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Met Eireann have put in place a status yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, as the current heatwave will come to an end with a massive change in the weather. The thunderstorm warning will be in place from 3pm on Sunday afternoon, and will stay in place until the early hours of Monday morning. Met Eireann

There have been a number of road traffic incidents in County Donegal this Saturday, with busy roads on a weekend with fine weather. The first occurred in the Drumnahoagh area of Letterkenny, where a vehicle was on fire just before 11:30am this morning – luckily no injuries were sustained, and Gardaí say there was no

Gardaí are investigating a stabbing that happened in Convoy in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15am in the Main Street area of the town. The man had to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí say their investigations are ongoing.

Irish Water say that overnight water restrictions have been put in place on the Carrigart Water Supply Scheme due to demand exceeding supply. Households and businesses in the Carrigart, Downings and Cranford area will have their water supply restricted between 10am at night and 9am in the morning. Irish Water say that the restrictions are

The Apprentice Boys of Derry August Parade will take place in the city today, Saturday 13th August. There will be parades and events in the city centre from 9.00am. Restrictions in relation to on-street parking will be in place during parade times. There will also be a traffic management plan in place from approximately 11.45am 

In order to maintain a daytime water supply, Irish Water is advising customers in Stranorlar and Ballybofey that nighttime restrictions are essential. As the dry weather continues so too does the high level of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for treating drinking water on the Lough Mourne Water Supply which supplies both towns. Working with

A man who was jailed for seven years for killing a Garda in a collision outside Buncrana in 2009 has been jailed at Derry Magistrate’s Court for what a judge described as ‘an unprovoked assault on a wholly innocent person’. Martin McDermott (36) with an address at Castlegrove in Raphoe appeared by videolink from Castlerea

A Boil Water notice has been issued to households and businesses served by the Lettermacaward Public Supply. Irish Water and Donegal County Council say they issued the notice following consultation with the HSE. The notice comes into effect immediately. They say the notice, which arises out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant,

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of theft and assault at a shop in the Church Meadow area of Derry last night. Police received a report that four males arrived at the premises in a silver vehicle, entering the shop shortly after 9pm. They caused a disturbance in the store and

Belfast is out of the running for hosting the Eurovision next year while Derry City and Strabane District Council bid did not get the go ahead. The city failed to make shortlist of seven cities being considered to host the event. It was previously suggested by Alderman Derek Hussey that Derry City and Strabane District

A rally is being held tomorrow in Belfast against the granting of a Public Interest Immunity Certificate in the case of Noah Donohoe. The 14 year old went missing in June 2020 and his body was discovered in a storm drain six days later. The Truth and Justice for Noah Donohoe rally will be held

People in Donegal are being asked to take part in the Clean Coasts 2022 Big Beach Clean Event, which takes place next month. Registration is now open, with the organisers saying they want to build further on what was a very successful event in 2021. Last year in County Donegal, over 500 volunteers organised clean-ups

Greyhound Racing Ireland has confirmed that Lifford Greyhound Stadium has not reopened due to an unworkable business proposal being put forward. It was previously expected that the stadium would reopen in March 2022. Communication was made between the Lifford Greyhound Racing Stadium Club Ltd and Greyhound Racing Ireland in June 2021. The communication surrounding the

Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, assisted by uniform colleagues, conducted a search of a property in the Park Road area of Strabane today as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the new IRA. One item was seized during the search and removed for further examination. No arrests have been reported.

A road in Tyrone has been closed due to gorse fires. The A4 from Ballygawley to Dungannon has been closed in both directions as a result. The fire service are currently in attendance. Police say the road is expected to be closed for some time.

Two people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash in Letterkenny this afternoon. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene of the 3 vehicle collision on the Port Road, at 12.40pm. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. Investigations are ongoing and the road is open.

Over 40 new jobs are being created in Derry with the opening of a new ‘The Range’ store in the waterside area of the city. The new store is set to open its doors next Friday at the Crescent Link Retail Park. 41 new jobs have been created during the building of the store and

Inflation remains at a 38 year high. Latest figures from the CSO show prices rose by 9.1% in the year to July, for the second month in a row. Housing and energy prices jumped by 21.6% in the past year, while transport costs increased by 19.4%. Food and non-alcoholic drinks were up by an average

A doctor says the fourth Covid-19 vaccine is important for protection ahead of the winter season. It comes as the HSE is inviting people aged 60 years and over to make an appointment for their booster dose with appointments available from August 15th. Over the next few weeks, boosters will be offered to people aged

A closure order was served on a Letterkenny food business last month after live rats were seen at the rear of the premises. Bamboo Foods at the Station House Roundabout on was inspected on Friday July 15th. A closure order was served to person in charge, Cindy Yee Look, after it was found that adequate

Met Eireann has issued a fresh warning for high temperatures nationwide. It’s released a Status Yellow warning for the entire country, valid from tomorrow at 12 noon until Sunday morning. The forecaster says there’s a risk of heat stress and water-related incidents.