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Urgent action needed to reverse funding cuts for local charities
Radical and damaging funding change taking place on April 1 - UK Shared Prosperity Fund to be replaced by the Local Growth Fund The 'NI Can't Wait' campaign is holding a gathering in Derry's Guildhall Square to "highlight the serious repercussions waiting in the wings if proposed funding stre...
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Devon MP warns rail 'Cinderella' line cannot support new housing surge
Honiton & Sidmouth MP Richard Foord warns Devon housing plans risk overwhelming 'Cinderella' West of England rail line The Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has warned that government plans to fast-track housing near "well-connected" railway stations could overwhelm East Devon’s ...
Devon MP warns rail 'Cinderella' line cannot support new housing surge
Honiton & Sidmouth MP Richard Foord warns Devon housing plans risk overwhelming 'Cinderella' West of England rail line The Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has warned that government plans to fast-track housing near "well-connected" railway stations could overwhelm East Devon’s ...
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Devon MP warns rail 'Cinderella' line cannot support new housing surge
Honiton & Sidmouth MP Richard Foord warns Devon housing plans risk overwhelming 'Cinderella' West of England rail line The Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has warned that government plans to fast-track housing near "well-connected" railway stations could overwhelm East Devon’s ...
‘Community of Dragons’ event returns to power Torbay’s future
Local Spark Torbay brings changemakers together at Paignton's Parkfield House for networking, speakers and live pitches focused on building a stronger local economy The ‘Dragons’ are coming to help Torbay to a brighter future. Community business support organisation, Local Spark Torbay, is to...
David Thomas: Budget plans aim to secure Torbay’s long-term stability
Torbay Council prepares to agree its 2026/27 budget, with investment in key services and regeneration alongside difficult funding decisions This week the council will set its budget for the coming year, 2026/27. It is never an easy task. The cost of delivering services continues to rise, some...
‘Community of Dragons’ event returns to power Torbay’s future
Local Spark Torbay brings changemakers together at Paignton's Parkfield House for networking, speakers and live pitches focused on building a stronger local economy The ‘Dragons’ are coming to help Torbay to a brighter future. Community business support organisation, Local Spark Torbay, is to...
David Thomas: Budget plans aim to secure Torbay’s long-term stability
Torbay Council prepares to agree its 2026/27 budget, with investment in key services and regeneration alongside difficult funding decisions This week the council will set its budget for the coming year, 2026/27. It is never an easy task. The cost of delivering services continues to rise, some...
‘Community of Dragons’ event returns to power Torbay’s future
Local Spark Torbay brings changemakers together at Paignton's Parkfield House for networking, speakers and live pitches focused on building a stronger local economy The ‘Dragons’ are coming to help Torbay to a brighter future. Community business support organisation, Local Spark Torbay, is to...
David Thomas: Budget plans aim to secure Torbay’s long-term stability
Torbay Council prepares to agree its 2026/27 budget, with investment in key services and regeneration alongside difficult funding decisions This week the council will set its budget for the coming year, 2026/27. It is never an easy task. The cost of delivering services continues to rise, some...
Lidl submits plans for new North Devon store after 'overwhelming' support
Lidl GB planning application for new Tinever Road supermarket in Braunton and Chivenor submitted to North Devon Council (Ref: 81418) A supermarket chain has submitted a formal planning application for a new store in North Devon following a public consultation. Lidl GB is seeking permission fr...
Lidl submits plans for new North Devon store after 'overwhelming' support
Lidl GB planning application for new Tinever Road supermarket in Braunton and Chivenor submitted to North Devon Council (Ref: 81418) A supermarket chain has submitted a formal planning application for a new store in North Devon following a public consultation. Lidl GB is seeking permission fr...
Lidl submits plans for new North Devon store after 'overwhelming' support
Lidl GB planning application for new Tinever Road supermarket in Braunton and Chivenor submitted to North Devon Council (Ref: 81418) A supermarket chain has submitted a formal planning application for a new store in North Devon following a public consultation. Lidl GB is seeking permission fr...
REVIEW: Local drama group deliver memorable ensemble performance in Dancing at Lughnasa
Thurles Drama Group deliver a world class revival of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa On Monday evening at the The Source Arts Centre, Thurles Drama Group delivered a truly masterful production of Dancing at Lughnasa, a feat of mesmeric ensemble acting that held the audience in rapt attentio...
Permission granted for extension to Waterford housing estate in popular seaside town
37 residential units are set to be constructed at Newtown Park in Tramore Planning permission has been granted for the extension of a housing estate in a popular seaside town in County Waterford. A further 37 residential units are set to be constructed at the existing Newtown Park estate in T...
REVIEW: Local drama group deliver memorable ensemble performance in Dancing at Lughnasa
Thurles Drama Group deliver a world class revival of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa On Monday evening at the The Source Arts Centre, Thurles Drama Group delivered a truly masterful production of Dancing at Lughnasa, a feat of mesmeric ensemble acting that held the audience in rapt attentio...
NEWS: Tipperary Town Chamber of Commerce struggling to hold Annual General Meeting
In May 2023, four committee members stepped down, one due to health concerns. Since then, the remaining trio has been unable to bring the group together for an AGM. The Tipperary Town Chamber of Commerce has struggled to hold an Annual General Meeting or to select a new committee. Since the l...
'The system is broken': Assessment of Need system stifling kids' development
A councillor spoke after details emerged that children, who may have autism in the HSE Dublin and Midlands region, including county Longford, are waiting to be assessed The number of children and young people in county Longford with a disability waiting on an Assessment of Need is estimated t...
'Imbalance must be addressed': Number of gardaí in Longford at lowest point in a decade
The latest statistics show that there are currently 124 gardaí operating in the county There are fewer gardaí stationed in County Longford than at any point in the last decade, new figures have revealed. The news won't come as a major surprise to local political representatives who have been ...
Leitrim residents advised of water outage following unplanned power cut
A disruption to water supply is impacting Cloone and surrounding areas, with repair works scheduled to continue until 5pm today, Wednesday, February 25. Uisce Éireann have advised that a water outage is currently affecting South Leitrim as a result of an unplanned power cut. The disruption to...