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After a decade of planning, St Kevin’s Community College in Dunlavin has received permission to construct a new school campus that will see the capacity at the secondary school increase from 700 to 1,000 students.

SSE Renewables has failed to secure a lucrative electricity supply contract for the Arklow Bank Wind Park II, a project that promised substantial investment in the town, the revitalisation of Arklow Harbour and 80 local jobs.

Public opinion is split over plans for a new five-storey apartment block on Arklow’s North Quay, with some residents hailing the welcome boost to housing and others fearful of the visual impact of the towering 56 ft tall structure.

WICKLOW town is next in line for the rollout of a community CCTV scheme.

Scientists have been able to collect and analyze detailed genetic data from human DNA from footprints left on a beach, air breathed in a busy room and ocean water.

DEPUTY Jennifer Whitmore has welcomed the review on the Citizen’s information Service which highlights the value of volunteers and recognises the work that they have contributed to their communities.

Awards for projects covering a diverse range of topics from solar and wave power to electrifying fruit were claimed by students from schools in Firhouse, Castleknock and Dalkey at SciFest Regional Finals in Dublin this month.

Professional hypnotherapists around Ireland will join together to share experiences and techniques at the inaugural Irish Hypnotherapist Conference in Arklow this May 20 and 21.

The Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Coffee and Classroom’ campaign has been nominated in the ‘Most Innovative’ category in the annual Chambers Ireland Awards.

Scientists have been able to collect and analyze detailed genetic data from human DNA from a beach, air breathed in a busy room and ocean water.