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Vodafone and O2 customers may not have their mobile signal restored until Tuesday. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley attended a meeting with Vodafone this morning, who confirmed that the work may take until then. The signal is managed by O2 for all providers in the area, and a meeting has been sought with the company.

A judge has stressed that the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, should not be delayed again. They both face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences. The trial had previously been due to start in March, but was delayed to November 3rd due to Ms. Donaldson’s ill health.

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in North Inishowen may cause supply disruptions to Unmgal, Malin Head, Glengad and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.

Bus Éireann will run a Sunday schedule on the bank holiday Monday. The company says it includes the Expressway network, and is urging Dublin Airport passengers to plan ahead. Bus Éireann’s also encouraging people heading to major events like the Fleadh Cheoil, the Galway Races or All Together Now to book tickets in advance.

The European Commission’s chief negotiator says work continues on the trade deal between the EU and US. The 15% tariff ceiling on European exports to the United States will not come into effect until August 7th. It had been expected to come into force today. Maros Sefcovic says the deal agreed last week reinforces stability

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Árainn Mhór this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm. It is recommended that an allowance of up to four hours is made to allow for supplies to fully return.

There has been a 41% increase in the registration of new electric vehicles in Donegal this year so far. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry today revealed that 285 EVs were registered at the end of July compared to 165 last year. The total new car registrations in this county at the end of

Two residential centres for older people in Donegal have been found to be compliant following inspections into their use of restrictive practices. The inspections were carried out at St Eunan’s Nursing Home outside Letterkenny in April, and Carndonagh Community Hospital in May. In both cases, the inspectors found residents enjoyed a good quality of life

Donegal businessman Peter Casey is seeking planning permission to transform the derelict Ludden House in Buncrana into social housing. Plans include the demolition of the current property and the construction of 24 high-spec timber-framed two-bedroom apartments. Mr Casey says the housing situation in Donegal is beyond urgent, and with this development, he says it’s not

Two men have been arrested following the seizure of a quantity of cannabis plants in Derry. Police were initially responding to a report of an assault shortly before 4:30pm yesterday afternoon when they noted a strong smell of what they believed to be cannabis coming from a property. A number of suspected cannabis plants being

Detectives investigating a house fire on the Seacoast Road, Limavady are continuing with their enquiries and appealing for information from anyone who was driving on the road between 12.50am and 1.10am on Sunday, 27th July to get in touch. Detective Inspector Connolly said: “Our investigation is ongoing and we are keen to speak with anyone who

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in the vicinity of Carrigart may cause supply disruptions to Island Roy, Mulroy, Cranford, Carrick and surrounding areas this afternoon and into tonight. Works are scheduled to take place until midday tomorrow.

49% of vehicles in Donegal passed the NCT the first time round in the month of July. Of a total of 4,033 tests, 1,967 passed, 1,737 failed and 329 failed in a dangerous capacity. The majority of the tests were carried out in Letterkenny with 1,973 and the centre in Donegal Town saw 1,029 tests.

Two Donegal groups are to benefit from Safefood’s All-Island €1.5m healthy eating initiative. The Community Food Initiatives Programme aims to positively influence people’s eating habits in low-income communities, fostering lasting change and strengthening community resilience around healthier eating. Bundoran Community Development CLG has received funding to deliver initiatives around food education, growing, healthy eating, and

A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Inishowen. Works are ongoing to restore water to Ludden, Buncrana and surrounding areas. Uisce Eireann say works are expected to be complete by 2pm this afternoon.

Gardai in Donegal are warning about the circulation of counterfeit Bank of England £20 notes in Letterkenny. They are urging business owners in particular to be vigilant and always check notes thoroughly at points of payment. It’s understood similar fraudulent notes were in circulation in Buncrana in recent weeks where the foil patch with a