SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has expressed her determination to address the neglect of Derry as she takes on her…
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Former Derry deputy mayor has ‘life-altering’ brain tumour
THE SDLP’s Cara Hunter has spoken openly about being diagnosed with a benign brain tumour. The East Derry MLA said…
Eastwood urges First Ministers to intervene on UC cut
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called for political unity against cuts to Universal Credit which will see more than 130,000…
McLaughlin welcomes Minister Mallon’s action on fracking
THE SDLP’s Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s review of planning policy, including on fracking, to protect the…
‘Foyle highest housing waiting list with almost 4,600 applicants’
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticised the growing numbers on social housing waiting lists, with almost 45,000…
Duffy welcomes progress on organ donation bill
SINN Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed this week’s progress on planned new legislation which would mean people automatically become…
Assembly passes organ opt-out bill to next stage
A MAJOR change to organ donation rules in the North of Ireland has passed its second reading at Stormont. Assembly…
McLaughlin: Progress needed on revitalising town centres
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has called for progress to be made in revitalising town centres as part of the…
Coronavirus: Assembly recalled over school Covid absences
THE STORMONT Assembly is to be recalled this week to discuss the situation regarding Covid-19 in schools. The Speaker has…
Denis Bradley: British Government’s ‘major blunder’ over legacy plans
THE Derry author a major report into dealing with the legacy of the Troubles has said the British government’s presentation…