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  The next phase of the process to produce the Local Development Plan for Derry and Strabane has been launched this week. In December, a draft plan strategy was published and went to public consultation. The responses received have now been collated and published, with counter representations now being invited. The draft Local Development Plan

The Wild Atlantic Way has been named the most scenic drive in the world by an international travel magazine and web portal. Big 7 Travel says the trail is simply unparalleled and shows off jaw-dropping coastal mountains, rugged countryside and ancient history. The Wild Atlantic Way pipped Argentina’s “Road To El Chalten” to the top

  Approval has been given to demolish the remains of the former Poundstretcher building on Derry’s Bishop Street to allow for a new family justice centre. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee approved a request to demolish it and approve a planning application to build a new Justice Centre. The family

  There were 14 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The number is down two on yesterday’s figure of 14. Nationally there were 394 people waiting at hospitals across the country with Cork University Hospital the most overcrowded – 54 people waiting there.

  Police in Strabane are seeking information in relation to a hit and run collision this week. The incident happened on Monday between 8pm and 8.30 pm. The crash happened on the Cregg road in Claudy. Anyone who witnessed the collision is being urged to contact police. They are also keen to speak to two

  Police are investigating an incident during which a number of shots were fired at a flat in Derry last night. It’s understood that several masked men arrived at the property in the Ballymagroarty area tried to force their way in. The men then proceeded to break a number of windows and fired several shots

  Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary parties will meet later to discuss options for government formation after lengthy talks yesterday. Despite meeting for around six hours to discuss policy, Fine Gael says it still does not want to be part of the next government. The Dáil will reconvene for the second time this afternoon

  People are being invited to have their say on plans to develop an Urban Adventures Sports Park within the boundaries of the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. The project is a collaboration between Donegal Sports Partnership, Donegal County Council, Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre and local youth organisations and has been developed to engage

  Donegal County Council’s new Business Concierge Service has been officially launched. It’s part of the Council’s commitment to continuing to support businesses in the county and those planning to relocate to Donegal while aiming to assist them navigate Council services by connecting them with the relevant people. Donegal County Council’s Business Concierge Service will

A man has appeared before Donegal District Court today after being apprehended in Sligo yesterday for shoplifting offences. Gardai in Collooney arrested the man yesterday and found him to be in possession of €1,500 worth of stolen perfumes taken from various pharmacies in Sligo and Collooney. The man was handed a 12 months custodial sentence

Two more patients in Northern Ireland have tested positive for coronavirus. It brings to three the total of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland The Department of Health says the two cases are not connected. One individual recently travelled from Northern Italy while the other had recent contact with a person elsewhere in the UK who

Police are appealing for information following a report of an attempted robbery and assault in Derry at the weekend. A man was approached in the Dunfield Terrace area of the city on Sunday night at around 9:15pm. Its reported that three men approached a man in his 50s at the junction with Cuthbert Street. The

People in Donegal are being encouraged to help shape marine planning for the future. The Draft National Marine Planning Framework is now at the public consultation stage. It is relevant to everyone who engages with the sea in any way. That includes people who make their living from marine-based activities, such as fishermen and those

  There were 16 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The number is down eight on yesterday’s figure of 24. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 58 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 479 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.

  A motorist has been clocked travelling at 161kph through the gap on the main Donegal Town to Letterkenny road. Gardai were carrying out routine speed detections in the area yesterday and noted the driver speeding excessively through the 100 zone. Court proceedings are to follow.