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Pupils at Knockavoe School may use different fruits to express their emotions.

Knockavoe School uses Tesco fruit and veg to bring learning to life

Derry City and Strabane District Council, Mayor Grace Uí Niallais, pictured during a recent visit to support Love Strabane's renewal ballot.
Pictured also are Michael Kelly, BID vice chairman, Kieran Kennedy, BID chairman, Debbie Deans, business development director at 21 Training, and Emma McGill, Strabane town centre development manager.

Strabane businesses back Love Strabane

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor Grace, Uí Niallais, pictured at the launch of the Strabane Halloween progranne with sisters of the coven, Wendy, Sophie and Tina.

Strabane gears up for Halloween

'High-ranking member' of virtual network accused of blackmail

Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, is pictured with Alison Currie, chief development officer at Invest NI as she announces the new Groundwork for Growth programme - a programme of support to help small businesses to grow by winning new sales in export markets.

£2.3m programme to support small business growth

Rachael Dobbins, volunteer coordinator, Foyle Hospice.

Volunteer with Foyle Hospice in Castlederg and Strabane

The Pride of the Derg Flute band used their grant to provide school-age children with free music tuition.

Funding available for community groups in Drumquin and Killen

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Rachel Lyness, business liaison manager at Cathedral Eye Clinic, associate sponsor, Davy Jackson, chair of Road Safe NI Charity, Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins and Paula Mahoney, marketing director at CRASH Services, headline sponsor, at the launch of the NI Road Safety Awards.

Road Safe NI Charity launches 2026 awards

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Uí Niallais, launching the competition.

Council issues final reminder for eco-art entries

Team Hope CEO, Deborah Lowry, from Castlederg, says the Christmas shoebox appeal is a very simple concept, and an international act of kindness for tens of thousands of children across the world

Tyrone urged to support 200,000 shoebox appeal

Sport

Lifford Greyhound Stadium.

Boyle Sports secures Lifford Oaks deal

The start of last year's Strabane-Lifford Half Marathon.

Expanded fields for Strabane Lifford and Waterside Half Marathons

Newbuildings Cricket Club has been recognised by the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, councillor Grace Uí Niallais, following their stellar 2026 season during which they achieved a remarkable treble in becoming North West Premiership Champions, Faughan Valley T20 and North West Senior Champions. Receiving a civic crystal gift to commemorate the event is team captain, Ross Hunter with, chairman, Andy Guy, vice-captain, Ryan Hunter and teammates.

Mayor hails Newbuildings Cricket Club's treble-winning season

Sion Ladies crowned Super Cup champions

Mayor congratulates Sigersons GAC Ladies youth teams on recent success

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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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Man charged over cybercrime offences

A narrow stretch of the A5 between Derry and Strabane.

No more detours - it's time to build the new A5 (RHA)

Sinn Féin councillor, Caroline Devine.

Councillor welcomes Newtownstewart regeneration progress

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald.

New rights for baby loss families

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Applications are now open for the 2026 SSE Scholarship Fund, offering £194,000 in financial support to first-year students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses in higher education. Pictured are previous recipients.

SSE launches £194,000 STEM Scholarship Fund

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who is eligible to attend for breast screening when invited, and reminding everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Attend breast screening, experts say

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and the Public Health Agency are urging cancer patients to take extra care in the sun.

Cancer patients warned to take extra sun precautions

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MLA., Paul Boggs.

£1million for Community Transport providers

Community

Nominations for the annual Live Here Love Here Community Awards are open until October 25.

Eco Heroes Award nominations open

Pre-school place deadline looms

Pupils from Strabane Academy attending the Future Pathways Careers Event.

Council hosts Future Pathways event

Residents are invited to attend the Repair Café Strabane at Grassroots Café, John Wesley Street, from 10am to 12pm.

Local people urged to repair and reuse on International Repair Day