Two new Toucan crossings and reduced speed limit for Derry

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the switching on of two new controlled pedestrian crossings at Skeoge Road and Maydown Road, Derry along with a reduced speed limit to 40 mph on the Maydown Road.

Schools no longer required to undertake contact tracing

Education settings will no longer be asked to carry out contact tracing of pupils following an agreement between the departments of Education and Health.

Students urged to check entitlements through Department’s ‘Make the Call’ service

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has urged students to check if they could be entitled to benefits by using the Department for Communities’ Make the Call Wraparound service.

Health Minister announces grants for groups supporting carers

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of the first tranche of grants to organisations providing vital support for carers.

Landlords rates discount deadline approaching

Land & Property Services (LPS) is reminding landlords that their rate bill must be paid in full by Thursday 30 September 2021 in order to secure a 10% discount on this year’s rates.