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Coroner's ruling 'marks a degree of justice and closure' - Gerard Hampson family

In a statement issued yesterday following the conclusion of the inquest held in Omagh Courthouse, Mr Hampson's family said while they still had questions that may never be answered, they felt coroner's ruling 'marks a degree of justice and closure.' ...

10 Feb 2022 at 16:00

Derry News

Inquest date set into death of Derry man whose body was found on shores of Lough Neagh in 2008

The inquest into the death of a Derry man who was found dead on the shores of Lough Neagh six weeks after he disappeared is scheduled to begin in Omagh at the end of this month.. Gérard Hampson, 53, of Northland Road in the city was last seen ...

21 Jan 2022 at 21:52

Local News

Film captures local connections to Lough Neagh

A film crew has been filming the length and breadth of Lough Neagh in a bid to showcase the Lough and its shoreline in a short film which will be promoted by The Lough Neagh Partnership. Local people have been interviewed and footage has ...

25 Dec 2021 at 21:14

Derry News

Inquest for Derry man Gerard Hampson could take place in January

An inquest into the death of a Derry man found on the shores of Lough Neagh over 13 years could be held in January, a preliminary hearing heard has heard. Gérard Hampson, whose last address was Northland Road in Derry, disappeared some ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:25

Local News

Family of Gerard Hampson 'annoyed' at length of time PSNI has taken to disclose relevant information

Counsel for the family of a Derry man whose body was found at Lough Neagh in 2008 have expressed their 'annoyance' at the length of time it has taken the PSNI to disclose relevant information in what a coroner described as 'the ...

09 Sept 2021 at 15:24

County Derry Post

Blue-green algae is back in Lough Neagh

The NI Environment Agency has confirmed the presence of the toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh. Traces of cyanobacteria were found in two locations of County Antrim. One was detected at Rea’s Wood and the other one at ...

01 Mar 2024 at 13:40

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Sinn Féin MP raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State

Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy directly raised the need to take Lough Neagh into public ownership with the British Secretary of State. Speaking from London, the Mid Ulster MP said: “There has long been a case for taking ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:31

Northern Ireland

Arson threatens Lough Neagh conservation project

An arson attack has threatened a bird conservation project in Co Tyrone. A shed housing essential equipment for a comprehensive study of wildlife in the Killycolpy area of Lough Neagh was burned down. Peter Harper, ...

17 Jul 2023 at 15:47

Northern Ireland

SDLP submits motion to recall Assembly over Lough Neagh crisis

The SDLP has submitted a motion to recall the Assembly over the Lough Neagh crisis. SDLP Assembly leader Matthew O’Toole MLA submitted the motion on Tuesday, saying the algae growth on the Lough “is a catastrophe ...

19 Sept 2023 at 18:41

Northern Ireland

Public meeting highlights problem of toxic algae in Lough Neagh

A public meeting to express concern around a huge bloom of toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh has heard that the situation should be categorised as an emergency. Those in attendance packed an auditorium at ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:14

County Derry Post

Campaigners hold "wake" for Lough Neagh

Environmental campaigners held a "wake" for Lough Neagh at the weekend amidst the ongoing crisis at the Lough as it remains polluted by toxic algae. Activists from campaign groups Love our Lough, Surfers ...

20 Sept 2023 at 17:01

Northern Ireland

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

There have been 168 confirmed reports of toxic blue-green algae in waterways across Northern Ireland since May. With public concern growing over the impact of the algae at Lough Neagh, the chief ...

21 Sept 2023 at 16:01

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