By Dave Bradley Experienced individuals with a knack for repairing electrical items are being called on to use their skills to keep electricals out of land fill. Recycle your Electricals research has shown that the majority of people believe recycling is a good thing. Derry City and Strabane District Council and Repair & Share Foyle […]
By Laura O’Neill A 6.50% rates increase has been agreed by the Derry City and Strabane Council. The District Rates increase for ratepayers was set yesterday at a Special Meeting of Council. The regional rate, which is set by Stormont, will be determined by the end of March. This will also have an impact on […]
By Mark McGinty Free hoodies, lunch, and key information. That’s what’s hot on the lips at NWRC as it welcomes its students back again for semester two. Refreshers 2024 is a series of events organised by The Student Services, which are taking place across the college’s five campuses on the week commencing February 19. – […]
By Anne Kelly Householders in Donegal are to be given special bins and other equipment to help them separate food waste from other refuse. Household waste collectors in the county will be taking part in the National Food Waste Recycling Project this year to help households to separate their waste and to reduce contamination in […]
By Tracey Villa NWRC is providing courses to support people to re-engage with skills and education in order to access employment. The Step up programme is diverse in the courses that are provided. Head of the Step- up programme Catriona Sweeney explained that: “There are four different strands: 1. College Connect Plus for ages 16 […]
A L3 A Trainee Mechanical Technician at NWRC is one of the faces featured at the annual Apprenticeship Fair which runs this year on February 8. Niamh Watson is currently on placement servicing and repairing Derry City and Strabane District Council’s extensive fleet of vehicles.Apprenticeships offer candidates an alternative to the straight educational route, offering paid […]
By Ramy Abou-Setta Jenni Doherty, owner of Little Acorns Bookstore, who will be the Festival Advisor at the upcoming Spread The Word Literary Festival being held at the Waterside Theatre between February 6 and 11. Little Acorns Bookstore is the largest North-West independent bookstore based in Derry/Londonderry – With a collection of over 60,000 new […]
By Mark McGinty Ahead of the upcoming Spread The Word Literature Festival Martin Doyle , Books Editor of the Irish Times and Debut Author, has revealed his story in new book Dirty Linen. He discusses the legacy of the Troubles from the perspective of his rural co Down Parish, showcasing how many families ‘are still […]
By Laura O’Neill An illustrated talk by Greer Ellison will be one of the highlights at this year’s John Steinback Festival in Limavady. The 32-year-old award-winning producer and screenwriter originally from Bangor, will provide an insight into his film and media career during the event. Festival founder Dougie Bartlett explains why they are delighted to […]
By Patrick Sharkey In Derry, excitement is building for the inaugural Spread the Word Literary Festival, scheduled for February 6-11. Organisers Zoe McSparron and Aoife Boyle are gearing up to showcase a dynamic literary event with a focus on community engagement. In an exciting addition to the upcoming Spread the Word Literary Festival on Friday, […]
