Londonderry Sentinel - Around the Province Feed

River ice sheets wreaked havoc

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:52 GMT

A PONTOON used by a Londonderry river rescue service has been ice-proofed thanks to a £50k donation from Ilex.

‘If public demand for speed bye law is there, politicians may move’

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:59:08 GMT

A FIVE miles per hour speed limit on the Londonderry Peace Bridge is not backed by law and irresponsible cyclists can speed over the span at 40 miles per hour without penalty, a spokesperson for Ilex has ackowledged.

Olympic torch procession cost ratepayers £80k

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:28:25 GMT

LONDONDERRY ratepayers forked out over £80k to fund the Olympic torch celebrations in the city a year ago, the Sentinel has learned.

Speeding cyclists condemned by Ilex

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:08:13 GMT

ILEX has condemned speeding cyclists for risking accidents on Londonderry’s new Peace Bridge. Paul Doherty of Ilex said: “In recent weeks an increasing number of cyclists have been speeding over the Peace Bridge and through Ebrington. We’re seriously concerned about public safety and if cyclists don’t slow down, there could be an accident.”

Hotel occupancy up by 12 per cent year on year

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:45:28 GMT

DURING May hotel occupancy was 80.68 per cent, 12 per cent higher than in 2012.

The amazing story of Francis Makemie, a Ramelton man, and the founder of American dissent

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:37:19 GMT

FRANCIS Makemie was born in Ramelton, County Donegal in 1658.

Blasting ban unlikely to have cost industry

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:17:42 GMT

THE chief of the Quarry Products Association in Northern Ireland says it hasn’t made any estimate of how much a five day blasting ban to facilitate the G8 will have on the industry in terms of productivity.

Chamber praises Magee investment

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:45:43 GMT

‘Whitey’ would never have touted; he’s Irish, court told

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:07:09 GMT

THE lawyer of a crime boss suspected of involvement in an attempt to supply 1million dollars worth of guns to the Provos in the 1980s told a court in Boston on Wednesday his client would never have touted due to his Irish roots.

No order made or hearing date for Foyleside petition

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:06:59 GMT

THE High Court in Belfast on Wednesday (June 12) made no order in a civil action taken by the company behind Foyleside Shopping Centre against clothes retailer Fosters Retail Limited.

Free school meals, school uniform and PE clothing allowance

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:18:25 GMT

To help parents and carers the Western Education and Library Board has issued advice on entitlement to free school meals, school uniform and PE clothing allowances.

Londonderry demonstrators to converge on Enniskillen on G8 protest buses

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:15:44 GMT

TRADE unionists, anti-austerity and anti-war protestors from Londonderry intend converging on Enniskillen next Monday after a rally in Guildhall Square to protest against the G8 summit.

Part-Time Study At Magee

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:50:31 GMT

Ever considered studying part time to boost your career skills? You should, according to University of Ulster career consultant Davina Roche.

Crow hampers RAF electronic warfare drills in North Sea

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:58:47 GMT

WILDLIFE hampered police or military operations in the United Kingdom for the second summer running after a humble carrion crow foiled RAF electronic warfare manoeuvres in the North Sea, the Sentinel has learned.

NW hotel and flat among auction lots

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:21:34 GMT

THE Bay View Hotel in Killybegs and a two-bedroom flat in Letterkenny are among lots for auction in the Shelbourne Hotel on July 4.

New 58 bed hostel bid for city centre

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:19:31 GMT

A NEW 58 bed hostel for tourists may be set to open in the heart of Londonderry.

Domino’s wants to expand with new shop at Rockmills

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:55:58 GMT

DOMINO’S Pizza intends expanding its presence in Londonderry by opening a new pizzeria down the Strand Road, the Sentinel can reveal.

Five A5 landowners can sell or pay back

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:45:54 GMT

FIVE landowners who were paid 90 per cent advance compensation for land vested for the A5 can pay it back or allow the Department of Regional Development (DRD) complete the payment process and acquire the land by agreement.

City Industrial Waste’s history

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:16:13 GMT

FAUGHAN anglers slammed planners last year over retrospective applications at City Industrial Waste.

Nazareth nuns to shut after 120 years with 33 workers facing dole

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:24:24 GMT

THE Nazareth Nuns have announced their Bishop Street home is to close in September after 120 years - 33 people will be laid off as a result.