Newsbriefs

Man arrested following car theft and robbery of postal van

Two men stole silver Fiesta at Clon Elagh, hit another car at Strand Road, then stole parcels from postal van in Blighs Gardens

Tourists returning from Spain should be given immediate testing, to allow them to get back to work, says Colin McGrath MLA

Face coverings must be worn to protect 98,000 vulnerable people shielding who can go out again from the end of July, says Nichola Mallon

From 24 July spectators can attend socially-distanced outdoor sports events and swimming pools can reopen to the general public

Leisure centres in Derry, Strabane and Castlederg to reopen from 7 August for gym and classes only

Funding boost of £10.5m for childcare providers - "I particularly welcome that playgroups will be included," says Gary Middleton MLA

Former Foyle College site is now a focus for anti-social behaviour - Fire Service attended another fire on the site last night (21/07)

Joe Barr, now 61, covered the 738 miles non-stop last week mostly in driving rain in 44 hrs 15 mins, beating previous record by over 4 hours

New FinTrU academy offers 20 graduates quality training in financial services delivered by NWRC and UU

Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride commented: “Social gatherings in private residences have been an issue on both sides of the border"

Mayor says he will talk to Easons NI management to reverse completely the decision to close, or bring forward solutions to protect staff