164 people died by suicide in North in first six months of 2017
SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said that the failure to agree and implement a new suicide prevention strategy for Northern Ireland is a damning indictment of politics. Mr Durkan was...
View ArticleFoyle MLA says there are 'no plans' to privatise council's bin collection...
The Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton has said that he has received assurances from Derry City and Strabane District Council that there are no plans to privatise bin collections. Mr Middleton said that it...
View ArticleDerry cancer charity preparing for another massive year
by Marianne Flood Cancer Research held its glittering charity ‘Sooner Ball’ on Saturday night. The event was organised by the Legenderry Cancer Research UK Committee, who recently handed over a cheque...
View ArticleMan receives suspended sentence at Derry Crown Court for claiming over...
A man was convicted at Derry Crown Court today for claiming over £59,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. Victor Macleod (64) of Rathmore Road, Derry, claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit...
View ArticleUlster Orchestra to accompany readings from Derry author's memoirs
The Ulster Orchestra will perform in Derry later this month as part of a Foyle Film Festival event celebrating the work of local author Tony Doherty. Doherty will read extracts from his memoirs, This...
View ArticleWhistling Donkeys headline Greysteel charity bash
Anyone travelling through Greysteel on Friday night couldn't have missed the music booming out from the two massive marquees in the village. The two forty-feet tents were erected by local man Stephen...
View ArticlePolice to step up patrols in parking hotspots to tackle persistent issues
By Alan Healy The PSNI has said that it will be increasing patrols in area of Derry as a direct result of concerns over parking issues, it has emerged. It comes after the Derry News revealed last week...
View ArticleDevelopers planning new Derry superstore call for ban on right turns at busy...
By Alan Healy The developers behind a massive new superstore in Derry have called for a ban on motorists turning right at one of the busiest junctions in the city. The recommendation emerged as part of...
View ArticleDerry firefighters fear high-rise disaster if cutbacks go ahead
By Ursula Duddy Derry firefighters said this weekend that they were 'disgusted' and 'afraid lives will be lost', particularly in the event of a high-rise fire, if cutbacks in both the city’s fire...
View Article‘Dramatic and unique’ vision for new national monument on Scalp Mountain
By Ursula Duddy A renowned Derry sculptor has proposed erecting ‘dramatic and unique’ sculptures, and a stone circle, on top of Scalp Mountain to honour the ancient history of the area. Maurice...
View Article‘Literary Ladies’ awarded ACNI funding for upcoming projects
By Ursula Duddy Two Derry writers have been awarded support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to work on their upcoming projects. Felicity McCall and Freya McClements have both received a...
View ArticleBREAKING: Police appeal after masked gang armed with a firearm force their...
Police are appealing for information following a disturbance at a property in the Altcar Park area of Derry last night (Tuesday 07th November). Detective Constable Miller said “At approximately 10pm...
View ArticleDepartment of Education to review decision that could lead to Derry children...
The Department of Education is to review a decision that could lead to thousands of children losing their free school meal entitlements after being warned that it was not compliant with Equality...
View ArticleDFI says winter safety service in Northern Division fully operational
The Department for Infrastructure’s winter safety service is fully operational and ready to keep people moving on the roads. Northern Divisional Roads Manager David Porter confirmed arrangements for...
View ArticleTranslink giving Derry passengers the gift of free returns this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Translink is giving passengers the gift of free return travel to help spread the cost at this expensive time of year. Lauren and Harry Duddy from Derry are pictured...
View ArticleFoyle Search and Rescue awarded funding for vital inland search and rescue...
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today welcomed the announcement of new funding for vital rescue equipment to help keep Northern Ireland’s rivers, loughs and estuaries...
View ArticleDerry drivers urged to show 'consideration and respect' by not parking in...
The Derry SDLP Shauna Cusack has called for people to respect bays which are specifically for the sick and disabled. Cllr Cusack stated: "This is not a new issue but it's one which seems to be...
View ArticleAnger following attack on home in Galliagh area of Derry - 'There’s no place...
Politicians from across Derry have expressed their anger at an attack on a home in the Galliagh area of Derry last night. SDLP Derry Councillor Brian Tierney has condemned those behind the attack on a...
View ArticleTraders urged to get their entries in early for Derry's best Christmas window...
This year Derry's City Centre Initiative are encouraging traders throughout the city to decorate their windows for Christmas earlier. A Spokesperson for the City Centre Initiative said: "Hotels...
View ArticleThree men bailed following arrest on suspicion of drug dealing following...
Police in Derry arrested three men aged 35, 38 & 50 on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs in the early hours of this morning...
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