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Pump repair works may cause supply disruptions to Lissacholly, Cloghore and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until midday. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The North’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the fourth Electrical Switchgear Academy in the North West with Vertiv. The Academy will see 16 participants undertake eight weeks of pre-employment training, working towards a Level 2 entry-level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL) for work in the electrical switchgear sector. The Electrical Switchgear Academy will

A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruptions to Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Crews are working to restore the supply to all affected areas as soon as possible. Uisce Eireann recommends that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police investigating numerous reports of a man acting suspiciously in Strabane have made an arrest. It was reported yesterday at around 11am, that a man had gained entry into a house in the Springhill Park area after attempting to enter into a number of properties in the area. Officers attended and acted swiftly to arrest

The Food Safety Authority has issued another recall due to the presence of Listeria. A number of spinach and mixed leaves products have been removed from supermarket shelves – including McCormack Family Farms, Egan’s, Supervalu and Tesco-branded products. FSAI is urging consumers and caterers to dispose of the items. It says there’s no evidence to

The Food Safety Authority has issued another recall – due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The products in question are Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers, with a use by date of July 26th. The F-S-A-I says, although the date has passed, the burgers are suitable for freezing – and is urging the public to check

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Five Points, Killybegs, Bruckless, St. John’s point, Dunkineely and surrounding areas. Works are now scheduled to take place until 6:30pm. Meanwhile, another burst main in Ballyargus, Redcastle, Greencastle, Moville is causing supply disruptions. These works are scheduled to take place until midday. Uisce Eireann

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