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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.

Donegal recorded the second highest number of low-income farmers and fishermen in the country who received social welfare assistance from the state last year. Donegal, Mayo and Galway had the highest numbers with over 8,000 applicants receiving the payment nationally. Farm Assist is a payment to low-income farmers, capped at 208 euro per week. The

Arranmore RNLI responded to a call at 7.15am yesterday morning assist a 25ft fishing vessel with engine trouble. There was one person on board and the boat was drifting on to rocks at Calf Island which is located just metres from the Arranmore lifeboat station. Sea conditions at the time were calm with good visibility