By Olivia McAteeer Derry and Strabane has become the first area in Northern Ireland and only the second in the UK to be officially recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community. This acknowledges the district’s progress in embedding children’s rights across local services, policy and community life. It follows a seven-year partnership between Derry City […]
By Blathnaid McQuaide More than a quarter of residents in Northern Ireland don’t own a bath, a survey commissioned by the Department for Infrastructure suggests. The research is based on The Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey 2024/2025 of more than 4, 500 people. It indicates that 25% of people in Northern Ireland don’t own a […]
By Paul McConnell. The Irish diaspora will be honoured at the annual Tip O’Neill Awards ceremony in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday, October 17. The awards commemorate Tip O’Neill, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, whose grandparents hailed from Donegal. Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning of Donegal County Council will present the awards to […]
By Tristian Whitney Donegal migrant workers’ historical contributions to Scotland are being celebrated at an exhibition as part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary events. ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland 1940-1990’ was opened to the public at the Glasgow City Archives recently. The travelling exhibition highlights the occupations and working conditions of Donegal […]
By Kane McGlynn Two thirds of emergency cancer referrals failed to get treatment in the targeted wait time, according to new statistics. Data published by the Northern Ireland Department of Health has revealed that, in the last three months, two-thirds of suspected cancer patients failed to get emergency treatments within the ideal wait time of […]
By Tristian Whitney Victims’ advocates say a new UK-Ireland legacy framework has to deliver a “legitimate pathway” to justice and accountability for unresolved Troubles cases. The UK and Irish governments published the joint framework in September, to replace key elements of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. Kenny Donaldson, director of the […]
By Tristian Whitney Friends of the Earth have criticised the Republic of Ireland’s Budget 2026 as a missed opportunity to face the worsening climate crisis. The climate justice charity said the measures announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe failed to tackle the challenges of climate change and the cost of living. Deirdre Duffy, CEO […]
By Paul McConnell A new flagship BBC programme has deep links with North West Regional College. “Sunday with Anna Curran” began on May 11, and is presented by NWRC graduate Anna Curran, who previously completed the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the college. Anna is joined by two other team members with strong NWRC links. […]
By Tristian Whitney A charity walk in memory of late journalist and North West Regional College graduate Brian Hutton has raised more than €2,000 for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The marked what would have been Brian’s 49th birthday. Family, friends and supporters took on the coastal route from Buncrana’s Shorefront to Stragill and back. Brian […]
By Paul McConnell A new one-way system for traffic may be implemented on the Strand Road as early as next year. This is according to information released as part of the New City Deal, which will see a cash injection of close to £300 million into the Derry and Strabane region. It is understood that […]
