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An Aontu Councillor in Derry claims he has been assaulted in the city. Councillor Emmet Doyle’s says the alleged attack happened on Waterloo Street, after he went into a restaurant in the early hours of Friday morning. He says a group of people entered, some of whom he claimed opposed his stance on abortion issues,

Police have warned of traffic delays in Derry this afternoon, following a traffic collision. There are currently delays in and around the Foyle Bridge, after a collision near the Caw Roundabout earlier. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area if possible and find an alternative route for their journey.

Flights have resumed at Donegal Airport today, after flights yesterday had to be delayed and cancelled due to an Aer Lingus system outage. A coach replacement service was put in place to transport passengers to Dublin after flights couldn’t leave the ground yesterday. However normal service has now been returned at the Airport, with flights

Satisfaction with the Government has dropped as the cost of living crisis takes its toll on the public, with more than half of those surveyed unhappy with the current administration. The latest Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes poll shows the Government’s total approval rating has dropped by a further 3 points. However, Fianna Fail has

Motorists in the Glenties area are advised of road closures and diversions over the weekend to facilitate the annual Harvest Fair. The fair takes place today Sunday and tomorrow Monday. Glenties Main Street will be closed to all traffic today Sunday between 1.30pm and 8pm, and on Monday between 8am and 9pm. Any diversions will

A number of flights from Donegal Airport have been impacted this afternoon by an Aer Lingus system outage. In a statement, Donegal Airport said that due to the system outage flights would be “indefinitely delayed”, and that “our staff have no access to systems to check any reservations, flight times etc for intending passengers”. It’s

Met Eireann has issued a nationwide status yellow weather warning for rain this weekend. The warning comes into effect from 3am tomorrow Sunday morning, and is currently set to last until 3am on Monday morning. The forecaster is warning of heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms that may have the potential to cause flooding in some

An internal government memo published in several weekend newspapers warns household energy bills could soar to €6,000 next year. The memo includes dire projections on the impact of the soaring cost of wholesale gas, due to the war in Ukraine. It shows energy companies are privately warning the costs they’re facing could cause the entire

King Charles the Third has been formally announced as Britain’s new sovereign during a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. More than 200 senior politicians past and present, witnessed the new King taking part in the key constitutional and ceremonial step, which was broadcast on TV for the first time in history. He became

Planning has been approved to change a former helicopter pad at Ebrington barracks, Derry into an Acorn Farm. The proposals will transform the derelict site previously occupied by the Ministry of Defence into an £6.2m urban farm where people can learn how to grow their own plants and food. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s

The Lettermacaward Public Water Supply Boil Water Notice is likely to remain in place during September. The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties Road, Maghery and Falmore areas.

164 dwellings were granted planning permission in Donegal in the second quarter of the year. Between April and June, 161 houses were given the go ahead along with 3 apartments. According to figures released by  CSO, a total of 348 building projects were granted planning permission during April to June of 2022. In Donegal, 160

Police in Derry/Londonderry are investigating the theft of equipment that was reported stolen from the Maydown area this week. Thirty pieces of the equipment, each of which are roughly one metre tall, are believed to have been taken sometime between 6pm on Monday, 5th September and 10am on Wednesday, 7th September. Inspector Fell said: “Due

An investigation has been launched after three vehicles were set on fire in the early hours of yesterday morning in Derry. Police say they are treating the incidents which ocurred between 2:35am and 6:40am in the Prehen Road/ Victoria Road area as arson. They believe all three fires may be linked. Equiries are continuing and

A Book of Condolence to Queen Elizabeth II will open this afternoon at Derry’s Guildhall and the Alley Theatre in Strabane. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council says it will allow the many people, especially people from the unionist tradition and the people of Britain, who will feel her loss deeply, to

There’s been a significant decrease in the number of people dying by suicide in the border region. CSO figures show 524 people died by suicide in Ireland in 2019, 16 fewer than the previous year. Since 2015 there has been an increase of 5.4 per cent in the number of suicides nationally. However in the

Met Eireann is warning of the potential for spot flooding in the coming days. A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for the entire country. It will come into force at 2am on Sunday and remain in place until 12am Monday. The forecaster is warning of high amounts of rainfall which may cause some

A man arrested on suspicion of attempted number in Derry on Wednesday has been released. The man was arrested in relation to a stabbing in the Great James Street area of the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police say he was been released on police bail pending further enquiries.