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A computer generated imaged of the planned new North West Regional College (NWRC) campus in Strabane.

NWRC campus plans advance

The Duke of Abercorn inspects the parade.

Sion Mills Remembrance Sunday parade

Broccoli and Stilton soup

The late Joe Cullen.

Sad passing of 'one of Strabane's great characters'

County Tyrone Young Farmers' Club (YFC) officers and special guests, from left, county secretary, Zara Preston, county treasurer, Grace Irwin, guest, Vicki Byers, from Legendairy Holsteins, county chairman and guest speaker, Joshua Keys, YFCU president, Kristina Fleming and county PRO, Leah Hamilton, pictured the Tyrone YFC County Dinner held in the Silverbirch, Omagh.

Tyrone Young Farmers' Club celebrates at County Dinner

A special moment for Alisha McKenna, from Omagh, as she poses for her official graduation picture at the 2026 North West Regional College (NWRC) Higher Education and Access Graduation ceremony.

NWRC graduation celebrates local students

Local singer, Alastair Spence, will perform at the upcoming concert in Sion Mills.

Charity concert in Sion Mills

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Carrie Mullane.

Breaking Third member of same family charged in connection with Carrie murder

Strabane Academy PR prefects Jenna, Sophie and Eire, pictured with vice principal, Mrs Sayers, who is celebrating 30 years in education.

Strabane Academy staff recognised for long service

Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Catherine McDaid, pictured at the Gateway to Rural Participation Project celebration in Eclipse Cinemas Lifford Strabane with project partners.

Gateway to Rural Participation marks success

Sport

Action during Sion Swifts' win over Riverdale in the fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup.

Local sides through to last 32

Mark Roarty on the ball for Sion Swifts during the fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup win over Riverdale at Melvin Arena.JC4613CM26

Sion Swifts secure last 32 spot

Kevin McElwee on the ball for Mourne Celtic.JC4614CM26

Mourne Celtic suffer heavy defeat

Ozzie Colhoun joined John Semple, president of the North West Cricket Union (NWCU), Seamus McElroy, Craft Training, sponsor and Raymond Mitchell, NWCU chairman, to present the Qualifying 2 Top Wicketkeeper award to Lucy McGranaghan.JC4607CM26

Sion Mills CC celebrate league success at awards night

Newtownstewart golfers impress

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Annie Shields and Janice Anderson pictured at the Leckpatrick and Dunnalong Harvest Craft Fair in Milliken Hall.JC401CM26

Harvest Craft Fair comes to Leckpatrick and Dunnalong

Strabane Halloween traffic warning

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

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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House prices in Derry City and Strabane have risen by 6.7 per cent over the past 12 months.

Strabane households pay three times UK average for home insurance

Maison's comedy sketch earned him third place in Strabane Academy's 'Search for a Star'.

Strabane Academy pupils shine in 'Search for a Star'

The Shambles band, Aoife, Chris, Cian, Jack and Tristan, performing at 'Search for a Star'.

Strabane Academy students shine

Fuel costs have been soaring because of the conflict in the Middle East which has squeezed global oil and gas supplies.

Council reports £500,000 overspend on fuel and utility costs

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The SDLP has selected Daniel McCrossan MLA as the party's Assembly election candidate for West Tyrone.

McCrossan selected to contest West Tyrone Assembly election for SDLP

Housing Executive investment in Derry City and Strabane District Council area during 2025/26 amounted to £51.18m.

Councillors briefed on Housing Executive plans

‘The Life and Legacy of George Vaughan Esquire’ by Olwen Gormley will be launched at the Old Courthouse in Lifford on November 26.

George Vaughan Esquire book to launch

Premises formerly known as The River Club, the proposed location of childcare facility near Castlefin.

Planning resought to convert East Donegal bar into childcare facility

Community

The family of Joe McSparron who ran the Waterside Half Marathon in Joe’s memory, raising a wonderful £6,102 in support of Foyle Hospice. Pictured are Joe’s sons, Simon and Mark, grandson, Dara and wife, Sandra, presenting the cheque to Foyle Hospice nursing staff.

District notes

A scene from 'Wildwood'.

Laika's 'Wildwood' reviewed

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland has launched its Switch On to Savings campaign to encourage households to take practical steps to reduce their energy bills as winter kicks in. Pictured are Raymond Gormley, head of Energy Policy and Lucy Cochrane, senior Energy Policy officer.

Energy savings campaign launched in Derry City and Strabane

Fiadh and Méabh pictured at the Samhain Céile with mum, Grace.

Samhain Céile in Aghyaran