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Derry and Strabane District Council has announced a number of initiatives to clean up and improve Strabane Town centre. It comes after concern was expressed at the dilapidated state of parts of the town, and a perception that there's been a lack of investment in the area. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan acknowledges that major public realm works are in the pipeline, and says he and others will be actively seeking to ensure that is rolled out as quickly as possible. In the meantime, he says it's important that the council demonstrate its commitment to Strabane, and show the people there that ...

Watch: 80 firefighters battle blaze after coffin factory hit by lightening Efforts to quell a major fire that broke out at a coffin maker’s business are likely to continue into Monday, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said. The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon at O’Doherty and Sons Coffin and Casket manufacturers in Railway Street, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, with reports that it was struck by lightning. Around 80 firefighters had been dispatched to tackle the fire on Sunday night, with the public urged to avoid the area. Huge fire in Strabane Town centre, please avoid. Looks lik...

Help is at hand for anyone struggling in the district IT has been a challenging few months for people across the district and community support has been more essential than ever, for local families faced with unexpected levels of hardship. Rural areas have been particularly impacted, with the additional challenges of limited digital connectivity, reduced access to services and social isolation. Local Community Growth Partnerships, working closely with Derry City and Strabane District Council, initiated a widespread community response to the Covid crisis which is still very much operational on...