Covid-19 press conference – 08 June 2020

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill provide an update on the Executive’s Coronavirus recovery strategy and announce intention to reopen smaller retailers from Friday 12 June.

Another lovely #dundeewestend photo!

The pink hawthorn is always the last to flower and very grateful to the West End resident who sent me this!

WestFest Virtual Big Sunday today! #dundeewestend

Remember – you can enjoy this year’s WestFest Big Sunday from the comfort of your own home later today!

2020 is the 10th anniversary of WestFest and a fantastic party had been planned down the Green before COVID-19 scuppered that.

WestFest’s great volunteers have been working behind the scenes to organise a virtual festival so tune in on Sunday for videos and live streams from lots of amazing local acts and DJs.

See you d̶o̶w̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶g̶r̶e̶e̶n̶ online! Details at www.facebook.com/events/238391147459568.

Justice Minister praises police search operation

A police operation in Derry/Londonderry has undoubtedly saved lives, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.

Getting things done – Riverside Drive #dundeewestend

At the request of residents, I have asked the City Council if it could consider replacing the rubbish bins on Riverside Drive just east of the Bridgeview Station Restaurant with ones that are rather more “gull proof” – see below :