Draperstown19 Feb 2026'Farm accident hasn't stopped my musical dream'A renowned banjo player, who almost lost a finger, is one of over 150 farmers injured since 2019. 19 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'Tips on how to cope goes a long way' - OT students breaking the mouldA school in Draperstown is part of a groundbreaking project working with occupational therapists12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'A little bit of help goes a long way' - the OT students breaking the mouldA school in Draperstown is part of a groundbreaking project working with occupational therapists.12 Feb 202622 Aug 2025Drugs worth £630,000 seized in searches in County LondonderryTwo men have been arrested after police discover drugs, cash, watches and drugs paraphernalia in Draperstown and Tobermore.22 Aug 202511 Apr 2025Fire crews tackle almost 300 wildfires in a weekNI's chief fire officer says staff are facing "extremely challenging and exhausting conditions". 11 Apr 202524 Feb 2025Colombian musicians teach creativity to NI schoolchildrenThe Mr Klaje Collective from Cali in the South American country rap, sing, dance, play and drum.24 Feb 202512 Oct 2024Men jailed for supplying heroin and cocaineA court hears one car seized by police contained £2.5m of cocaine.12 Oct 202416 Sep 2024Minister's house hit by 'unpleasant' tasting tap waterPeople in areas such as Magherafelt, Castledawson, Draperstown, Ballinderry and Cookstown have reported issues.16 Sep 202416 Dec 2021£5.5m cocaine haul hidden in orange juice palletsSmugglers were trying to get the drugs from Anglesey to Dublin in the back of a haulage lorry.16 Dec 2021
