BRITISH Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021. Mr…
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Coronavirus: Maghaberry prisoners monitored after inmate tests positive for Covid
A prisoner at the top security Maghaberry jail has tested positive for Covid-19 and other inmates are being monitored by…
Eastwood calls on British Prime Minister to protect workers and families
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has made an urgent plea to people, businesses and communities across the North to closely follow…
Durkan: Impact of lockdown has hit harder for those with autism
THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has written to Health Minister Robin Swann calling for increased investment in autism services, in…
Durkan: Return to school must focus on children’s mental health
THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has welcomed the launch of Barnardo’s NI report ‘New Term, New Challenges, New Opportunities –…
COVID-19 work by local artist shows how to fill an empty nest
NEW exhibition ‘Strata’ by Derry-based artist Sashka B Sheils will be among the first post COVID-19 art exhibitions in the…
Courteney Cox hasn’t seen Derry boyfriend Johnny McDaid in person in 133 days
Courteney Cox and Derry boyfriend Johnny McDaid are awaiting a happy reunion. The two have been quarantined in separate countries…
McLaughlin: Minister must deliver on a regionally balanced economy
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin has welcomed a commitment by Economy Minister, Diane Dodds MLA, to deliver a regionally balanced…
Durkan: Families need clarity on return of respite and day-centre facilities
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called for clarity around the resumption of respite and day opportunities for…
Coronavirus: Schools in Derry out for socially-distant summer scheme
AT this time of year schools would normally be finished for summer holidays and many children would be enrolling in…