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Two men have been assaulted in Derry. The incident happened in Termon Street in the Waterside yesterday evening. One man received cuts to his hand, the other man to his neck. A 30-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested in relation to the assault. Both have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A fatal head-on collision between two cars on the N15 at Barnesmore was described at an inquest today. 83-year-old George McCallig died instantly in the head on collision in August last year. Coroner Dr Diarmuid Hegarty heard how 83-year-old George McCallig died instantly when his car veered across the road and collided with one driven

A West Tyrone MLA was amongst a number of Sinn Fein members who received bomb threats yesterday. The threats were communicated to Sinn Fein by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. In a statement posted on the Sinn Féin website, it was claimed that party leader Gerry Adams, Belfast MP Alex Maskey and

A €5 million Research and Development grant has been announced for Randox in Dungloe, to be paid over the next five years. The payment was approved at a cabinet meeting attended by Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh. He says it weill enable Randox to develop its Dungloe facility as a world class R&D centre of

A 100 year old thatched cottage at Bloody Foreland has been damaged by fire, but substantial damage has been avoided because of the reaction of local people. The cottage has become a focal point of the local area, particularly in terms of the local festival which gets underway later this month. Speaking to Greg Hughes

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association says a recent fall in the price of lamb is creating significant difficulties for hill farmers in Donegal. The group says this means that farmers are losing money on every animal they sell, but they are obliged to graze their land in order to avail of EU funding.

  The north’s finance committee will today consider calling NAMA officials before its inquiry into allegations surrounding a 7 million pound money transfer, that’s been linked to the sale of some of the agency’s Northern Ireland portfolio. The committee is also expected to call Independent TD Mick Wallace to give evidence. Deputy Wallace has alleged

House prices are up 9% in Donegal according to the latest daft.ie survey. The company’s latest property report shows that house prices are growing significantly outside of Dublin. Prices are up 23 per cent in Meath and 18 per cent in Kildare compared to one year ago. Counties Clare and Roscommon are both up 12

  Parts of Derry City were badly affected by floods last night. The Lonemoor Road and Rossville Street had to be closed and there were also problems in the Bogside, Creggan, Foyle Road and Strand Road. Derry City and Strabane Council were urging people to avoid certain streets because of localised flooding caused by heavy

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 72 year old man who may be in Co Donegal. James Joyce is missing from Enniscorthy in Co Wexford. 72-year-old James Joyce was last seen in the Enniscorthy area on 5 June. He is 5’7” in height, of stocky build and

The ESB’s working to restore power to almost 500 of its customers on Arranmore Island this afternoon. Thunder and lightning hit many parts of the county overnight. Power has been out on the island since 11am this morning, and the ESB are hoping to have power restored shortly. There are currently up to 400 students on Arranmore learning

There are calls for urgent action to determine the future of the traveller’s community centre at Ballyarnett. It comes after a fire caused serious damage to the disused building on Saturday afternoon. The cause is being investigated, but it’s understood it is believed to  have been a case of vandalism. Local Councillor Tony Hasson says

A protest outside the treatment plant which is under construction in Dungloe has ended after residents secured agreement from the contractor to repair the road. Some residents claimed road outside the plant has been extensively broken up by heavy vehicles coming in and out of the site during the construction process, and as a result,

The EU has introduced a new system to prevent people from buying drugs from unlicenced websites. A new logo will appear on verified websites within the EU, it follows the death of a young Irish man in June, who had bought banned slimming pills on the internet. North West MEP Mairead McGuinness says people need

A 21 year old Derry man is due at the local magistrates court today on 9 charges including theft, threats to property and vehicle interference. The offences are alleged to have taken place in the city between June 29th and July 3rd.

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Government to amend the terms of reference of the Fennelly Commission. The current terms prevent the examination of allegations concerning the bugging of conversations in some Garda stations by Gardaí. He is responding to revelations which were published in yesterday’s Sunday Business Post. Deputy

  Residents in Dungloe are currently holding a protest outside the treatment plant which is under construction. The road outside the plant has been extensively broken up by heavy vehicles coming in and out of the site. As a result, residents in the surrounding area have had significant damage caused to their cars. They have

Gardai are currently at the scene of a road traffic crash in Letterkenny. The one-vehicle crash happened just outside Thornberry. No injuries have been reported. As a result, there are long traffic delays coming in to Letterkenny from the Mountain Top. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being.

  Two Derry men have been sentenced to a total of 40 months for having a handwritten note which they attempted to smuggle into the dissident republican wing of a top security prison. Both defendants had previously pleaded guilty to possessing a “handwritten note in circumstances which gave rise to a reasonable suspicion that its

Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious one-vehicle collision on the main Moville – Derry Road. The crash occurred at approximately 12.30 this morning. The driver, a man in his 20s, is said to be in a serious condition. He was initially treated in Altnagelvin hospital but has been since transferred to the Royal Victoria

Residents and business owners in Culmore to be on the alert following a number of break-ins in the area over the past 48 Hours . Police are investigating a series of incidents which happened across a wide area with homes and vehicles being targeted in what is just the latest crime spree. Local Councillor Tony

The Health Minsiter is being called on to make money available to forfill staffing and services promised for Letterkenny General Hospital. A number of services, including Rheumatology and Neurology have been downgraded at the hospital as the money is not available to recruit staff to replace consultants who have left. It is further claimed that

Families of some victims of the Omagh bombing are outraged that a group of politicians are calling for the early release of Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt. The 65-year-old is serving a 20-year sentence after he was convicted in 2003 for directing terrorism. Five TDs, including Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle want him released on compassionate

The family of the late Eddie Fullerton is calling on the Tanaiste to meet with them in Co Donegal later this month. Former Sinn Fein Cllr Eddie Fullerton was murdered by the UVF at his Buncrana home in 1991 and new evidence of collusion was presented in an RTE documentary recently. Joan Burton who told

Gardai are investigating after a number of cars were destroyed in a fire in Letterkenny last night. It’s understood that up to four cars were significantly damaged in the blaze at Donegal Car Breakers in Bonagee. The fire happened at approximatley 430am, and the fire service were quickly on the scene. Garda forensics are currently

A number of leading politicians will address the 35th annual MacGill Summer School in Glenties later this month. The programme will be officially opened on Sunday, July 19th by Mr Kevin O’Malley, US Ambassador to Ireland. The theme of this year’s summer school is “2015 – Ireland at the crosswords.” Among the well known figures

A fresh planning application for a new hotel in Lifford has been given the green light by Donegal County Council. It’s hope the development could create dozens of new jobs in the area: Last November, Daly Bros Ltd were refused permission for a 21-bedroom hotel which was to include a restaurant, bars, function room, conference

Members of the Co Donegal Orange Lodge have expressed their disappointment after it was confirmed that the President can not attend next weeks Orange parade in Rossnowlagh. The parade, which will take place on Saturday 11th July, is the Republic of Irelands only orange parade. Last year an open invitation was extended to President Michael