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County Derry
Advice charity warning over Courthouse closure
A Limavady charity offering free advice to residents facing court appearances has warned it may have to remove the service if the local courthouse closes.
Grandad ‘inspiration’ for charity fun run
A Limavady woman has described how her “kind and generous” grandad has been the “inspiration” for a charity fun run at Stormont on St. Patrick’s Day.
Heartbreak after farm fire
A Greysteel farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after a fire ripped through one of his sheds, causing substantial damage and destroying hundreds of pounds worth of livestock feed.
Campaign aimed at netting drug dealers
Limavady police and the local District Policing Parternship have joined forces in a major campaign aimed at tackling the sale and supply of drugs in the area.
Concern road used as ‘race track’
Limavady councillor Alan Robinson met with residents in the Meadowvale Park area of the town to address the road safety concerns of the residents.
Road traffic collision under focus
The PSNI Collision Investigation Unit and the Chief Forensic Scientist gave an enthralling presentation at a meeting of Limavady Custom Cruisers on how they determine the cause of a fatal road traffic collision.
Fuel price probe welcomed
A debate on the cost of fuel duties in the North takes place this week in Westminster and has been welcomed by East Derry SDLP Assembly Member John Dallat who said: “Probing questions need to be asked and will be asked by the SDLP MPs who know there is a real problem which is affecting huge numbers of people here in Northern Ireland.
Credit Union proposals must be reviewed - Nicholl
Sinn Féin councillor Dermot Nicholl has said that current proposals to change the way credit unions are regulated is causing a great deal of concern among its members in the Greysteel area.
Film Society reels in the crowds
Fast forward one year and the Roe Valley Community Film Society continues to reel in the crowds with its wide and varied movie screenings.
Welfare reforms will have critical impact - John Dallat
East Derry SDLP Assembly Member John Dallat has warned that the introduction of Welfare Reforms will have a critical impact on the people of East Derry which includes Coleraine and Limavady. He said:
Roe Valley Forum secures five jobs
Limavady based Roe Valley Education Forum (RVEF) has helped secure full-time, temporary employment for five local residents at the business’s growing Community Services department at Aghanloo.
County Derry’s luckiest Lotto shop?
Kieran Kelly’s enviable lotto win this week made it a hat trick for McCloskey’s Newsagents in Dungiven.
Jobless figures down on last year
Unemployment figures for January show Limavady has the fourth highest number of claimants in the 26 Council district areas.
Machine pistol found by worker in Dungiven
A Limavady Borough Council worker got more than he bargained for when he was working at a picnic area outside Dungiven on Tuesday.
‘Dungiven is a priority’
Councillors in Dungiven have expressed their disgust after no mention was made of a bypass for the busy town in the programme of works announced by Finance Minister Sammy Wilson this week.
DPP public meeting
Compared with the same months last year, (April 2011 December 2012) for the Limavady Borough Council area overall crime is down by 9%. Violent crime with injury is down by 26%, while burglary down by 34%, theft is up by 7%, drug offences are down by 29%. The 31% detection rate is one of the highest across Northern Ireland.
Meetings on closure plans for Dungiven Police Station
Limavady PSNI will hold two public meetings as part of the consultation process on the proposed closure of Dungiven police station.
Oh Danny Boy. . . the councillors are calling
From Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, the world famous ‘Danny Boy’ has been sung by some of the biggest stars in showbusiness.
Julia - a lifelong friend of the Red Cross
When Julia Stevenson’s youngest child went to school, she found herself at her Feeny home outside Dungiven with a little more time on her hands.
‘Dungiven police station closed itself’
Nationalist councillors in Limavady united last week to vote against a Unionist proposal that Dungiven police station should stay open.
Minister called on to visit human waste sludge site
Limavady borough councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday to support a motion objecting to a planning application for a human waste sludge cake site outside the town.
Colrs unite against ‘sickening’ stench
Speaking on the motion at Council on Tuesday, DUP Colr. Robinson said such a site would be a stain on the town, and would do nothing to attracts jobs.
Colrs. applauded for support against sludge site
Limavady councillors were loudly applauded by more than a dozen members of a local lobby group who attended council for the debate on the motion on Tuesday.
Legal eagle Peter goes the distance for charity
Roe Valley legal eagle, Peter Jack proved he has plenty of mettle after completing Ireland’s first indoor ironman challenge in an impressive time of just over 12 hours.
INFERNO RAVAGES SAWMILL
Investigations were last night underway into the mystery blaze which ravaged a sawmill outside Limavady. Up to 45 firefighters from as far away as Pomeroy battled the flames.
Cruisers put road traffic accidents under focus
Have you ever wondered how the police determine the cause of a road traffic collision or the impact of a distraction on your driving ability?
Peter embarks on marathon Ironman birthday challenge
Limavady solicitor and local rotarian, Peter Jack, will find himself having to stay in the same place for 13 hours on Thursday the 9th February without being able to leave the building!
Attack ‘has ruined everything’ - victim
The 25 year-old woman living in the house which was attacked in Dungiven on Monday night says she is returning to her native Scotland.
‘North Derry Republican Group’ claim ‘gun attack’
‘The North Derry Republican Group’ have claimed responsibility for what it described as a “gun attack” on a house in Dungiven earlier this week.
Urgent meeting needed over ex-army base - Dallat
SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat is to request a meeting with the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster on the former Shackelton army camp in Ballykelly. He had asked the Minister “whether she has had any correspondence with her Executive colleagues” regarding the Ballykelly site, and if so, to detail this correspondence; and what steps she intends to take to produce a master plan for the development of this site”.
£600k Dungiven recycling centre to be ready by summer
Work is expected to start in the coming weeks on a £600,000 new state-of-the-art household recycling centre in Dungiven.
Seamus the marathon man for the Naiscoil
Dungiven man Seamus Harkin had his fair share of running when he played soccer for Dungiven Celtic, but after breaking his leg a few years ago his skills on the field were never quite the same.
Dungiven station must close - O’hOisin
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó hOisín has called on the people in the Dungiven area to make their views known on the future of the Dungiven PSNI station during the present consultation period.
1 comment‘There is positivity in Limavady’
Politicians and business leaders gathered in Limavady last week to discuss the big issues facing the borough and what action is needed to help the Roe Valley through harsh economic times.
Economic conference a ‘good beginning’
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó hOisín has described the Economic Forum held in Limavady as very successful and a good beginning to a series of similar forums to be held in the future.
Limavady courthouse costs £97k to run - Minister
The projected annual operating cost of Limavady courthouse, based on its current opening schedule, is £97,000, including utility charges, premises related costs, service charges and general administrative costs (excluding salaries), according to Justice Minister David Ford.
Dallat: “Throw away shackles of partition and fund Foyle Ferry Service”
SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has expressed disappointment after the Regional Development Minister revealed to him that Stormont will not fund the Foyle Ferry Service because the legislation doesn’t permit it.
Massive seizure ‘tremendous success’ in drugs fight - PSNI
Limavady PSNI Area Commander Chief Inspector Sam Donaldson has hailed last week’s huge drugs seizure as a “tremendous success” in the fight against drugs.
£50k coke seizure
Drugs estimated to be valued at £80, 000 were seized by the PSNI in Limavady this week.
FURY AT Two-Day SECURITY ALERT
Local leaders and residents have reacted angrily to the “elaborate hoax” in a peaceful rural area near Ballykelly which sparked a two-day security alert.
Pregnant woman distressed after Irish passport issue
A Limavady woman says her daughter was left distressed after a well known furniture company refused to accept her Irish passport as formal proof of identification.
LCDI generates more than £1m for clients
LCDI Advice Centre has started its 25th Anniversary year in style by generating well in excess of £1million for its clients in the Borough.
Brolly ‘still confident’ for Derry’s All-Ireland’s bid
Dungiven All Ireland Fleadh winner, Anne Brolly remains “confident” Derry will host the prestigious event in 2013 despite news the Ulster Council said it had security fears about bringing the Fleadh to the city.
Uniting Ireland conference in Derry’s Forum
Sinn Féin Mayor Sean McGlinchey has encouraged people to attend the Uniting Ireland -Towards a New Republic conference which will be held in the Millennium Forum Centre in Derry on January 28th.
Conference focus on Roe Valley economy
Limavady Borough Council is urging the public to attend a discussion event it is hosting at Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre called ‘Let’s Talk – Local Economy’ on Thursday, 26 January between 6:30pm and 9pm.
Final consultation for the Town Centre Regeneration Plan - have your say!
A final call for views on the Town Centre Regeneration Plan for Limavady are being sought.
Limavady Mayor lashes out at councillors
Limavady Mayor, Sean McGlinchey has lashed out at councillors in the borough, who he accused of turning the Council Chamber into “a disgrace”.
Derry bombers ‘have nothing to offer’ - DPP
Limavady District Policing Partnership (DPP) has joined in the condemnation of the two bomb attacks on Thursday evening, in Derry.
NI Water in Dungiven child safety warning
With mid-term break approaching, NI Water is sending a ‘play safe’ message to young people in the Dungiven area.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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