Northern Constitution out now!

This week's Northern Constitution is out now with a packed 64-page paper, including a special 16 page staycation supplement! 

Leading the front page is news that Causeway Coast and Glens Councillors have voted against seeking judicial review of a Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) ruling on the controversial Magheramore windfarm proposal.

In July the PAC overturned the council's decision to reject Renewable Energy Systems’ application to build six 150m turbines at Magheramore Road. A month later councillors agreed to engage a barrister to review the PAC ruling and determine whether a High Court challenge was feasible. That advice was delivered to planning committee members at a behind-closed-doors meeting earlier this month. Full story on page 3.

There has also been a “substantial number” of fish killed in a pollution incident on the Ballykelly River. The Loughs Agency said 422 fish – mostly trout, were found dead along a 500m stretch of water downstream from the village.
“A thorough investigation into the incident was carried out in collaboration with NIEA’s Water Management Unit,” said a spokesperson. No direct pollution source was identified. However, both agencies suspect that this fish kill may have been caused by a chemical agent, possibly a cleaning substance." Full story on the front page.

Inside we have local stories on Magilligan Over 55s Group, Limavady Probus Club, Change Maker funding boost for 11 projects, and Health Inequalities Report shows life expectancy gap between rich and poor.

On page 10, CRAFT Collective have celebrated their 10th year of opening with a big birthday bash kindly funded by Triangle Community Fund. Guest tutor Leona Davis led the 30 strong group in a fabulous glass painting workshop at their craft unit at Aghanloo Industrial Estate, Limavady. From friends who enjoyed sewing ten years ago to a now successful volunteer led community craft group, Craft Collective is passionate about all things crafty and the joy that it can bring. See all the pictures in this week's Northern Constitution!

We also have photos from a Coffee Morning at Benevenagh Fold in support of Foyle Hospice, and Mission Week Men’s Breakfast.

We have Council round-ups as well as more news and entertainment from across the borough.

In sport we have the latest news, reports and pictures from matches and competitions over the weekend, including football, GAA, hockey, motorsport, athletics and boxing. 

For all this, and much more, pick up your copy of the Northern Constitution today.

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