, upon arrival, there was no evidence of an altercation. They have moved to

Gardai say they will be adopting a zero-tolerance approach to parking as Summer Sessions 2025 kicks off in Letterkenny this evening. They have been working closely with event organisers to ensure attendees have a safe and enjoyable experience. People are asked not to park on the N56 – Ballyraine to Knocknamona roundabout, Gortlee road, Kiltoy

Donegal County Council is appealing to motorists to park responsibly when visiting Shroove in Greencastle this weekend. With the good weather set to continue over the coming days and the Regatta taking place, a high volume of people are expected to travel to the area. The Council says it is working towards a longer-term solution