‘Extreme concern’ throughout Castlederg area over lack of service from Royal Mail

Councillors have called for an urgent meeting with Royal Mail after a number of issues were raised at the Full Council...

‘Unacceptable inequality’ prompts financial support calls for councillors who require extended periods of absence

Mid Ulster District Council is to seek financial support for councillors who require extended periods of absence. At present, there is...

Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes until end of April 2021

The coronavirus jobs retention scheme has been extended by a further month, until the end of April 2021, the Chancellor Rishi...

Twelve further Covid-related deaths as NI faces prospect of six week lockdown from December 28

There have been twelve further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Ten of these occurred in the...

Thirteen new homes earmarked for Bush in Dungannon

Mid Ulster District Council’s planners are currently considering an application to bring 13 new homes to Bush, Co Tyrone. The application,...

‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’ as Minister looks to address visiting arrangement

‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’. Those are the strong words from the Health Minister,...

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle collision near Fivemiletown

Police have confirmed a man has died following a two vehicle collision near Fivemiletown on Thursday evening. The motorcyclist tragically passed...

Concerns over Council policy to allow mobile catering companies to operate at popular sites across district

Councillors from across Mid Ulster have expressed their concerns around a potential Council policy that, if approved, would allow mobile catering...

Mid Ulster Council’s new Chief Executive set to receive in excess of £100,000 a year

Mid Ulster District Council has confirmed its new Chief Executive will receive a financial package in excess of £100,000 per year....

Council to seek meeting with Southern Trust over potential health hub in Dungannon

Mid Ulster District Council looks set to seek a meeting with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to discuss the...