By Sean Kelly 89% of leavers from North West Regional College were either in employment or education six months after receiving their qualification, according to a report published by The Department for the Economy. The report, titled Further Education Outcomes for the Year 2021/22 provides a snapshot of Further Education college leavers approximately six months
By Laura O’Neill Serena Terry aka Mammy Banter is in talks about a TV adaptation of her book The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum. She revealed the news while in NWRC as the main guest for a very special chat show filmed in the colleges TV studio. Young people from the Tuned In Project,
By Sean Kelly Local TikTok star Serena Terry visited the North West Regional College Media Department this week. Terry, better known as Mammy Banter, was visiting as part of a collaboration between the NWRC Media Department and the Tuned In Project, a group helping adults with learning disabilities through creative and digital media. Students from
Students are being encouraged to explore opportunities for self employment with the help of a wraparound package of support. This week saw the launch of Go Succeed, an innovative programme designed to bolster local entrepreneurs and businesses on their journey to success. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of 11 local Councils and funded by the
By Stephen Harkin City of Derry Airport is making it easier for people with a disability, accessibility and age-related challenges to travel. The airport collaborated with the Consumer Council NI and Derry City and Strabane District Council to host a special Accessibility Audit event. The initiative, which coincided with the International Day of Persons with
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
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
