Foyle Search and Rescue partners Electric Ireland in equipment appeal
Foyle Search and Rescue has launched a campaign with energy supplier Electric Ireland to raise vital funds for life-saving rescue equipment for the Derry-based charity. The voluntary based registered...
View ArticleSr Clare died doing what she 'believed was beautiful': mourners at her...
The young Derry nun killed in the Ecuadorian earthquake three weeks ago died doing what she “believed was beautiful,” mourners at her funeral were told. Sister Clare Theresa Crockett (33) was one of...
View ArticlePolice hunt Derry 'flasher'
Police in Derry say they are investigating a report that a man exposed himself to a woman as she walked along the Bay Road area of the city. The incident occurred at around 12.15pm on Tuesday last as...
View ArticleAnnual Foyle Search & Rescue door-to-door collection begins tonight
The annual two-week door-to-door collection to raise vital funds for the Derry-based Foyle Search & Rescue charity begins tonight. Members of the public are being urged to support the initiative...
View ArticleLegal challenge over Derry pollution report to be discussed in private
A legal challenge lodged against the publication of a study into the potential health impact of any pollution on people living in a number of areas in Derry will not be discussed in public. The report...
View ArticleCoroner to question PSNI over Derry man's death
The uncle of a Derry man whose body was recovered from the River Foyle three weeks after he was reported missing has raised questions over the ‘duty of care’ shown by the police to his nephew prior to...
View ArticleEarly morning Derry vigil to mark start of 1916 Easter Rising executions
A vigil is to be held in Derry in the early hours of tomorrow morning to mark the first executions of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. The event will take place at 3.45am at the newly-unveiled...
View ArticleDerry City FC Lotto: this week's winning numbers
The winning numbers in this week’s Derry City FC Lotto are: 3, 4, 9, 21 Prize £1,150 To play Derry City Lotto go to: www.clublottery.com If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us...
View ArticleEA Sports Cup QF: Derry City pop the Cork to reach sem-finals
Derry City booked their place in the EA Sports Cup semi-finals with an extra time win over hotly fancied Cork City in their quarter-final clash at Turners Cross tonight. Derry went behind in the ninth...
View ArticleEarly morning Derry candlelight vigil marks first of the 1916 Easter Rising...
A candlelight vigil was held in Derry in the early hours of this morning to mark the first executions of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. Around 100 people attended the ceremony staged at 3.45am...
View ArticleCouncil meeting cancelled due to lack of councillors in attendance
A dispute has broken out after it emerged that a recent Derry City and Strabane District Couneil committee meeting had to be cancelled due to the lack of elected members in attendance. The meeting of...
View ArticleConcerns over plans for more new homes in Culmore
Concerns have been expressed by residents living the Culmore area of Derry who have received notification of plans to build a new housing development close to their homes. The letters were received by...
View ArticleRecord numbers enjoy City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Over 40,000 visited Derry for the annual City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, according to organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council. The five-day event, which came to a close last...
View ArticleLouise James pays tribute to 'Team Evan'
Louise James paid tribute to all those who took part in yesterday's Belfast Marathon or donated funds in support. The Derry woman took part in the marathon in memory of the members of her family who...
View ArticleBook of condolence presented to family of Paddy Bogside Doherty
Members of the extended family of the late Paddy Bogside Doherty, the veteran Civil Rights activist who passed away in January last, have been presented with a book of condolence opened in the city in...
View ArticleFinal preparations underway for major Derry 1916 Rising re-enactment
Final preparations are underway for a major pageant being staged in Guildhall Square next week as part of Derry’s 1916 Easter Rising centenary celebrations. Over 100 performers take part in a live...
View ArticleElection 2016: Sinn Féin support Bradley debate inclusion
Sinn Féin's Maeve McLaughlin has backed calls for Independent Assembly candidate Kathleen Bradley to be included on this week's Radio Foyle election debate. The call comes after the local station was...
View ArticleDerry’s new state-of-the-art recycling centre to reopen at Pennyburn
The new-look Pennyburn Recycling Centre will reopen to the public on 16 May after a temporary closure to facilitate major refurbishment works that have transformed into a new multi-functional Recycling...
View ArticleChildren in Crossfire to host 20th Anniversary Ball
The Derry charity Children in Crossfire will host its Anniversary Ball on Saturday June 4, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Following on from the hugely successful ‘Wedding’ event last year...
View ArticleDurkan stands with world’s forgotten children
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has shown his support for the world’s forgotten children at the Westminster launch of Save the Children’s new global campaign – Every Last Child. Mr Durkan is also encouraging...
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