• Derry & Strabane reps brand Taoiseach Simon Harris 'out of touch' over comments on Belfast, Derry v Paris, Berlin

    It follows recent Mr Harris’ recent comments that people of his generation were more familiar with Berlin and Paris than they were with places like Derry and Belfast. At the April Full Council meeting this week, Sinn Féin councillor Paul Boggs proposed that the council writes to Mr Harris, asking that he establish a citizens’ assembly on unity “as a matter of urgency”. “Young people on this island are leaving in droves to seek better opportunities elsewhere,” Councillor Boggs said. “And the...

  • City street lights "misbehave" after ransomware attack

    The UK's Leicester City Council was thrown into chaos last month when a crippling cyber attack forced it to shut down its IT systems and phone lines. But the ransomware attack also had a more unusual impact in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

  • Profoto is Developing LED Lights and Softboxes for Hollywood Cinema

    After focusing only on supporting the art of still photography for more than 55 years, Profoto is developing a new line of LED lights and "light shaping tools" for use in the cinema market. [Read More]

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  • Huawei rolls out Pura 70, 70 Pro, and 70 Ultra to international markets

    Huawei quietly unveiled its Pura 70 series smartphones across international markets, opening a new chapter for its flagship lineup. The series includes the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, and Pura 70 Ultra with new camera systems, updated aesthetics, and obviously a new name. Notably absent from the lineup is the Pura 70 Pro+, which will remain exclusive to the Chinese market. All three Pura 70 models feature the new Kirin 9010 chipset, manufactured on the 7nm process by SMIC. While Huawei has not...

  • IN PICTURES: Jiving to the beat and grooving in the street at Derry Jazz Festival

    Pictured are artists and revellers at the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival in Derry.

  • What’s Driving You Crazy? – A “How To” on reporting broken street lights or traffic signals

    LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) - How to let someone know if there's a traffic-related problem. Viewer Barbara has a question that maybe you've wondered about, too: “Who do I contact about a street light that's out?” It all depends on where you live. In the City of Las Vegas, they have a page for []

  • Derry & Strabane Council to seek full audit of 'dirty and dangerous' road signage

    A motion, put forward by SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack at a Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, proposed contacting the Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd, to request an “immediate full survey and audit of the conditions of their directional and safety signage, with a view to implementing immediate improvements here.” The motion added: “This Council acknowledges the poor, dirty, absent and even dangerous condition of many of our road safety measures, such as signage and bollards....

  • Childcare provision in NW ‘on its knees’ warns Derry & Strabane Alderman as costs soar

    It follows a motion by UUP Alderman Derek Hussey, at the April Full Council meeting, which proposed writing to the Executive Office and calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to “prioritise cross-departmental financing of a viable early years childcare strategy”. A poll, by Employers for Childcare, found that 73 percent of childcare providers had either increased fees at the start of this year or intend to by June. Alderman Hussey said that as the Cost of Living continues to rise, childcare...

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    Lane of I-10 high-rise to close for street light repairs in New Orleans

    A two-day lane closure will occur on the Interstate 10 high-rise for street light repairs starting Saturday, April 27.

  • Health heroes from Derry, Strabane and Limavady among those honoured at Western Trust awards

    More than 240 staff and guests, including award winners, colleagues and management from across the Western Trust joined together at a special ceremony held at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on Thursday 18 April 2024. Awards were made in nine categories celebrating care, innovation, leadership and excellent services being delivered each day by dedicated individuals and teams. Among the winners was Michelle Doyle, Homeless Nurse, Labre Hub, Derry, who was named Frontline Champion of the Year...