A MALE cyclist has died in hospital today from injuries sustained in a collision in the Dunmurry area at the weekend.

Timmy Little, aged 45, from the Limavady area was struck by a car on the Glenside Road shortly before 8.30 am on Sunday, October 14.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision and would encourage witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam footage to get in touch by calling 101.

CHIPMONGERS ARE IN TUNE! Chipmongers retailer, Colin Doherty, on ‘saxophone’, and hispartner, Sabrina Filler, ‘lead singer’, are joined by ‘guitarist’ James Kincaid, to celebrate the opening of their new store in Limavady, creating 12 jobs and bringing £130k investment to the local area.

RETAIL and wholesale giant, Musgrave has opened its fourth successful Chipmongers franchise in Northern Ireland, on the Ballyquin Road in Limavady, creating 12 jobs and investing £130k in the local area. 

There are now Chipmongers outlets in Belfast, Lisburn, Ballymena and now Limavady, and the food is proving to be a huge hit with Northern Ireland consumers.

Maurice Cusack, Marketing Manager, Chipmongers, said:  “Our Chipmongers outlets have all the usual favourites but with a modern twist, including the Chipmonger Burger which has a ‘satisfying crunch’, 4oz of 100% fresh Irish beef burger, crispy onions, smoked cheese, mixed leaves topped with hickory BBQ sauce served on lightly toasted brioche bun.

“The menu is so varied that there is something there to suit every taste.”

Chipmongers has just launched a limited-edition music themed menu called, Chipmongers Fest, which will run for 6 weeks, from Wednesday 12^thSeptember to Wednesday 24^th October, and will be available at the Limavady, Belfast, Ballymena and Lisburn stores.

The menu has lots of tempting treats, explained Maurice.  “We have the soul inspired ‘Sweet & Smokey Robinson’ chicken burger, with delicious southern fried chicken, smoked bacon and sweet maple syrup.

“Our blues inspired ‘BB Kinger’ burger features our 4oz fresh beef burgers with caramelised onions, smoked bacon and blue cheese toppings.

“The ‘Limp Brisket’ is our rock n’ roll inspired Topped chips with our slow cooked pulled beef brisket. Finally, our pop inspired dessert ‘Ed Churros’, fried dough pastry covered with everyone’s favourite chocolate sauce and sugar.”

For more information visit Chipmongers.com.  Download and order from their Chipmongers App.

MORE than 300 people queued today to see the latest Taggart Homes in Co Derry – with many hoping to get the keys to a dream new home in Limavady or Culmore over the next few months.

The viewing in Limavady today involved people hoping to be in with a chance to land one of the 20 homes left to sell on the development out of 82 released seven months ago.

Among those hoping to land one of the final Limavady homes were civil servants from Belfast who will be transferring to Ballykelly over the next 18 months as the Department of Agriculture moves to the North West.

Taggart Homes – who design, build and finish the properties – recently started 260 new homes in Derry’s Culmore and market research has demonstrated that there are many cash buyers and approved borrowers in the market place today looking for these homes.

The Limavady development has a broad range of new homes ranging from semis, detached and bungalows to luxury detached which will be completed by this summer.

Work on Culmore began last Monday.

Taggart Homes currently employs 160 people between subcontractors and employees and this will increase in the North West area to more than 300 within the next six months.

Taggarts, established in 1986 as a family-run business, is recognised as key in the revival of the construction industry locally.

These new developments has further boosted employment in other areas such as suppliers of the endless products required for development.

Our picture special is from inside the show home in Limavady – stunning homes set to repeated in Culmore over the next few months.

Between Derry and Limavady there are 7 stunning house designs starting at £127k up to £300k for 2200 sq ft.

Below are more pictures from the exclusive development:

DETECTIVES have arrested a 36-year-old man after a male sustained a serious head injury in an overnight assault.

The 27-year-old was attacked In Catherine Street, Limavady, at about 1.30 am this morning.

He is being treated in Altnagelvin Hospital.

Det Sgt Brian Reid has appealed to anyone with information about the attack to contact police in Limavady on the non-emergency number 101.

THIEVES who made off with a statue of a Celtic god left a cross behind them – and a message with the Commandment: ‘I am the Lord Thy God, They Shall Not Have Strange Gods Before Me’

PSNI officers say they believe those who stole the £6,000 Manannán Mac Lir statue from Binevenagh mountain near Limavady were driven by Christian religious zeal…clearly forgetting the Commandment: ‘Thou Shalt Not Steal’

Mummy’s Boy… Emma Magee and her battling son Callum Logue who lost his brave fight for life on New Year’s Eve

THERE have been glowing tributes paid to Limavady toddler Callum Logue who passed away on New Year’s Eve.

The five year old had been battling a debilitating illness all his young life.

Dozens of messages have been posted on Callum’s Facebook page set up to raise awareness of his condition and also money for treatment.

One message summed all those who had been touched by his short life.

It read: “Heaven has gained a wee fighter and angel rest in peace wee man xx.”

Callum Logue was diagnosed with septo-optic dysplasia shortly after birth.

He was also blind, was taking medication for diabetes.

His family, friends and neighbours in Co Derry have over the years raised thousands of pounds for his treatment.

The wee boy’s parents, Emma Magee and Gerard Logue, had spent long hours researching any cures to his his condition.

Money raised helped him visit China to consider stem cell treatment.

Limavady SDLP councillor Gerry Mullan said: “Everyone knew this little boy and there’s a great deal of sadness throughout the borough.

“This is going to be a very difficult time for the family and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.

“Thousands were raised for little Callum and everyone rallied around. I remember them raising money to go to China. It’s such a very sad start to 2015.”

Family friend and fundraiser Neil Mullan said: “He brought so many people together.

“Everyone wanted to raise money and help him. He was such an inspiration and this really puts life into perspective.

“Gerard and Emma have been through so much and deserve so much credit the way they cared for little Callum. It’s just heartbreaking.”

Hundreds of people are expected to attend Callum’s funeral in his home town on Sunday.

Three men treated in Altnagelvin Hospital after crash

THREE men were taken to hospital following a single vehicle road crash in the early hours of this morning.

The accident happened on he Broad Road in Limavady.

The road was closed for a period but has now reopened.

The three men were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to life threatening.

A 25-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared at Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning charged in connection with the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory near Claudy last Thursday.

Thomas Brolly, of Coolessan Walk, Limavady, faced four charges.

He was charged with possessing cannabis and having the class B drug with intent to supply.

He was also charged with the cultivation of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of the drug.

A PSNI constable told the court police discovered 730 cannabis plants and quantity of the drug ready for street supply in a newly-built house at Farkland Road.

The constable told the court the estimated street value of the haul was between £300,00 and £400,000.

The police witness said following the discovery, the owner of the house was arrested and taken to Strand Road police station.

The court heard while the owner was still being held, Brolly presented himself at the reception desk claiming the drugs were his.

However, during police interviews he said he did so as he was “high on speed.”

The police constable told the court a tenancy agreement was signed by an ‘TI Brolly’, a signature very similar to the accused.

Brolly was remanded in custody to appear in court again on 13 November next.

A MAN who had been self-harming and had a knife held to his chest, has said he might not still be alive if police had not used Taser against him.

Police had gone to the man’s home in Limavady in November 2012 and found that he had cuts to his wrist and appeared likely to cause further self harm.

A Taser was used against him, allowing officers to remove the knife before taking him to hospital for treatment.

All firearms incidents, including the use of Tasers, are referred by the Chief Constable to the Police Ombudsman for independent investigation.

In a statement provided to Police Ombudsman investigators probing the incident, the man said: “If they hadn’t fired the Taser I believe I would have seriously injured myself or perhaps killed myself.”

Police Ombudsman Dr Michael Maguire said examination of police records showed the officer who used the Taser was properly trained to carry the weapon and authorised to use it during this incident.

Dr Maguire concluded the use of the Taser during the incident had been lawful, proportionate and necessary

THREE males were taken to hospital following a two car collision this morning.

Firefighters using hydraulic cutting gear had to free one of the men from one of the vehicles involved in the crash which occurred at just after 7.30am on Broad Road in Limavady. (Limavady Bypass).

All three were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

The PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit is now examining the crash scene.

Any witnesses can contact them on 101.