DONEGAL County Council’s headquarters are to be lit up blue in solidarity with the family of Noah Donohoe.
Western Trust tally hits 100,000 vaccine doses
THE Western Health Trust delivered a timely boost for the Easter holidays with the news that its vaccination teams have successfully administered its 100,000th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The landmark is the latest local milestone in the vaccination programme, which is the largest of its kind ever undertaken by the NHS. The programme is […]
Locals urged to get ready for Jerusalema challenge
RESIDENTS of housing estates across Strabane and surrounding areas are being urged to take part in a charity dance challenge.
Young people’s positive billboard designs go live
A BILLBOARD campaign with a variety of positive mental health images and slogans by young people, has gone live in Strabane.
Lynsey hopes to empower women with her work
A STRABANE fashion designer is hopeful that her designs will encourage and empower women, after she has been selected as a wardrobe sponsor for the 69
£1.27million Covid-19 support scheme for sheep farmers
AGRICULTURE Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £1.27million to sheep farmers who have been impacted by poo
Family left ‘living in fear’ after series of attacks
A CASTLEDERG family has been left living in fear after a recent series of “despicable and cowardly” attacks and threats against them.
Bloodhounds drafted in to sniff out dog foulers
IN the ongoing battle against dog fouling, council is to employ the services of two former police sniffer dogs.
Vaccination programme expanded to 45-49 age group
Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been extended to people in the 45-49 age bracket.
Riverine will help address ‘high levels of segregation’
The EU PEACE IV-funded Riverine project will help to address “high levels of social segregation, as a direct result of the troubles / conflict.”