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There are more fears the A5 could be further delayed unless the political deadlock at Stormont ends. In correspondence from Permanent Secretary, Peter May told West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan that the Mallusk Incinerator case ruling has implications for other cases including the A5 Western Transport Corridor as it clearly states decisions normally taken by

Burtonport Post Office is feared to be the latest post office facing closure in Donegal. Earlier this month, a list containing 13 potential post offices set for closure was circulated however, Burtonport post office was not listed. An Post says it will release a full list of closures and further details at the end of

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday August 24th:

There are calls for Translink to remove barriers for people with a disability in rural communities across West Tyrone. Translink’s current policy is that service users who require a lowered bus must notify the board 24 hours prior to travel and 48 hours if the person resides in a rural area. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith

Businesses in Letterkenny are being warned of attempts to pass counterfeit notes. Its after two young girls attempted to use two forged £20 sterling notes in a shop in the town last night. It’s believed the pair fled when a store manager was alerted. Letterkenny Chamber CEO Toni Forrestor is urging businesses to be vigilant

The Chief operations officer at Tallaght Hospital has confirmed that Jason Hanlon’s operation is to take place in the autumn. The 26 year old from Dungloe needs major surgery to ease the acute pain he’s experiencing from scoliosis but his operation had been put back indefinitely. Earlier this summer his mother Elizabeth spoke of her

Sinn Fein are calling for an increase to the minimum wage to 10-Euro-50 per hour to tackle income inequality. It comes after the party received figures from the Revenue Commissioner revealing 10-thousand of the highest earning citizens took home 5-point-6 billion euro between them in 2016. The current minimum wage is 9-Euro-60 an hour but

Time is running out for Mica affected families in Donegal. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who is urging the Government to include a redress scheme in Budget 2019. Last December, Minister Damien English promised families affected by the defective block issue that there would be news of a redress scheme by early 2018.

The British government says holidaymakers travelling to Europe after March next year could face higher bank card charges in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Guidance for that scenario also warns of the risk of delays at the border and urges pharmacists to stockpile medicines. Brexit secretary Dominic Raab says he’s still working towards a

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday August 23rd:

A good Brexit deal is within sight, according to the UK’s Brexit Secretary. The British government has issued advice to citizens and businesses on how to cope with a no-deal scenario. Businesses in the North have been told to ask the Irish government for advice on trading across the border if the UK crashes out

  There’s been a broad welcome to plans for upgrade works to some the South Donegal water supply. Communities in Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Rossnowlagh are all set to benefit from the works which include replacing ageing water mains, eliminating leaks and reducing the risk of contamination. The work is expected to start in September and

The owner of a house in Falcarragh which was destroyed in a fire earlier this week is calling for an urgent response from the relevant authorities. On Monday, John Fitzgearld rang the emergency services after the fuse box in his house went on fire. Despite living close to Falcarragh fire station, it emerged that the

There could be renewed hope for some planned post office closures in Donegal after one was saved in North Sligo. Despite the postmaster at Cliffoney post office due to retire, An Post has confirmed that they will offer a new contract and a new postmaster or postmistress can take it over. 13 post offices in

A Donegal County Councillor is warning people that betting through their bank accounts could hamper their chances of obtaining a mortgage. It’s been reported that anyone who has put any type of bet on through their account over their previous two years could be classed as a regular gambler and therefore refused their mortgage. This

Gardaí are increasing patrols during the Pope’s visit amid fears of a spate of break-ins. They’re afraid that burglary gangs will be targeting empty homes as pilgrims attend events during the Pontiff’s trip this weekend. Homeowners are being advised to ask neighbours to keep an eye on their houses whilst they’re out. Meanwhile there’s controversy

We’ll find out this morning how the British government’s preparing the UK for the risks of a no-deal Brexit. It’ll publish the first of its technical notes – which includes advice for businesses and the public. In a speech, Britain’s Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab will set out plans which he says will keep the UK

Homeowners, farmers and business owners across Tyrone, a year on, are still awaiting emergency funding to assist in the recovery of last August’s devastating floods. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan along with a number of local farmers, is to meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs next week

SIPTU says the government must triple its investment in childcare to prevent more people from leaving the sector. The union has launched it’s “Big Start” campaign, calling on Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone to develop a ‘new deal’ for childcare. SIPTU Regional Organiser Martin O’Rourke says parents are paying too much for childcare, at a time

  Derry City and Strabane District Council has become the first council in the North to introduce a Climate Adaptation Plan. Through the project, funded by the EU and supported through the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme, the Council aims to develop an international best practice adaptation planning model to devise effective plans and actions

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday August 22nd:

Public representatives and principals from schools across West Tyrone are meeting with the Permanent Secretary for Education this week to lobby for more investment. It was revealed earlier this month that 1,430 teaching and support staff received redundancies across the North over the past 3 years due to financial pressures caused by the continued deadlock