41 new jobs for Strabane Posted: 10:51 am April 20, 2021
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Donegal based manufacturing firm,
Houston Precision Engineering (HPE) has purchased over three acres of land in Strabane Business Park to build a new factory, which will lead to the creation of 41 new engineering jobs.
HPE provides high quality engineering services, focusing primarily on metal fabrication and precision machining services, to regional, national and international customers.
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Welcoming HPE to Northern Ireland, Kevin Holland, Invest Northern Ireland’s CEO said, “Northern Ireland has a long and proud history of manufacturing and engineering brilliance which forms the cornerstone of our economy. This investment by HPE will significantly contribute to this already vibrant and sophisticated advanced manufacturing and engineering sector. The increased capacity it creates will enable HPE to grow and thrive in international markets.
Donegal County Council has published the tender for the Muff part of the Derry-Muff greenway.
The 2.3km section – of an overall 10km route – will be delivered under the support of the cross-border North West Greenway Network.
The works will include segregated infrastructure, the widening of existing footpaths, new and upgraded lighting, landscaping, drainage works and the provision of bicycle parking facilities at Muff Community Park.
Funding has been provided by INTERREG VA, administered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), with match-funding from the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland and the Department for Transport in Ireland.
The route is part of 46.5kms being developed by Donegal County Council in conjunction with the lead partner, Derry City & Strabane District Council.
Could you adopt a red phone box? Achilleas Papakitsos (centre) serves coffee to customers from a phone box in Guildford. Originally from Greece he was made redundant from his job as a waiter and with a friend, Lily Deluca, purchased a phone box and set up the Lily London coffee kiosk. Gillian Anderson 16 March, 2021 12:03
BT today revealed that five of its iconic red phone boxes in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area are up for grabs as it urges local communities to take advantage of a scheme to help transform them for the 21st Century.
Redundant phone boxes, once a lifeline of communication before the arrival of mobile phone networks, have been transformed into everything from defibrillator units and mini history museums to art galleries and book exchanges.
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Those closest to veteran Civil Rights activist Eamonn McCann vow that he will be on the streets of Derry championing the causes closest to his heart
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Veteran civil rights campaigner Eamonn McCann will continue to be a ‘thorn in the side of the political establishment’ despite stepping down as a councillor.
Those closest to him insist that the renowned orator will again be on the streets of Derry with is trademark megaphone in hand.
Earlier this week, the Derry man announced that he will be resigning from his role as a councillor on health grounds.
Derry residents angry over placement of criminals in city centre bail accommodation
The pandemic has led to an increase in demand for temporary accommodation for offenders
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People living in Derry have expressed growing concern about the placement of criminals in temporary accommodation around the city.
The Derry News has learned that in one case a ‘notorious’ paedophile was placed in a street just doors away from young families.
Other violent offenders from different parts of Northern Ireland have been granted court bail to reside in B&Bs and hostels in the city.
Residents are ‘outraged’ and have questioned whether risk assessments were carried out prior to these placements.