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Police in Derry are investigating the report of suspicious activity in the Duddy’s Court area of the city on Saturday 17th November. It was reported that at around 8pm on Saturday evening, three men wearing balaclavas and dark clothing were observed in the area of Duddy’s Court. Police are trying to establish how the men

Its been confirmed that a decision by An Post to close Bunbeg Post Office has been upheld. The Post Office is one of 17 across the county earmarked for closure with a number of confirmed closures already made after appeal submissions were lodged. Following an Independent Review on An Post’s decision, as of the 1st

There are over 1,100 homeowners in Donegal in mortgage arrears. Latest figures from the Central Bank’s Long-Term Mortgages Arrears in Ireland Report shows that 1,129 households in the county are in mortgage arrears for over two years while over 870 of those have been in arrears for at least 5 years. A new State-backed finance

The President of the Chamber of Commerce in Derry says the quashing of approval for the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme is “hugely disappointing and wholly unnecessary”. Jennifer McKeever was speaking after a High Court judge quashed the Department for Infrastructure’s decision to approve the project on the basis that there is no minister in

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two car collision on the Newtowncunningham to Killea Road. Gardai have confirmed that the ambulance service is in attendance with the fire service also dispatched. The road is expected to be cleared shortly however, delays are expected. No further details are known.

Plans for new greenway/shared cycling and walking facility to go on view next week in Hollybush Primary School and Muff Community Hall. The emerging design proposals for the planned cycling and walking route that will link Derry-Londonderry to Muff in County Donegal will go on display on 28 and 29 November. The two local authorities

  Police and the family of Jean McGahey are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. The 72 year old went missing in Derry yesterday afternoon however its believed that she could have made her way to the Donegal border. Jean was last seen in the Drummard Park area, possibly then travelling onto the Buncrana Road

There’s been cautious welcome for an announcement that respite service days at Sea View House in Mountcharles are to be increased next year. Currently the service only operates on a three day per week basis. The changes will come when the facility is taken over by new operator RehabCare from February 2019. According to the

Tanaiste Simon Coveney will meet other EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels today, as preparations for an EU leaders summit on Brexit step up. The Brexit Withdrawal Treaty is expected to be endorsed at the meeting on November 25th. Meanwhile, it’s understood the Brexit transition period could be extended by two years under proposals suggested by

Emergency services are on scene after a car went on fire on the Port Road in Letterkenny, just off the Polestar Roundabout. Gardaí have said it appears an electrical fault caused the fire, with the Donegal Fire Service responding to extinguish the flames. As a result traffic is extremely heavy in the area of the

PSNI in Derry are investigating after a paramilitary style shooting incident at a house in the Creggan area last night. A man in his 30s was shot in his arms and legs and beaten with an iron bar during the attack at a house in Rinsmore drive. Shortly before 9:10pm last night, it was reported

A search operation has been stood down after a body was recovered from the river on Friday. The Foyle Search and Rescue team was initially tasked on Friday evening by the PSNI to assist in the search for a missing person. Shortly after, the body of a male was recovered from the river and the

A number of Donegal businesses have received awards at Saturday night’s 2018 Letterkenny Business Awards. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and the Donegal News, the awards seek to celebrate local business success and those who show determination and initiative to to grow the community. Award winners in each category are as follows: Employee of

The elected members of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly have formally adopted a draft of the region’s first-ever Spatial and Economic Strategy. The strategy sets out an ambitious vision up to 2040, by taking advantage of the high quality of life, knowledge and adaptability in areas such as energy, innovation and entrepreneurship. With a

Over 15,000 people are awaiting an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that as of the end of October, 72,000 people have been waiting for an inpatient or day case procedures across the country. Figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that 15,542 people have