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Bamford Action Plan evaluation published

Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced the publication of an Evaluation of the 2009-2011 Bamford Action Plan.

Top row, left to right: SM Brodison DCM, Lt Ambrose McGonigle MC, L-Cpl Howells. Bottom row, left to right: Cpl Nash MM, Lt Ian Smith MC, RFM Coleman

Commando who fought the Nazis is laid to rest

LIMAVADY lost one of its favourite adopted sons last week when ‘The Happy Amateur’ Ian Smith was laid to rest.

8.2% of workers now claiming dole

DOLE queues stretched in Londonderry over April with 8.2 per cent of working age people now out-of-work and claiming benefits.

New 2.1m euro project launch

A NEW 2.1m euro cross border project will link the villages of Clady and Doneyloop by a new pedestrian footpath, develop the Foyle Wetlands and open up access to the Strabane Canal for walkers and canoeists.

DCC supports local bereaved

LONDONDERRY’S council office will be lit up purple and yellow throughout May in support of Cruse Bereavement Care which supports anyone who has been bereaved by death, no matter what the cause.

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Duo ready to stand up for the Ulster men

THIS Saturday, Ulster take on rivals Leinster in the Heineken Cup Final, at Twickenham and duo Adam Bratton and Jim Galbraith will be there.

Institutes Aaron McEneff moves to North London this summer as he hopes to take his first steps to Premiership stardom after earning a two year scholarship with giants Tottenham Hotspur.

Premiership bound

INSTITUTE starlet Aaron McEneff is joining Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur this summer, Sentinel Sport can reveal.

The Mayor, Alderman Maurice Devenney presenting a civic plaque to John Mooney, second from right, captain of the North County team who were the first team to visit Creevedonnell Cricket Club for a Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup match on Saturday. Included are, from left, Stephen Scroggie, captain of Creevedonnell, Councillor Dave O'Connor, president of North County Cricket Club, and Sammy Patterson, president of Creevedonnell CC. INLS2012-112KM

Old rivals lock horns in Roe

NORTH West clubs had a poor time in the first round of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup, only three booking their places in the next round.

Stephen Wallace pictured at the crease for Newbuildings during Saturday's match aginst Malahide. INLS2012-107KM

Galloway in the spotlight

IT’S a return to league action for Division 2 sides this coming Saturday following their exertions in the new RSA National Cup and no doubt one or two will be glad to be able to focus again on their domestic duties given the importance of league positions this summer.

RSA National Cup draw

THE draw has been made for the second round of the RSA National Cup and it has conjured up some exciting clashes.

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McEleney happy after win video

DERRY City’s Shane McEleney was thrilled following their empathic 4-1 win at bottom club Monaghan United, on Tuesday night.

Lifestyle rss

Proposed changes to driver licensing fees announced

The Department of the Environment today announced the launch of public consultation on proposed changes to driver licensing fees in Northern Ireland.

Cross Border safety event

FOYLE and District Road Safety Committee, in association with the Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland and Donegal County Councilwill stage a Cross Border Road Safety Event for Young People at Bready Cricket Club, today, Wednesday, May 2.

Fasion Show

City of Derry Rugby Club are to host a Fashion Show on Thursday, April 26, at The White Horse Hotel, Campsie, starting at 7.30pm.

Community rss

The music class of 1936 who attended the Convent in Limavady.

150th anniversary appeal

Do you remember ‘the Convent’ in Limavady?

A walk down Memory Lane

Born at home at Mountjoy Street in the Cityside, May Meadows spent many years living at Ivy Terrace before making her home at Rushcroft in the Waterside. She has fond memories of stepping out during the war years when the dance halls and big bands were all the rage...

A walk down Memory Lane

Recalling her youth in the Fountain, Beth Neely, who has been a long-time resident of Tullyally, was in the Cathedral Choir and Brownies...

Pedestrian crossing welcomed

DUP ALDERMAN Maurice Devenney has welcomed the announcement that a pedestrian crossing is to be provided for Duncastle Road in Newbuildings.

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A window on the City’s past

CAN any Sentinel readers help solve the mystery of these two old photographs, which were turned up in the past week.

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Friday 18 May 2012

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