Robin Swann officially opens PPE factory in Campsie: NorthWest Medical has created 25 new jobs after being awarded a £6.5m contract to supply face masks to the health service newswireni.com

Man attacked with strimmer in Waterside: A man in his 60s was attacked by a male with a strimmer at Glenshane Road around 9.50pm last night, suffering head and hand injuries, and a broken hip when he fell newswireni.com

Western Trust issues plea to help free up beds: the Western Trust is asking families to pick up relatives promptly, in order to free up beds at a time of great pressure on bed availability newswireni.com

FURTHER FREE TRAVEL FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF: Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that the temporary scheme to provide free travel for health care staff on public transport services will be extended to 31 August 2021. After this time normal charging will resume.

Where now for first dose vaccinations? As regional centres switch to 2nd doses, the remaining options for 1st doses are Mobile Vaccination Clinics and - for over-40s only - Community Pharmacies, says the Department of Health. Full details: newswireni.com

MISSING GIRL IN DERRY: Jade Kelly was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the Waterside area of the city. She is described as being 5'2", wearing a black bomber jacket, black jeans black trainers and a grey top.

CAR COLLISION CLOSES GLENSHANE ROAD: Motorists are advised that the Glenshane Road, between Castledawson and Dungiven, is closed following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are currently in place. Drivers should seek an alternative route.

GLENSHANE ROAD ACCIDENT WAS FATAL: Police have just confirmed a man has died following a two-vehicle collision between a silver Volvo and a tanker on Glenshane Road early this morning. The tanker driver was not seriously injured. The Glenshane Road remains closed.

GLENSHANE VICTIM NAMED: Police have named the man who died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Glenshane Road, between Dungiven and Maghera this morning (Monday, 9th August) as Conor Devine. Conor was 30 years old, and he was from Park, County Derry.

MAN ASSAULTED BY GANG IN BRANDYWELL: Police are currently investigating a serious assault in the area of Deanery Street and Lecky Road between 11PM and midnight on Saturday 7th August. A male was assaulted by a number of people and has sustained a number of injuries.

This is a photo of Conor Devine from Park, released for publication by his family. Conor tragically died in a road traffic collision on the Glenshane Pass this morning.

Charges now follow death of 2-year-old child: Man (32) and woman (24) now charged following death of 2-year-old in Dungannon newswireni.com/section/news

Rally to renew call for Derry Detox centre: Derry Detox Campaign is to hold a rally in Guildhall Square at 2pm on 21st August to call for a Detox Centre in the City, says Cllr Emmet Doyle newswireni.com

Four Welding Academies planned at NWRC - five weeks' training includes £155 per week training allowance newswireni.com/section/news

Fungus found in Altnagelvin: Deep clean under way after aspergillus fungus is found in Altnagelvin's Intensive Care Unit, says Karen Mullan MLA newswireni.com

Investment in street lights across Northern Ireland: Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says £8m will be invested in new energy-efficient LED street lights across Northern Ireland newswireni.com

Man charged with possession of child pornography in Strabane: Man (38) to appear in Strabane Court charged with possession and distribution of indecent images of children newswireni.com/section/news

Western Trust to run special vaccination clinics for pregnant women: the Western Trust is to run special clinics to vaccinate pregnant women in Derry, Omagh and Enniskillen in October newswireni.com

Condemnation of protests today at Foyle Arena vaccine clinic: Anti-vaccine protesters have disrupted a walk-in clinic for new and expectant mothers at Foyle Arena newswireni.com

Police warn of new scams using fake bank apps: Scammers are now using fake bank apps to con victims out of money newswireni.com