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£2,100 worth of suspected Class A drugs have been seized and a man has been arrested in Derry. At around 9:10 pm last night, officers who were on patrol observed a driver acting suspiciously before colliding with a parked vehicle in an attempt to drive away. The motorist then fled on foot. A search of a

Derry City and Strabane District Council has hosted a civic reception for Donegal cyclist Ronan McLaughlin. He recently cycled around Ireland by bike, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness for food allergy research and to raise funds for the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. The Muff man, who enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional cyclist,

Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Culdaff area. Uisce Eireann is advising that the works may cause supply disruptions to Cara Bay, Culdaff, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening.

Donegal Film Office’s Emerging Talent Fund 2025 has been awarded to Charlie Joe Doherty. This fund, supported by Creative Ireland, is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The funded project “Goth” examines the complexities of familial love and the search for belonging

The occupants of a house in Coleraine have had a lucky escape after a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of the property. Three people were inside the house in the Maple Drive area when it was attacked at around 1:30am yesterday morning. Police say they are working to establish the circumstances of

The unemployment rate was slightly up in July when compared to the previous month. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted rate was 4.9 per cent, up from 4.6 per cent in June. On an annual basis, the unemployment rate increased from 4.5 per cent last July.

A woman in her 70s has died in a house fire in County Tyrone. Emergency services were called to the Derrycush Park area of Aughnacloy yesterday evening. The fire was put out but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the death isn’t being treated as suspicious.

Donegal County Council says the L1272-1 Marblehill to Portnablagh Road is blocked for resurfacing today and tomorrow. The council says the works will take place in the townlands of Knockduff and Parkmore). Access to the Shandon Hotel and Knockduff Holiday Park will be available at all times via the Main Marblehill road off the N56

  Round Zero offers come out this morning from the Central Applications Office. It’s the round of offers for those who aren’t awaiting Leaving Cert results, or who are assessed by other criteria. That includes some medicine applicants, mature applicants, deferred and Access applicants and those coming from Colleges of Further Education. The results will

Efforts are continuing in Ballyshannon to repair a burst water main which was detected last night. Uisce Eireann says there may be supply disruptions around Belleek Rd, Rock field, Clyhore and surrounding areas until 4pm this afternoon.

Gardaí in Donegal are warning all third-level students to be aware of rental scams. It comes as students prepare for college in the coming weeks. Gardai say scammers may send a false contract for students to sign or deliver fake keys to make a scam appear more convincing. Students are advised to: Research rental prices

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients with beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded the first capture and tagging of an Atlantic bluefin tuna of 2025. The enormous fish, measuring 1.95 metres, was caught, measured, and tagged in the water at Donegal Bay before being released. Authorised charter skipper Adrian Molloy, who caught the fish in the middle of the bay, also caught the

Europcar is announcing another €100 million euro investment in Ireland. It includes a branch network expansion, with three new locations, including one at Donegal Airport. It follows last year’s expansion into Donegal, with the opening of a base at Drumahoe in Letterkenny. The company says the latest expansion will create 15 new jobs across the

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

Derry City and Strabane Police have issued advice to motorists after their Neighbourhood Policing Team dealt with several issues at the weekend. In the Waterside area, a number of vehicles were caught being driven without insurance or by an unaccompanied learner driver. They also detected a scrambler being used in a local walking park. The

Over 20,000 people are expected to attend Féile 2025 in Derry. 150 events are taking place over ten days and the festival is the largest of its kind in the North West. This year’s programme includes some of Ireland’s greatest musical talent, award-winning films, headline discussions, big family fun days, sport, and exhibitions – with

Last month was the ninth warmest July on record. Met Éireann also revealed it was the 12th warmest of any month, in 126 years of records for Ireland. The hottest temperature in July was recorded at Mount Dillon in County Roscommon, where it reached just over 31 degrees. Meanwhile, the sunshine was recorded to be

Letterkenny University Hospital had the third highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning. There were 42 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 24 of the on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 428, with Letterkenny third on the list after Limerick with

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lettermacaward and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommends that people allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to fully return.