North West Today Episodes Episode guide
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06/02/2026
A roundup of local news, sport and weather across the north west of Northern Ireland.
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Cancer patient concerned about flights from Donegal
A cancer patient expresses concerns about potential changes to a Dublin flight route.
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Calls for Ebrington Square to be pedestrianised
There have been calls for Ebrington Square in Derry to be pedestrianised.
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Row over Waterside playparks funding
A row has broken out among councillors over the funding of playparks in the Waterside.
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Claudy woman's 'stressful battle' to get pension
A Claudy woman with a terminal brain tumour has 'stressful battle' to access pension.
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Creeslough explosion: Bereaved mum asks government for direct talks
Bereaved mother appeals to Irish government for 'meaningful talks' about public inquiry.
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Calls for increased security at Mobuoy dump
Local council approves motion calling for increased security at Mobuoy dump site.
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Family 'forced' to leave home after sectarian attack
Family 'forced' to leave Waterside home after sectarian attack by 'cowards'.
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'No one ever wants road safety to go wrong'
A dedicated day of coverage to road safety across BBC News NI.
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Overspend of £600,000 in County Derry roadworks
Controversial roadworks in Ballykelly and Greysteel have led to an overspend of £600,000.
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Derry man unable to find NHS dentist feels let down
A Derry man who spent months trying to get a dentist as an NHS patient feels let down.
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Trump drops planned tariffs over Greenland
President Trump has dropped his plans to impose tariffs on eight European countries.
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Strabane traders struggle with rising costs
Business leaders in Strabane are to meet about rising costs, including rates.
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Colin Howell confession to be heard for first time
The confessions of double killer Colin Howell are to be broadcast for the first time.
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James McClean returns to Derry City FC
James McClean has returned to Derry City on a multi-year-deal after leaving Wrexham.
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Gunshots fired in Derry housing estate
Reports of gunshots being fired described as an 'attack on the people' of Currynierin.
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Magee expansion plan 'goes nowhere' without funding
Warning that expansion plan for Magee 'goes nowhere' without funding from Stormont.
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NI-based Iranian man says people 'want this regime gone'
A Northern Ireland based Iranian man tells us of his fears for his family and friends.
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Altnagelvin Hospital staff 'stretched beyond belief'
We hear that staff at Altnagelvin's emergency department are 'stretched beyond belief'.
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Rat problem in Strabane housing development described as 'absolute hell' by residents.
Rat problem in Strabane housing development described as 'absolute hell' by residents.
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Western Trust warning over hospital discharge delays
The Western Trust issues a warning over hospital discharge delays.
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Engagement between abuse survivors and Catholic Church 'deeply healing'
Sisters abused by a former priest say meeting with Catholic Church was 'deeply healing'.
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Backlog of letters and parcels ‘out of control’
Backlog of letters and parcels described as a crisis that went ‘out of control’.
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Shock following death of Donegal businessman
Shock in Donegal after the death of well-known businessman following a suspected assault.
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Snow causes disruption across the north west
Wintry weather conditions have caused widespread disruption across the north west.
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Derry and Strabane house prices rise faster than the rest of the UK
Derry and Strabane house prices rise faster than the rest of the UK.
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Bloody Sunday Trust Chairman says there was an 'air of finality' after Soldier F trial
Bloody Sunday Trust chairman says there was an 'air of finality' after Soldier F trial.
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People from north west among New Year Honours recipients
People from north west among New Year Honours recipients.
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Residents return to their homes after Derry security alert
Residents return to their homes after Derry security alert.
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Families face another Christmas in 'unsafe' homes
Families face another Christmas in homes that are 'unsafe and crumbling around them'.