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Derry's veteran bus drivers

We hear from three veteran Ulsterbus drivers who have recently retired. Vinnie Morrison, Andy McGillan and Trevor Tracey tell us stories about their memories from over the years.

Mark is joined by three veteran Ulsterbus drivers who have recently retired. Vinnie Morrison, Andy McGillan and Trevor Tracey tell us stories about their experience and favourite memories from over the years.

We’re treated to a performance from some of the cast of Fame: The Musical ahead of their show at the Millennium Forum. Mark will also be speaking to Daniel Smyth who plays Mr Myers in the production and Mags Anderson, Education Officer with the Millennium Forum

Today the Republic of Ireland play Canada in the Women's World Cup in Perth and we hear by Ireland striker Amber Barrett's dad Sean.

We have an update on the future of the former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre site, after the redevelopment of the derelict site was put out to tender by Derry City and Strabane District Council. Alderman Darren Guy is the UUP councillor for the area joins Mark on the programme.

A new exhibition has opened which explores how land use change has impacted the environment in wider Binevenagh area. Grace McAlister, is the Historic Environment Project Officer with Binevenagh & Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership scheme.

BT Group has announced that over the next two years, they will conduct technical and commercial pilots to convert or upgrade its street cabinets 'those green boxes that you see on our streets' for electric vehicle charging units. We hear from Mark McCall, co-founder of the Electric Vehicle Association NI about this.

1 hour, 17 minutes

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Wed 26 Jul 2023 12:03

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  • Wed 26 Jul 2023 12:03