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Over a third of all septic tanks in Donegal have failed local authority inspections. That’s according to new figures from the EPA which show that of the 81 tanks inspected in the county, 34% failed and 66% passed. Nationally, 48 per cent of the 987 septic tanks inspected failed to pass the test. The EPA says […]

The North’s Housing Minister is being urged to initiate a major house building programme in West Tyrone. SDLP Westminster candidate Daniel McCrossan says there are over 1,200 people on the waiting list for houses in Strabane and Omagh, many of them living in conditions of significant stress. He claims the figures are a shocking indictment

There are 29 people waiting on beds at Letterkenny General Hospital this morning. While the figures are down on yesterdays record figure of 40, Letterkenny General still has the third highest amount of people waiting on beds in the country today. 14 patients are on trollies, while 15 are on wards, all of them waiting

Farm organisations are expressing concern at reports that the European Commission is to publish the details of all recipients of the Single Farm Payment under the terms of the new Common Agriculture Policy. That had been done previously, but was stopped after a court challenge in Germany. Now, we understand, legal hurdles have been overcome

Two youths armed with iron bars went on a wrecking spree as they tried to rob a shop in Derry last night. Detectives at Strand Road in Derry have now launched an appeal for information about the attempted robbery of the shop in the Carnhill area. At around 8pm last night two youths carrying iron

A man’s been arrested after drugs worth in the region of £20,000 were seized in Derry. The find was made in a flat in the Foyle Road area last night by members of the Foyle City West Neighbourhood Policing Team. Class A, B and C drugs were seized and a 29-year-old man was arrested. He remains

Former Northwest MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher says he has made no decision on whether or not he will put himself forward to run in the next general election. There has been a number of names mentioned who could run alongside Deputy Charlie McConalogue for Fianna Fail in the next General Election. And the former

The Minister for Transport has said that the Government is 100% dedicated to the A5. The €650 million project, linking Dublin and the Northwest, stalled in 2013, after the High Court ruled a full environmental assessment must be carried out. Although the project has been in limbo for almost two years it’s hoped it will be

Health Minister Leo Varadkar is being urged to visit Letterkenny General Hospital in the wake of weekend pressures which culminated with the INMO recording 40 patients waiting for beds yesterday morning, 18 of them in the emergency department and 22 on wards. Cllr Ciaran Brogan, one of Donegal’s representatives on the HSE West Regional Health

Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh has suggested that Sinn Fein is using the crisis at Letterkenny General Hospital to score political points. Today 40 people were waiting for a bed at Letterkenny General Hospital this morning, the highest figure at the hospital since the INMO began keeping the records. Sinn Fein Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says

The transport Minister Pascal Donaghue says the government recognises the importance of Donegal Airport to the region and that is why it continued its financial support of the Donegal Dublin route. He was speaking at the official launch of the Donegal – Dublin route operated by Stobart Air – the company will also operate the

Asbestos has been discovered at the Social Welfare Office on the High Road in Letterkenny during renovation work. The office was closed today over staff fears that the asbestos was exposed during work carried out over the weekend. Concerned staff contacted Highland Radio News last week after they were informed that asbestos had been discovered

Police at Strand Road in Derry are appealing for information about a traffic collision in which a 13-year-old youth was hit by a car at the junction of Arden Road with Culmore Road. The incident, involving a Donegal registered vehicle happened on Friday evening at about 7.30pm. Police say the driver stopped and spoke to

The Environment Minister says people will still be able to register for Irish Water after tonight’s deadline. Irish Water says 42 percent of those who are customers of the utility have yet to register their details. Those who have registered are in line to receive a 100 euro water conservation grant, even if they’re not

A Labrador dog belonging to the family of an 8 year old autistic boy in  Tyrone has been recovered. TJ Early has difficulty communicating with people, and Bane has been described by his mother as his best friend. The dog went missing on Friday morning, but this morning, 72 hours later, he has been recovered

    The INMO has confirmed there were 40 people waiting for beds at Letterkenny General Hospital this morning, the highest figure at the hospital since they began keeping the records. Following what’s been described as another extremely busy weekend at the hopspital, 18 patients were on trollies in the Emergency Department this morning, while

The new Donegal to Dublin air service is being launched by Transport Minister Pascal Donaghue at a function in Donegal Airport this afternoon. This morning’s flight to Dublin was delayed for a time due to the weather conditions, but the airport are hopeful that the incoming flight from Dublin on which the minister is travelling

Households have until midnight tonight to register their details with Irish Water or they may face a default charge of 260 euro. Irish Water says over 1 million people have returned their application packs – leaving over 835-thousand yet to register. The utility is urging those who are yet to submit their details to do

  An Garda Síochána are warning members of the public and businesses in Donegal to be vigilant, due to continuing incidents of fraud. There have been reports from a number of banking customers who have fallen victim to frauds that involve various forms of information extraction. IN a statement, Donegal’s crime prevention officer Sgt Paul

The Health Minister will today announce a new national cancer strategy to be rolled out across the country. It’s 9 years since the last one was unveiled, and a report on its progress will be launched this morning. A working group will be set up to draw up a blueprint for the new version. The

    Several thousand people turned out for the 43rd commemoration of Bloody Sunday today. Despite the weather, crowds took to the street with a new route added to the original march on to the Guildhall. Most of the families of the 14 people who were killed on January 30, 1972 did not take part

A Golden Labrador has been stolen from an autistic child in Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone. T.J. (8)  has autism and the Labrador is his only friend as he cannot communicate with other people. The dog went missing on Friday morning at approx 11am from an enclosed backyard. The family believe the dog was stolen and

Thousands of people gathered in Co Donegal today for a rally against water charges. Anti water charges groups from all around the county gathered in Letterkenny this afternoon, Estimations for todays turnout have varied between just over 1,000 to up to 7,000 protesters. Barry Whyte reports:

Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal that will last until tonight. Gale force winds are expected to reach over 100km per hour. The warning affects Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Waterford. Meteorologist with Met Eireann is Joan Blackburn:

  Police are advising motorists to allow extra time for journeys in Derry city centre tomorrow afternoon while the annual Bloody Sunday commemoration takes place. Several thousand participants and six bands are expected to take part. Donal Kavanagh has more:  

Donegal South West Deputy Thomas Pringle says he doesn’t expect bad weather to affect support for the Right to Water protest taking place in Letterkenny today. The latest in a series of demonstrations against water charges is due to begin at 2 o ‘ clock outside Mr. Chippie today. Other demonstrations are due to take