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Former DUP mayor who fell out with party set for possible council return amid pressure on party colleague with worst attendance (opens the original)
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A former DUP mayor who fell out with the party could be set for a return amid mounting pressure on a Derry and Strabane councillor over his attendance record. Maurice Devenney could make a return to council chambers amid reports that he has the backing of a number of DUP members in the north west. Gary Wilkinson, who was co-opted by his party to join the council in October 2023 when party colleague Allan Bresland stood down, has the worst attendance record of any current councillor, having atten
Reliance on bank staff ballooned at Antrim Hospital after Causeway maternity closure (opens the original)
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Maternity services at Antrim Area Hospital became more reliant on bank staff and recorded higher sickness absence after Causeway Hospitalâs maternity services were shuttered, new figures show. This comes just days after a similar plan was announced for maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. All live births at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine were ceased in July 2023, with expectant mothers advised to travel to Antrim instead. The new data, released by the Northern Trust followin
International immigration to Northern Ireland plunges by 28% (opens the original)
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International immigration to Northern Ireland has fallen dramatically in the last year. Official figures show the number of international arrivals has fallen by 4,800 people, from 16,900 to 12,100. This has contributed to a slowing in overall population growth. The figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) showing the population reached 1.93 million by mid-2025 â an annual increase of just 0.03 per cent, or 600 people. By contrast, the Republic of Ireland continu
Incoming Bishop of Derry says âwarmthâ of people helped settle nerves ahead of new role (opens the original)
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The incoming Bishop of Derry Michael Router has said any nerves about the new role have been put to bed by the warm welcome of the people of the Diocese. The new Bishop, who replaces the retiring Bishop Donal McKeown, will be installed this Sunday at St Eugeneâs Cathedral. Speaking to the Irish News, he admitted it was âa little bit sort of nerve-wracking and intimidatingâ to take on the new position but praised the âwarmthâ and âhospitalityâ of the people during a series of visits
Catholic diocese may be set for cross-border merger, says bishop (opens the original)
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The outgoing Bishop of Derry has said that a cross-border merger between the Diocese of Derry and the Diocese of Raphoe has not gone off the table in the Vatican. Bishop Donal McKeown made the comments ahead of his final Mass as Bishop of Derry this Sunday in St Eugeneâs Cathedral, before his successor Bishop Michael Router will be installed in a ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Bishop McKeown, who has been a Bishop for 25 years with 12 in the Derry Diocese, is set to remain in the city during hi
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