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. – […]
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 […]
If you’re planning a visit to Strabane Summer Jamm on June 17, then you may think you’ve stepped back in time – to the Jurassic period – as the Roar Roar dinosaurs take over the town. Junior palaeontologists will have the chance to check out terrifying Tyson the T-Rex and mischievous Velociraptors Vinny and Blue […]
Over 1,000 pairs of feet will take to the streets this Sunday June 11 for the eighth edition of the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. The popular cross border event is hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Lifford Strabane Athletics club. Registration for the event has now closed and Mayor of […]
Another 40 acts have been announced for this Summer’s Stendhal Festival, despite the fact that last week the team were one of a number of organisations informed that they would no longer be receiving any funding from Tourism Northern Ireland as the body have scrapped their National Tourism Funding pot. Festival Director, Ross Parkhill, says […]
Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking the public’s views on its Be Active: Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for 2023 – 2028. The initiative aims to provide the necessary infrastructure and services to encourage more people to take part in sport and physical activity. A first draft has been published following an extensive […]
