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A computer generated image of the planned new leisure centre in Strabane.

Planning application lodged for new £42m leisure centre

Strabane is gearing up for the Halloween celebrations.

Strabane gears up for Halloween

The Department for Infrastructure has provided an update on the position with over 300 landowners whose land is being vested as part of the first phase of construction of the A5 Western Transport Corridor.

A5 landowners face further uncertainty

Alison Logue, operations manager at SPAR Castlederg and Lynsey Evans, commercial manager of Produce & Horticulture at Henderson Wholesale, visited two local Castlederg primary schools, Edwards Primary School and St Patrick’s Primary School.

Castlederg retailer promotes local food

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured at the Guildhall making a presentation to the Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band on being crowned world champions 2026 in Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships, and for securing the title of World Champion Drum Corps, Grade 4B.

Mayor hosts reception to celebrate World Pipe Band champions

Cecil Darragh and his late wife, Emily, pictured presenting the proceeds from their recent 60th wedding anniversary and Mr Darragh's 90th birthday to representatives of Air Ambulance NI and Cancer Research UK.

Special birthday and anniversary celebration raises £3,300

NIFRS Station Commander, Brian Birney and PSNI Derry City & Strabane Inspector, Cathal Pearce.

PSNI and NIFRS issue Halloween safety warning

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St Catherine's PS marks Book Character Day

Pupils from Raphoe Central National School proudly display copies of 'Reimagining Granny’s Wonderful Chair'. The pupils worked alongside writer, Isla McGuckin, to explore Browne’s fairy tales and create their own original story, 'The Magic of Feetville', which features in the publication. Also pictured are Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, councillor Terry Crossan, senior executive librarian, Donna Cavanagh, executive librarian, Sinead Noonan and chairperson of the Frances Browne Literary Festival, Celine McGlynn.

Donegal schools get free Frances Browne writing resource

House prices rise 6.7% in Derry City and Strabane

Sport

Raphoe Men's 1st XI who drew 2-2 away to North Down.

Raphoe Men's hockey team solid

Representatives from Strabane Athletic FC, winners of the Club of the Year Award, receiving their trophy from the Mayor, Grace Ui Niallais, at the annual Derry City and Strabane District Sports Awards 2026 in the Guildhall. Also pictured back centre is Bill Anderson, chair, Sports Council. (Pic: Jim McCafferty Photography).

Strabane Athletic wins Club of the Year

Stock image of footballs

Storm Boelo disrupts local football fixtures

Tommi Coulter takes the line-out.

Clogher Valley top after Skerries win

Strabane Athletic were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Ballinamallard United.

Strabane Athletic edged out

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St Catherine's Primary School celebrates Book Character Day

Rev Robert Wray and the parishioners of Christ Church are looking forward to welcoming the community to their ‘Big Breakfast’ in the Parish Hall, Bowing Green, Strabane. The event takes place this Saturday, October 31, with food served from 8am until 12 noon. Donations are in aid of Parish funds.

Christ Church hosts Big Breakfast fundraiser

This year's Awakening the Walled City Trail map will be available to pick up from this weekend.

Derry Halloween trail map out this weekend

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured with Tea Dance regular, Liam Bradley.

Mayor invites public to Halloween Tea Dance

Motoring

Motorists are urged to ensure brakes are in good condition ahead of winter.

Check brake pads before winter

Vauxhall updates best-selling Corsa and Mokka ranges

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Passat

Ford Pro intensifies off-road appeal of its top-selling Ranger pickup with all-n...

Put through its paces: Audi tests the production-oriented Q6 e-tron prototype in...

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A white line protest took place in Strabane on Saturday against the UK Town of Culture bid.

Town of Culture protest

A part-time 20mph speed limit will be introduced at Gaelscoil UÍ Dhocartaigh, Strabane.

Strabane school gets 20mph speed limit

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Uí Niallais, pictured with Easilink staff at their new premises in Strabane.

Mayor visits Easilink in Strabane

Felicity McCall, writer and journalist, James Simpson, author, novelist and Garbhan Downey, Colmcille Press, pictured at the launch of ‘What Peter Knew’ held in The Central Library. A launch event will take place in Strabane Library on November 4.

James Simpson publishes coming-of-age novel

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The meeting was held at the Guildhall.

SGP meets for quarterly update

The next meeting of Strabane History Society is 'Submarine Warfare in World War Two'.

Military historian to speak at History Society

Victor Chestnutt.

Tyrone farmers offered free sample drop-off points

204 young people empowered by Strabane youth project

Community

Councillors approved plans for the Christmas festivities in Derry and Strabane.

Council approves festive schedule for Derry and Strabane

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured with local primary school children, who took part in Local Democracy Week events at the Guidlhall. Included are some of the teachers and classroom assistants.

Mayor hosts over 200 school for Local Democracy event

Noel Christy who is retiring after 50 years of service.

Strabane bus driver Noel Christy retires

Scarecrow makers from Park Men's Shed hard at work.

Tales and Turnips keeps autumn traditions alive