Phil Taggart sits in for the snapshot from the North West

Phil hears how the police are stepping up patrols around scrambler bikes and quads

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11/04/2025

Mark Patterson presents a snapshot of life in the north west.

• 20 mins

Work begins to restore Austins in Derry

20 Minutes, with Mark Patterson, a snapshot of life in the North West.

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Is Derry’s Restaurant Sector in Trouble?

Summer beckons, but one city centre restaurant closes, and another goes up for sale.

• 20 mins

Bishop Donal McKeown Set to Retire

Mark chats to Bishop Donal McKeown who, aged 75, has announced his intention to retire.

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A Massive New Mural for Austins

Have you seen the new images outside the iconic Austins of the Diamond building?

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Gareth Austin, gardening and White Oaks

Mark and our Friday gardener Gareth Austin visit The White Oaks Project in Donegal.

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Austins – A Progress Report

Mark has an update on progress at Austins of the Diamond.

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Grainne McCafferty Reflects on the Death of Pope Francis

Former Derry school principal Grainne McCafferty reflects on the death of Pope Francis.

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Community Concern After Fire in Historic Herdman’s Mill

Community concern in Sion Mills after a fire has ravaged the historic Herdman’s Mill.

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24/04/2025

Mark Patterson presents a snapshot of life in the north west.

• 20 mins

Gareth Austin Talks... Lawns

Mark can’t stand lawns. Nevertheless gardener Gareth Austin has a masterclass.

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Health Hub at last for Fort George in Derry?

The 'Cityside Health Hub' at fort George finally goes to public consultation

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The New Partnership Between Magee and the Glen Community

Adrian Kelly from Glen Development Initiative on working with the UU at Magee.

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