By Rhiannon Muise Author Sue Divin was among the contributors to the upcoming Spread the Word Literary Festival at Waterside Theatre to be interviewed by journalism students at NWRC. Sue has a masters, she’s published two very successful books and she’s a peace activist.  Originally from Armagh but considered a well-established Derry Girl. She, along […]

By Liz Kearney Many of the roads across the Donegal are in a bad condition, with heavy snowfalls and icy conditions making driving conditions difficult. The majority of schools across the county have announced they will remain closed today while school buses and public transport have cancelled their morning routes. Roads in and around Letterkenny […]

In a significant move toward fostering inclusivity and accessibility, the Donegal County Library Service has introduced C-Pen Readers, now available for borrowing at local library branches. This initiative aims to facilitate independent reading for individuals facing challenges such as dyslexia, aphasia, visual impairments, and those learning a new language. The C-Pen Reader, a portable and […]

By Patrick Sharkey The City of Derry Jazz Festival, gearing up for its 23rd year in 2024, reveals a collaborative funding approach aimed at ensuring the event’s financial viability. With a budget of £120,000, the Council’s Business and Culture Committee has established a financing model that involves local venues in sharing the financial responsibilities. Next […]

By Izzy Bland Local food partnership, the Acorn Food Network, has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Bronze award. Their success in promoting healthy, local and sustainable food in the Derry City/Strabane council area has led to their recognition for the award. The Sustainable Food Places programme is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and […]

By Anne Kelly A special all inclusive deal for access to leisure centres in the North West has been announced by Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Christmas promotion is offering discounted three month all inclusive membership packages for its leisure centres for £85 or £65 concessionary. All inclusive members who sign up to […]