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The risk of a global spread of the coronavirus has reached its highest possible level. The World Health Organisation has raised it from ‘high’ to ‘very high’, bringing the rest of the world in line with China. David Harper is a former WHO adviser – he says that means an immediate response is needed, as

Motorists are being advised not to drive today unless it’s absolutely necessary. Storm Jorge will bring wind speeds of up to 145 kilometres an hour today – which is likely to cause severe disruption. Orange wind warnings will be in place throughout the country by lunchtime today – with red warnings for Galway and Clare.

A West Tyrone MP has called on the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to deliver broadband to rural areas. A number of outstanding issues were raised at the meeting with Brandon Lewis who was urged to ensure the rollout of rural broadband and for areas with little or no access to broadband to

Pipe replacement works are due to commence in Ballintra Main Street next week. The works are part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and are being carried out in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure a more reliable supply of drinking water for local customers with reduced leaks and improved water pressure and

It’s been claimed that a gritting lorry which was due to treat roads in the Glenties Municipal District yesterday was redirected to the Stranorlar area, because another lorry broke down there. Donegal County Council issued a warning that route 11, which covers Dungloe, Burtonport and Loughanure went mostly untreated and for motorists to take care.

A leading lecturer on fire safety in Donegal is warning that strict regulations for fire safety certificates are there for a reason and need to be upheld. Rory McShane was reacting to comments made by Cllr Ciaran Brogan who is calling for a review of the regulations because some businesses in Donegal are said to

  The HSE has been accused of making empty promises on various health issues in Donegal. A large number of motions and questions are put before the Regional Health Forum on a regular basis but it’s thought the responses, more often than enough, never materialise. Member of the regional west health forum Cllr Gerry McMonagle

    Donegal County Council in conjunction with the Cathedral Quarter Group has won the Presidents Highly Commended Project award at the Irish Planning Institute’s awards night in Dublin last night. The Church Lane Heritage project Letterkenny was shortlisted for the Irish Planning Awards 2019/2020. The project was nominated for a participation and engagement award

The National Emergency Coordination Group will meet this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge. A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for Donegal, all of Munster and Connacht. Meanwhile, three separate wind warnings, two orange and one yellow, will affect the entire country on Saturday, when the storm arrives. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland’s

  Drinking fountains and water refill stations could be installed at a number of locations in the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District on foot of a motion from Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh. He moved a motion at a recent meeting calling for facilities to be provided in public parks, and other key areas to help reduce

A Midlands North West MEP says Brexit and preserving heritage were two key issues raised during a visit to Donegal this week. MEP Maria Walsh met with communities in Killybegs, Arranmore, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town as she travelled to the county. She says it’s of the utmost importance that everyone at a local, national and

  Its emerged that just 26% of out of hours cover was provided in Strabane last year. Figures from the North’s Permanent Secretary for Health have confirmed that over the past year, there were 95 of the 365 covered by GPs in the Strabane base. A recent report has also recommended that the number of

Another man has been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. Three men in total have now been arrested, they are aged 17, 22 and 32. District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond says a significant proactive policing operation was in place this morning in the Melmount Road area to prevent disorder

  Safety measures on the main street in Manorcunningham seem to be a step closer after what’s been described as a very positive meeting. A number of Cllrs along with road engineers from Donegal County Council met in the village yesterday and it was noted that some motorists were speeding through the main thoroughfare. The

  Business people in Donegal are said to be experiencing major difficulties as it relates to acquiring a fire safety certificate. It’s been claimed that current requirements for obtaining a certificate are too rigid with some well established businesses finding it virtually impossible to meet the standards. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says the template which Donegal

    There are renewed calls for action on flooding issues in the Finn Valley as a vast amount of land is said to be saturated for weeks. One area of particular concern is the main Lifford to Stranorlar road with a significant amount of water gathering along the route. Local Cllr Gary Doherty says