Newsbriefs

Proposals to change lockdown restrictions on retail and hairdressers

Non-essential retail and hairdresser/beauty services could reopen from April 26, if proposals are accepted at a meeting on April 15th

The Ballyarnett Roundabout will be closed from midnight tonight until 6am Monday morning to resurface the roundabout

Now 78 venues in Derry signed up for the 50%-off 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme - here's our full list

Practical car and lorry driving tests from 1 September, initially prioritising key workers, says Nichola Mallon

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