POLICE in Derry have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 in the Carnhill area of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers were on patrol in the area on Sunday afternoon, September 3 shortly after 4pm when they observed a car being driven in a suspicious manner. The car came […]
Durkan calls for platform to address drug related deaths
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for the establishment of a community engagement platform to tackle the devastating impact of illegal and prescription drugs in Derry. It is envisioned that the project would bring together a range of stakeholders including the Department of Health, Department of Justice, the PSNI, local support organisations and […]
Several motorists caught speeding on Donegal roads
A NUMBER of vehicles were detected speeding by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit this week. Some speeds detected include: – 83KPH in a 60KPH Zone (Burnfoot) – 110KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 111KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 114KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 119KPH in a 100KPH Zone (Newtowncunningham) Advertisement A […]
Feature film looking for extras in Rathmullan
FILM production company, Abú Media are looking for extras to take part in a new upcoming family entertainment feature film, Fidil Ghorm, which will be shot in Rathmullan this September and October. There are a variety of extras needed for various roles. The film’s producers are Rathmullan native Pierce Boyce and Bríd Seoighe from Mayo. […]
Concerns defective block homeowners will be hit with new building levy
By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised that a government levy on concrete products will push up building costs and house prices for those impacted by defective concrete blocks. The defective concrete products levy arises on the first supply of certain concrete products and came into effect on Friday, September 1. Advertisement The levy is calculated […]
Letterkenny businesses fear for ‘uncertain future’ as VAT increased
By Dionne Meehan and Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY hairdresser has voiced her concerns that the VAT rate increase has resulted in a sense of uncertainty among affected businesses. On Friday, the VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services increased from nine per cent to 13.5 per cent. Advertisement VAT was reduced in November 2020 as part […]
Donegal Gardaí issue water safety warning during good weather
DONEGAL Gardaí are urging everyone to make water safety a top priority during this spell of beautiful weather and always. Please only swim at beaches that are patrolled by a lifeguard and always be on guard especially when you have children at the beach. Check that you have the correct equipment you need to enjoy […]
Discover Bundoran seeks volunteers for new Events Team
A new volunteer events team is to be established in Bundoran with a view to increasing the amount of events and festivals for visitors to the seaside town. Bundoran has long established itself as a tourism and entertainment destination for people from all over the island of Ireland and further afield. A number of key […]
MAG to hold a number of information evenings on the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme
MAG will be holding a number of Information Evenings on the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme in the coming weeks at venues around the county starting next Monday September 11 7pm at Malin Head Community Centre. It follows a successful public meeting in An Grianan Hotel in Burt on July 24. As well as MAG providing […]
Disruption expected during roadworks on major Letterkenny road
By Emma Ryan MOTORISTS are being warned of potential traffic disruption in Letterkenny this week as the De Valera Road is set to close overnight, with one lane to be closed during the day. The road, between the Oatfield Roundabout and the Hospital Roundabout, is one of the busiest roads in the town. Advertisement The […]