Entries by Adam Goodall

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‘Cool, credible, cheap’ Derry named one of best places to live in UK

Derry has been hailed as the best place to live in Northern Ireland in a survey by The Sunday Times. The newspaper praised the city as “cool, credible and cheap” in its annual UK-wide list, highlighting the benefits of “years of investment” and the millions of pounds spent regenerating the town centre. Judges added: “Younger […]

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Taoiseach meets NW Development Fund

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has visited Derry to discover the positive impact the North West Regional Development Group is having on regional growth. Attendees at the Guildhall meeting were updated about ongoing work between Derry City and Strabane District Council, Donegal County Council, regional strategic partners and central government to deliver economic growth, investment and […]

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GEMX launches to promote engineering excellence

The North West Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Collaborative Growth Network has recently rebranded as GEMX – Generating Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence. The network, supported by Invest Northern Ireland through its Collaborative Growth Programme, aims to raise awareness of manufacturing and engineering within the North West, develop a pipeline of talent, and encourage collaboration between industry […]

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Businesses Surge ahead with £1m digital programme

North West firms can now boost their digital capabilities by signing up for a £1million support initiative. The Digital Surge programme introduces small and medium-sized local businesses to a range of digital tools through workshops, mentoring, masterclasses and network cluster events. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s head of business, Kevin O’Connor, said the NI-wide […]