Author name: highlandnews

The man convicted of raping and murdering a woman from Buncrana, in India has lodged an appeal against his life sentence. Danielle McLaughlin was killed in Goa, India, in 2017. After many delays, Vikat Bhagat was handed down a sentence of life imprisonment in early February. However, the Irish Daily Star reports that Bhagat has […]

Around 20% of the PSNI’s vehicle fleet had to be off the road at one point in 2023. Figures from the north’s Auditor General show more than a quarter of the force’s cars, vans and trucks are over a decade old, and an increasing number are in need of repair. The oldest is a nearly

Donegal property prices have fallen by €2,975 in the first quarter of the year. According to MyHome.ie’s latest survey, Donegal saw the largest percentage increase in supply of properties for sale of any county. The Property Price Report for Q1, shows that the median asking price for a property in Donegal is now €242,500. This

Valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Gortnavern, Aghawoney and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 11am this morning. More valve installation works may affect areas of Drumabodan, Ramelton and surrounding areas, scheduled to take from 1pm until 4pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, new connection works may cause supply disruptions

UPDATE: The road has since been reopened. The Foyle Bridge in Derry is closed in both directions due to an “ongoing incident”. Diversions are in place via Limavady Road and Craigavon Bridge. The PSNI apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Over the last three days 411 people attended the Emergency Department. Currently there are 99 people in the ED and 34 patients awaiting a bed. There are

A Tyrone property has been searched in connection with last week’s €2.2 million drugs seizure in Donegal. 112 kilos of cannabis were seized during a joint-operation in Ballybofey on Tuesday. Two men in their 30s were charged with being in possession of a controlled drug, for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to

Detectives from North West Criminal Investigation Division investigating a robbery in Derry this morning are appealing for witnesses. At approximately eight minutes to eleven, two masked men wearing dark-coloured clothing entered a bookmakers on Lecky Road and threatened staff. One of the suspects is reported to have been carrying a weapon. The suspects left in

Donegal County Council’s Film Office, in collaboration with Creative Ireland, has announced a new funding initiative. The Emerging Talent Fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The Donegal Film Office says at its core, this initiative is about building confidence, enhancing

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Coneyburrow, Lifford and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon.

There were 40 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the second highest figure in the country after Limerick, which had 75. The national total today was 440. Of the 40 without beds in Letterkenny, 18 were on Emergency Department trolleys. The Sligo University Hospital figure today was 21, giving a North

A 43-year-old man is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 7 April. The offences include burglary, criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a Class C controlled drug. The charges follow a report of a burglary at a house in Gweebara Park in Derry/Londonderry, reported to police at approximately

Gardaí in Donegal have issued safety advice as the nice weather is set to continue this week. Temperatures could reach as high as 18 degrees in the coming days and they ask people to make water safety a top priority. An Garda Síochána are asking people to: only swim at beaches that are patrolled by

Update – The man arrested in relation to the collision in Augher has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.   Police have arrested a man in connection with a serious road traffic collision in Tyrone. They are asking anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Killygordon, Liscooley, Cloughfin, Ballylast, Dromore Road, The Curragh, Castlefinn, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm this evening until 7am tomorrow morning. Supply may take 3-4 hours to fully return to all affected properties.

Police in Derry are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred this morning. The incident took place on the Foyle Bridge at approximately 7.15am and involved a motorcyclist. The PSNI are looking to collate rider details from the motorcyclist and ask anyone with information to contact them on 101.

A six year old girl has been killed in a crash in Galway City. She was knocked down by a truck while cycling on the Headford Road yesterday afternoon. It happened at the Sandyvale Lawn junction just after midday. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A 25 year old man has been arrested in relation to a serious wildfire in County Down. More than a hundred firefighters spent 10 hours tackling the blaze in the Hilltown area of the Mourne Mountains overnight. Police have since arrested a man on suspicion of a number of offences, including arson. It comes as

UPDATE: Detectives investigating a serious assault in the Benevenagh Drive area of Limavady on have charged two men to court. Two men, aged 33 and 32, have both been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The 32-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug and

SIPTU has called for a commitment from Donegal County Council and Fire Service Management to increase staffing levels at Letterkenny Fire Station. In February, it was announced without prior consultation with members, that the Station would be downgraded to a 1 Pump Station. This decision included the removal of the second fire engine and its

Two people have been hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision on the Barnesmore Gap road last night. It’s being reported that a minibus was overturned during the incident, which took place in Meencarragh at around 12:45am. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí say enquiries

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ranafast, Croithlí and surrounding area. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A motorcyclist in his 20s has been killed in a crash in County Galway. It happened in Oranmore yesterday. The crash happened when a motorbike and a car collided on the N67 at Tonroe shortly after 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The body of

Police in Strabane have received a report of life saving equipment in Newtownstewart being tampered with or being destroyed. This occurred along the river walk area. They say this is the 3rd time this has happened within the last few months and that it is “totally unacceptable”. Anyone has any information in relation to this

Derry and Strabane police have seized 3 scramblers over a 24-hour period. They are said to have been used in a ‘dangerous manner’ in Galliagh. The PSNI have warned that is illegal to use scramblers on public green areas. They say to ride on a road you need a driving licence, insurance, tax and the

Mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Bennettsbridge and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A man’s been remanded in custody after appearing in court, charged with the murder of a pensioner in County Tyrone. Adam Krzan, who was in his 70’s, died after being seriously injured at a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon in February. 33-year-old Ryan Patrick Martin Kerr, of Derrylattinee Road in Dungannon, is

There has been a 15% drop in the number of people on the live register in County Donegal. That’s according to the latest figures released today by the CSO. In March of last year, there were 8,782 people signed on, compared to 7,477 last month. The social welfare office in Killybegs saw the most significant

Three men were sentenced at Belfast Crown Court for their roles in connection with the supply of controlled drugs in the North West. The men are believed to be members of an organised crime group operating primarily in the Coleraine area. 38 year old Peter Anthony Neill from Coleraine was sentenced to two years, suspended