Good morning, everyone. ​If you’re just waking up and looking out the window this Sunday, it might not look too dramatic out there. It just looks a bit grey, damp, and standard for January. ​But don't let appearances fool you. ​Temperatures took a significant dip across the North West overnight. All that dampness on the ground has frozen solid, meaning we are waking up to widespread and hazardous icy conditions right across the area. ​Before you head out for the papers or sta

Move over, sunset—there’s a new dawn in town. If you’ve been reaching for the radio dial on your Monday commute and noticed things sounding a bit more energetic (and significantly more "Trekkie"), there’s a reason. The man who once drove you home has officially flipped the switch. Ronan O’Flaherty  has moved from the evening slot to host the brand-new Ronan 'O' Breakfast Show , airing every Monday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM . Goodbye Drive Time, Hello Breakfast For a long time,

​It has been a week of mixed emotions in the world of entertainment. From heartbreaking tributes to rock legends to rare glimpses into private celebrity lives, here is what is making noise right now. ​🎸 Music News: The Cure Mourns Perry Bamonte ​The music world is in mourning following the sad news that Perry Bamonte, former guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at the age of 65. Passing away after a short illness over Christmas, Bamonte was a key figure during th

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If you spent your childhood calling up local radio stations to demand 2 Unlimited or D:ream, you have a lot in common with Dee Curran . The only difference? Dee actually made it behind the microphone. After starting as a volunteer in 2010 during a quiet spell for work, Dee has become a staple of the airwaves. Today, he’s the man responsible for curing the Monday blues with Mid-Morning Monday , broadcasting every week from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM . The Monday Motivator Dee’s show

Runners planning their 2026 race calendar can now secure their place for two of the hottest tickets in North West athletics as registrations officially opened this week for the Waterside Half Marathon and the Strabane Lifford Half Marathons. Organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council, the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, while the Waterside Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026. Festival and Events Manager w