By Sean Kelly The Western Trust had a total of 249 compulsory admissions related to mental illness in the past year, according to new data from the Department of Health. Of those, 20 were in the Waterside hospital, and a further 89 were at Grangewood, according to statistics released by the Department of Health. In […]
By Ramy Abou-Setta Victims of domestic abuse in the Derry City and Strabane District area will be offered home and personal security items to help keep them safe. These items come as an addition to the CCTV cameras from the prior year and includes personal safety alarms and motion detectors. This is a Derry & […]
By Laura O’Neill Desk job to designer! Derry woman Lisa McLaughlin will showcase her eco-friendly children’s bedding and accessories brand at her local craft fair in the Guildhall this November. After 20 years as a civil servant Lisa returned to education to study Textiles at North West Regional College. During the Covid pandemic, after deciding […]
By Liz Kearney Supports for conserving thatched roofs and promoting the Irish language are among the initiatives that will be the focus of a new Culture and Creativity Strategy to be launched by Donegal County Council this year. The strategy will invest in resources and arts workers, and enable public engagement in culture and creativity. […]
By Sean Kelly John Hume almost quit politics the year before the Good Friday Agreement. The Nobel Laureate and former SDLP leader went as far as to type up a letter of resignation in 1997, according to a new book by BBC Journalist Stephen Walker. Following a period of mounting criticism, John Hume faced a […]
By Liz Kearney Handbags made of recycled leather are among a unique range of sustainably made accessories that will be showcased at this month’s Guildhall Craft Fair. Orla Vera Accessories was founded and developed by Buncrana fashion designer Orla O’Hagan in 2020 during the pandemic. Her lockdown project of making purses and handbags quickly […]
By Anne Kelly Members of the public are being given the opportunity to contribute a decision on the best walk/cycling route from Buncrana to Carndonagh. This is Phase 2 of the Greenway Project which which involves the development and assessment of potential route corridors to determine a Preferred Option. Following the feedback received during the […]
The RSPCA has seen a 24% increase in reports of pets being abandoned and the organisation fear this number will rise significantly in the run up to Christmas. A spokesperson said “Animals need us now, more than ever, before the cost-of-living crisis costs them their lives. Like every year, our dedicated animal rescuers will be […]
By Jade McClafferty The work of artists from a range of disciplines will go on display at Eden Place Arts Centre from Thursday December 13. This is a showcase of the work of participants in a range of art courses at the centre and the exhibition will run until December 15 with viewing time from […]
By Sean Kelly The 29th annual Guildhall Craft Fair will be launched on Friday. This year it features more than 40 local businesses, artisans and merchants. The event is an important part of the local trading calendar in the build up to Christmas. Locally produced handcrafted artworks and products are available for those looking to […]
