Council told ‘we need to be doing more’ as gritting problem highlighted across district

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment & Regeneration Committee have unanimously agreed to write to the Department for...

Comments around handling of contentious Sinn Fein motion were ‘disrespectful’

The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has ruled remarks made at a previous meeting around the handling of a...

Fraudsters pretending to be police officers requesting money from potential victims

The Police Service of Northern Ireland are advising people to be on their guard following reports in the past 24 hours...

Minister ‘disappointed’ as AQE cancels ‘transfer test’ due to Covid-19

This year’s AQE test has been cancelled. Education Minister Peter Weir confirmed the news and said he was “disappointed”. The AQE...

Timetable given for delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has today published the phased plan for NI’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. The Northern Ireland model for vaccine...

Tributes to former Council chairman James O’Kane – ‘one of Strabane’s most well-known faces’

Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of former Strabane District Council chairman James O’Kane. The political stalwart passed away...

Jack-knifed lorry blocks M1 carriageway westbound towards Dungannon

A jack-knifed lorry has blocked one carriageway of the M1 near Portadown this afternoon (Tuesday). It happened shortly before 1pm on...

Terrified homeowner forced to lie on ground as armed intruders ransack Co Tyrone home

A man was left badly shaken after armed intruders forced him to lie on the ground as they ransacked his Co...

Contractor sought to build multi-million pound shops and housing on ‘derelict’ Dungannon street

A contractor is being sought to construct a major mixed-use development in Dungannon, with Perry Street now set to be completely...

Leaked audit report shows senior staff ‘overlooked’ councillors’ anti-fracking position

A leaked confidential report has shown two senior members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council staff failed to appropriately amend a...