By Callum McGuigan AN Omagh open-mic comedy group celebrated it’s fourth birthday with the announcement of a new travelling comedy group. Bogan’s bar saw the anniversary of The Green Room, Omagh’s biggest comedy club on February 11. The night kicked off with a bang as many original acts from across Northern Ireland took to the […]

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 Rhiannon Muise Author Sue Divin was among the contributors to the upcoming Spread the Word Literary Festival at Waterside Theatre to be interviewed by journalism students at NWRC. Sue has a masters, she’s published two very successful books and she’s a peace activist.  Originally from Armagh but considered a well-established Derry Girl. She, along […]

By Anne Kelly Plans for pitch upgrade works at the Foyle Arena and Bishop’s Field are a step closer to reality after the latest announcement of funding from the UK Government and the Irish FA was made this week.The works are two of 17 projects across Northern Ireland that will receive a share of £5.66m […]

By Liz Kearney Many of the roads across the Donegal are in a bad condition, with heavy snowfalls and icy conditions making driving conditions difficult. The majority of schools across the county have announced they will remain closed today while school buses and public transport have cancelled their morning routes. Roads in and around Letterkenny […]

By Tracey Villa Public sector workers from Derry and the rest of Northern Ireland have held their largest strike in 50 years, and staged rallies in a day of action against escalating pay disputes. Sixteen trade unions were involved in co-ordinated action in the dispute. More than 100,000 public sector workers took part today. It […]

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 […]

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 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 […]