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The government is set to introduce tighter restrictions on the sale of vapes. The Irish Examiner reports that ads for vapes behind shop counters will be banned, while plain packaging will be introduced. Single-use vapes will also be banned under the proposals being brought forward by the Health Minister Jennifer Carroll Mac Neill.

A van has been seized in Letterkenny after a disqualified motorist was caught drug driving. Gardai were on patrol on Sunday night in the Port Road area when they encountered a van being driven by a disqualified driver. The driver subsequently tested positive for cocaine. The driver has been charged to court. Gardai are reminding

Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Carndonagh area. Uisce Eireann is advising of supply disruptions in Carndonagh Road, Hillhead, Tullanree and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm this afternoon.

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a car that’s believed to have happened  at Lower Ard O’ Donnell, Letterkenny on Thursday last. Shortly after 3 o’clock that afternoon,  Gardaí received a report that the wing mirror of a parked car had been deliberately damaged. It’s alleged the driver of another vehicle used

This past weekend, Arranmore RNLI’s crew responded to two separate calls for assistance. The first call came on Saturday night, just after 7 p.m., to bring a doctor from NoWDOC to Arranmore to assess a patient. The second call came on Sunday evening around 8:50 p.m., to assist with a medical evacuation from Arranmore to

The North’s Justice Minister has recognised the urgent need for a more robust, collective response to domestic violence, abuse, and stalking in a response to Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership. The group wrote to Minister Naomi Long, following the recent tragedy in Maguiresbridge. Derry and Strabane Policing & Community Safety Partnership wrote

The public is reminded that they will not have vehicle access to Downings Beach today. It’s as survey works get underway on the lane leading to the beach this morning.

Enquiries are continuing following a report of a suspicious man at what is believed to have been a school in Co Derry. Police have confirmed that extensive checks were carried out in response to the report at around 11am this morning in the Glenshane Road area. There have been no further reports of any sightings.

A travelling exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 will open to the public in the Glasgow City Archives this week. The ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland 1940-1990’ exhibition and accompanying booklet highlights the occupations,working conditions and work experiences of Donegal people in

  Invest Northern Ireland says its Ambition to Grow Programme has helped create good jobs and increase external sales across its North Western and North Eastern Regional Office Networks. 40 companies have been supported, 22 of them in the North West. First launched in 2022, the Ambition to Grow programme aims to help micro, small

A police vehicle was damaged on Derry’s Waterside over the weekend after a brick was thrown. The PSNI say they were conducting additional patrols in response to concerns raised by the community about fireworks, and while the team was in the Strathfoyle area, a group of young teenagers threw a brick at the car, damag9ing

The Frosses to Glenties road is set to remain closed over the coming days. The R262-5 was closed Frosses Glenties Road due to recent unprecedented levels of rainfall. Donegal County Council say the road will reopen at 6pm on Friday.

A debate to progress the A5 will be heard in the Northern Ireland Assembly this afternoon. West Tyrone MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to seeing it through. She says there must be political co-operation and agreement across the Assembly. Over 50 have died on the road since 2007.

A man has been charged to court after two police officers were injured when their patrol vehicle was rammed in Ballymagorry on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been charged with at least nine offences including assault on police, resisting police,and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to resist apprehension. He is due to appear

100 homes, farms, and businesses will be waking up in the dark this morning following an overnight power outage in Milford. The fault was reported just after 10:40 pm last night, and it was hoped to be restored by 1 am. ESB has apologised for the disruption and says crews are working to resolve the

A driver traveling at 161km/h in a 100km/h zone was arrested over the weekend in Newtowncunningham. On Saturday night last, the Buncrana roads policing unit made the detection which resulted in the vehicle being seized. The motorist will now have to appear before the court. Gardaí are urging the public to slow down to save

Surfacing works will be taking place on the L-5644-1 in the townland of Roosky. They will start today and be completed tomorrow. Local diversions will be in operation and local access for residents.