Santa given the green light to visit the North West
It may not be a normal Christmas for many, however there is some very exciting news for the children that are living in the North West. Ocean FM news has just learned that Santa…
Laid off workers advised to sign up for unemployment payment.
North West workers who are laid off today as part of business closures under Level 5 restrictions are being urged to immediately sign up again for the pandemic unemployment payment. The Minister for Social…
Farmers encouraged to use online sales amid Covid concerns
Farmers are being encouraged to continue to buy and sell their animals online where possible during Level 5 lockdown. It comes despite marts being allowed to stay open as part of the new restrictions. Strict…
Brexit breakthrough likely to be announced shortly
A last-minute hitch over fishing is understood to have delayed the announcement of a trade agreement between the UK and EU. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said he thought Boris Johnson was going to…
NPHET recommended the closure of non-essential retail
Restaurants and pubs serving food across the north nwest will close at 3 o’clock this afternoon as part of new restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19. The measures will also see hairdressers and…
Number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise
There were 938 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. A further 68 cases were confirmed in Donegal, There were 9 new cases in Sligo and less than 5 cases…
New transport regulations introduced
The Road Safety Authority in consultation with the Department of Transport, has agreed to grant a temporary exception from certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. It will apply to all drivers…
