Derry ‘pop up’ shop to offer advice on online safety, security and child...
A ‘pop up shop’ providing advice on online safety and security will take place in Foyleside shopping centre in Derry tomorrow. Members of the public will be able to have mobile devices scanned for...
View ArticleMen armed with baseball bats have tonight attacked two houses in the Creggan...
Two houses in the Creggan area of Derry have been attacked tonight by a gang armed with baseball bats. The attacks took place in the Ballymagowan area of the estate. Police were called to the scene...
View ArticleReport shows Derry MLAs among ‘most connected’ with their constituents...
Derry’s MLAs are among the “most connected” through social media with their constituents, a newly released report shows. A report commissioned by Stratagem has highlighted a marked departure in how...
View ArticleFoyle MLA Colum Eastwood to become first serving SDLP leader to address UUP...
Colum Eastwood is to become the first serving SDLP leader to speak at an Ulster Unionist Party conference. The Foyle MLA will address delegates at their annual conference being held tomorrow in the...
View ArticleBaseball attacks on Derry homes... ‘Everyone should have the right to live...
Last night’s attacks on two homes in the Creggan area of Derry have been condemned by local Sinn Fein councillor Kevin Campbell. Local people in Ballymagowan told “Derry Now” two houses had their...
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Weather: A few clouds but mostly dry
Mist or fog will clear and the day will be slightly cloudy and dry with the odd patch of light drizzle or rain. Highs of 9 to 12 degrees Celsius with mainly light south to southeasterly breezes. If...
View ArticleTraffic Report: Thursday October 20th 2016
Magazine Street has reopened from Shipquay Street to Castle Street following roadworks that took place this week and traffic is moving in the area. So far, no other delays around Derry have been...
View ArticleArchibald ‘shocked and saddened’ at death of elderly woman killed by cattle
East Derry Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said she is shocked and saddened at the death of a woman on a farm near Garvagh in Co Derry. Breige McKeefry, aged in her 70s, was fatally injured on...
View ArticleDerry runner named Masters Athlete of the Year following a superb season
A Derry athlete’s superb record over the past few years has been formally recognised by being named the Northern Ireland Masters’ Athletics Association Athlete of the Year for 2015/16. Derry Track...
View ArticleAlmost 3,000 people in East Derry to be removed from Electoral Register...
Almost 3,000 voters in East Derry are about to lose their right to influence future elections if they don’t contact the Electoral Office and demand the right to have their names on the Electoral...
View ArticleFoyle MP Mark Durkan slams HMRC for Concentrix failures
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has strongly criticised HMRC at Westminster for the plight of many tax credit claimants in Derry following investigations by Concentrix. Speaking during a Westminster Hall...
View ArticleFamily of Felicity McCloskey present Altnagelvin Cardiology Ward with £13,000
The Cardiac Fund at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry has been presented with £13,800 by the McCloskey family from Dungiven. The donation was raised by the family hosting a fun run, charity evening and...
View ArticleDeery family meet commanding officer of British soldier who shot dead Derry...
The commanding officer of the British soldier who fired the fatal shot that killed a 15-year-old Derry boy over 44 years ago, wept in court today as he offered the family his condolences. Trevor Wilson...
View ArticleLISTEN: Police issue travel advice to motorists following fatal incident on M2
Motorists travelling to or from Derry ot Belfast are being advised to avoid the M2 following a fatal incident at Sandyknowes roundabout. Here, PSNI Inspector Rosie Leech details the traffic disruption...
View ArticleAny plans for the weekend? Don't do anything until you check out the weather...
It will remain dry and cloudy overnight with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Tomorrow wil be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells, maximum temperature 13°C. Sunday will also be mainly dry with bright...
View ArticleDerry behind rest of North for nursery school spending
Government spending on nursery school education in Derry is less than almost all other parts of Northern Ireland, it has emerged. The Derry News has revealed the Foyle constituency has received a...
View ArticleLisa’s legacy inspiring young people
The legacy of Lisa Orsi, the young Gaelic footballer from Derry who died in tragic circumstances in March last year, is inspiring other young people to live life to the full. Lisa (pictured), from the...
View ArticleDid you buy a Club Derry ticket for the half-time draw at Celtic Park on...
Were you at Sunday’s GAA football championship double-header at Celtic Park in Derry? Did you buy a Club Derry ticket for the half-time draw? Well, it is worth checking your number – as you could be...
View ArticlePolice seek help in finding missing man
Police in Co Derry are appealing for help in finding Matthew Watterson who has been reported missing. A PSNI spokesperson said police in Magherafelt were concerned for his welfare. The spokesperson...
View ArticleAirtricity Premier Division: Celebrations at Brandywell as Derry City come...
DERRY CITY 2, SLIGO ROVERS 1 Derry City came from behind to defeat Sligo Rovers and clinch third place in the league table in their last home game of the season at Brandywell tonight. Pat McCann...
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