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Detectives from PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating a serious assault at Newmarket Street in Derry during the early hours of yesterday morning have arrested an 18 year old woman and a 19 year old man. They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.

The Charleton tribunal has heard details of threats made against the life of whistleblower Garda Keith Harrison in October 2013. In a statement to the tribunal, Donegal division Chief Supt McGinn outlined how information about threats made against Garda Harrison had been received from two anonymous 999 calls on 4 October and 5 October 2013.

Donegal County Council has been criticised for the selection process used for Local Improvement Scheme applications, with Councillor James Pat McDaid calling on senior management to clarify the situation. Councillors have been told that a total LIS application was submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development to the value of almost €23 million,

A Councillor claims that other members of the local authority purposely bring motions before the council that even if passed, could never be acted upon. Earlier this month Independent Councillor John O’Donnell described the lack of action on motions that councillors bring to the Letterkenny Municipal District as “embarrassing”. Speaking generally, Councillor Liam Blaney said

  The council has been urged to send a cross party delegation to Government to put forward a case in a bid to secure funding for flood-hit sporting, community and tourist facilities in Inishowen. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Councillor Jack Murray says initial funding was promised however, two months on no action has

A toddler has been hospitalised after a canister of bath foam branded with the name of popular children’s television show “Paw Patrol” exploded while he was being bathed. The three year old is said to be in a critical condition, having sustained injuries both externally and internally, and is understood to be in an induced

  There were 25 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 6 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 19 were waiting on wards. University Hospital LImerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 61 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 434 people

  It’s been claimed that the lack of a political solution at Stormont is the stumbling block in awarding emergency funding to protect the agricultural sector in the North. While August’s flooding caused significant devastation to the farming communities in Derry and Tyrone, the Permanent Secretary was unable to initiate an emergency fund due to

Gardai in Letterkenny are continuing to appeal for information after numerous reports of bogus callers in the Finn Valley area. It’s understood that an individual impersonating a Department of Health official has been calling to homes and probing residents. People are being asked to remain on high alert and report any such instances to Gardai.

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs says the “first big win” of the Brexit negotiations will be the retention of the Common Travel Area between Britain and Ireland. Simon Coveney has expressed confidence that any deal done between Britain and the EU will allow for continued free movement between the two islands. The comments come

  It’s been revealed that over the last eight years, €1.6M collectively has been stripped from the annual HSE budget at Seaview House in Mountcharles. It follows confirmation from the HSE that the facility is only operating on a three night basis due to staff shortages. The facility provides respite for children and adults with

  Ireland has been found to have failed to provide adequate housing conditions on local authority estates. The Landmark ruling by the European Committee of Social Rights has been published today. The complaint was brought by the International Federation for Human Rights against Ireland on behalf of the Tenants Collective Action. It’s estimated close to

  The SDLP has called an urgent meeting with the PSNI in Derry following a serious assault in the city during the early hours of yesterday morning. A man in his 30’s sustained serious injuries to his head after he was assaulted by a number of men on Newmarket Street. SDLP Councillor John Boyle says

Minister Kevin Boxer Moran is due to visit Donegal today. This is the Minister’s second trip to the county after he previously visited Inishowen following the unprecedented flooding in August. During his two day visit the Minister with special responsibility for the OPW and Flood Relief will meet with deputations in the Finn Valley and

There are calls for the Tanaiste to publish two Brexit related reports without further delay. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has described the Government’s refusal to publish the reports as ‘irresponsible and unhelpful’. The reports look at the impact of cross-border trade and the likely impact Brexit would have on most exposed sectors. Deputy McConalogue says

Concern has been raised over a decision to block work being carried out in West Donegal to protect against coastal erosion. Funding has been secured by Donegal County Council to carry out repair works at Braade, Carrickfinn, to build up the existing dunes as part of works to protect the area from further erosion. However,

A warning has been issued to Churches across Donegal following a theft at St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. It is understood the incident occurred yesterday afternoon with those responsible making off with an unknown sum of money from a number of Shrine Boxes. This is the third time the Church has been targeted this year.

The latest Red C poll shows a dip in support for the Government. Fine Gael maintains a 4 point lead over Fianna Fail – with Leo Varadkar’s party on 29 per cent compared to Micheal Martin’s 25 per cent. But that’s down a point for both. Sinn Fein will also be disappointed – down 2

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newmarket Street in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 22 October.  Shortly after 2am police received a report of an altercation between a number of males on Newmarket Street. A male, aged in his 30’s, sustained serious injuries to his head after