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PMS dedicate awards to Titanic passengers

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:42:18 GMT

PORTRUSH Music Society’s production of ‘Titanic’ has scooped two awards at a prestigious UK competition.

Coronation Day parade bound for Garvagh

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:32:32 GMT

GARVAGH Presbyterian Church will host a special thanksgiving service to commemorate the Queen’s Coronation next month.

Accused told acquaintance he stabbed pensioner

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:50 GMT

A man accused of murdering Coleraine pensioner NOrman Moffatt, admitted to a woman that he stabbed him, a court has been told.

MP keeps pressure on over DVA jobs

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:20:15 GMT

East Londonderry MP, Gregory Campbell has again written to Transport Minister Stephen Hammond MP re-iterating the strong case for the DVA to remain in Coleraine.

Arts Committee offers double bursary chance for the John Hewitt Summer School

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:59:15 GMT

RESIDENTS of the Borough with an interest in arts and literature will be excited to know that thanks to Coleraine Borough Arts Committee, there are not one but TWO bursaries to be awarded to attend this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School in Armagh in late July.

Royal seal of approval for ‘Digital Causeway’

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:35 GMT

The Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sam Cole welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent to the Borough yesterday (Monday), to discuss economic development.

Magician Rodd is ‘close-up’ master

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:53:30 GMT

NOW you see it, now you don’t.

Tears, laughter and lots of memories at leaving Mass for Loreto College pupils

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:29 GMT

THE Class of 2013 and their parents celebrated the end of seven happy years at Loreto College with a special Mass held celebrated by Father Raymond McCullagh last Thursday evening.

The River Bann snapped by ISS

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:13 GMT

HERE is the River Bann - captured from the International Space Station (ISS).

Over £6.6m spent on road works in Coleraine area

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:53 GMT

THE Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy has commended Roads Service and its contractors for “delivering a comprehensive range of road schemes and maintenance work” costing £6.62 million in the past year in Coleraine.

Council plans are an attack on ‘responsible dog owners’

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:59:22 GMT

THE dog control orders that Coleraine Borough Council have put out for consultation are an “attack on responsible dog owners,” according to a member of the Barking Mad protest group.

Daniel named Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Co Londonderry

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:07 GMT

CASTLEROCK Cadet Daniel Hatcher has been honoured at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle where he was formally appointed to serve in the role of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Londonderry for the coming year.

Average house price on north coast just under £120k

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:08 GMT

THE average house price on the North Coast is now £119,934.

Ranger McCormick’s parents guest of honour at Royal Irish Regiment evening

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:02 GMT

THE parents of a young Coleraine soldier killed in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday will be the guest of honour at a special evening of music in aid of the Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund in Londonderry next month.

School celebrating success and nurturing leaders for learning

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:01 GMT

Helen McCambridge, a Year 6 teacher at Mill Strand Integrated School & Nursery has become one of the youngest teachers to gain the Professional Qualification for Headship PQH(NI) in Northern Ireland.

Moffatt murder trial

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:02:31 GMT

A man accused of the murder of Coleraine pensioner Norman Moffatt will go on trial later this week.

‘We’re more than just a football club’

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:32:09 GMT

REPRESENTATIVES from Coleraine Football Club made a heartfelt plea to Coleraine Borough Council last Tuesday night in their fight to have a 3G pitch installed at Coleraine Showgrounds.

Coleraine Heart Town puts their best foot forward!

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:28:16 GMT

COLERAINE Heart Town put their best foot forward as they took part in British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland’s Heart Walk, starting at Christie Park in Coleraine.

47 suicide deaths in constituency

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:22:23 GMT

FORTY seven people took their own lives in the East Derry constituency from 2009 to 2011 - according to figures obtained by SDLP MLA John Dallat.

Get your hands on £100,000

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:20:02 GMT

CAUSEWAY Enterprise Agency and its ten local business “champions” launched the £100,000 Venture Causeway competition last week and invited local businesses and start-ups to pitch for a slice of the £100,000 prize.