20 Minutes with Mark Patterson Episodes Episode guide
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A History of Strabane Canal
A walk down memory lane at the Strabane Canal with local historian Ken McCormack.
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Danny Boy Festival Cancelled
Limavady's Danny Boy Festival falls victim to changing local circumstances.
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Pedestrians and Parking at Ebrington #2
The latest after Gareth aired his concern on air about cars and pedestrians in Ebrington.
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Parking at Ebrington
Ebrington is seeing more and more development. As it gets busier, where will people park?
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A Six Nations Win for Ireland?
Can Ireland make it two Six Nations rugby titles in a row?
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Scramblers: A Problem in Creggan?
Local concern that off-road scrambler bikes present a danger to life and limb in Creggan.
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Parking Revamp in Derry/Strabane
The Derry/Strabane District Council has agreed a new public parking contract.
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New Cemetery Plan Proceeds ‘At Pace’
After years of debate, the Council confirms plans for the new cemetery at Mullenan.
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Traffic Chaos at the '10 Miler'
Local frustration as the Walled City 10 Mile Road Race causes travel chaos.
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Two More Major Planning Approvals for Ebrington.
Council gives planning approval to two more major projects at Ebrington in the Waterside.
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06/03/2024
Mark Patterson presents a snapshot of life in the north west.
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Affordable School Uniforms
Reaction as Sinn Féin call on education minister to make school uniforms more affordable.
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Student Housing in Rosemount
Housing pressures have often defined Derry. Should a redevelopment in Rosemount go ahead?
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Gardeners: Meet Ben Peilow!
Today’s gardening slot is in the capable hands of young Waterside plantsman Ben Peilow.
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High Speed Rail for Derry?
Mark explores the latest rail infrastructure issues in the north west.
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The London Corporation… and Londonderry
What might the visit of the City of London Corporation mean for Derry?
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Paying for our roads and rivers
Will the A6 dual carriageway to Campsie ever be completed?
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The clean-up of the Mobuoy Dump
The clean-up of the Mobuoy Dump could cost up to £700 million.
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Derry City FC reveal new away kit
Derry City FC reveal new away kit, but what do the fans think?
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One in four children in Derry living in poverty
One in four children in Derry living in poverty.
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Reaction to the A5 funding announcement
Reaction to the A5 funding announcement.
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Questions over the future of Strabane Drama Festival
Huge question marks over the future of the Strabane Drama Festival.
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Irish government is set to restore £400 million pound funding commitment to the A5 dual carriageway project.
Irish government set to restore new commitment to A5.
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Strabane Half Marathon, and Gareth Austin
Would you have the ‘puff’ to get around the Strabane Half Marathon?
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Derry/Strabane Rates – Up 6.5%
As The Council rate will go up 6.5%, Mark gets the responses from Gt James St.
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City centre 'parklet' to be removed following concerns
The show learns that council wants to remove the ‘parklet’ in Derry’s Waterloo Place.
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Should the opening hours of the Grianan fort be extended?
Should the opening hours of the Grianan fort be extended?
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Access to Grianan Fort
Should the Office of Public Works restrict access to the Grianan Fort in Donegal?
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Gareth Austin … and Trees
An offer from the Woodland trust to get the kids out planting the new forest.
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A New Naval Base for Derry?
A report from a right wing think-tank recommends a new naval base for Derry.