Rare footage of 1960’s Derry parish life shared by Digital Film Archive
by Caoimhe Hegarty Rare footage of life within the parish of Ballinascreen in the 1960’s has been causing a stir on social media over the past few days. The footage, which was captured by then...
View ArticleFoyle MLA describes Enniskillen bombing as 'one of the dirtiest acts in a...
Speaking on the 30th anniversary of the atrocity, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the Enniskillen bombing must always be remembered. The Foyle MLA said: “My thoughts and prayers are today with all...
View ArticleMan shot at flat in Bogside area of Derry this evening
Sinn Féin Councillor Colly Kelly has commented after a man was shot at a flat at Gartan Square in the Bogside area of Derry tonight Speaking from the scene he said: “It’s important to repeat the...
View ArticlePolice confirm 17-year-old male shot in leg in Bogside area of Derry last...
Detectives at Strand Road are investigating a paramilitary style shooting in the Gartan Square are of Derry last night, Wednesday 8 November. A 17 year-old-male sustained a gunshot wound to his leg...
View ArticleNew McDonald book on Martin McGuinness to be released next week
by Marianne Flood A new book charting Martin McGuinness’s journey from leading IRA figure to Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland is being released next week. ‘Martin McGuinness: A Life...
View ArticleAnti-War activists to stage 'Alternative Remembrance' event in Derry this...
Anti-War activists in Derry plan to stage an alternative remembrance commemoration in Guildhall Square on the 11th of November from 10:30am and a minute's silence for all victims of war will be held...
View ArticlePlaque to be erected in memory of well-known 'Mr Derry' Martin McCrossan
SDLP Councillor John Boyle, has said, he believes it is 'truly appropriate' that the Council Planning Committee supported an application for the siting of a commemorative plinth and plaque to remember...
View ArticleWidespread condemnation after teenager shot in 'brutal attack' in Bogside
Speaking following reports that a teenager was shot in the leg in the Bogside area of Derry, SDLP Leader and Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood condemned the attack. He said: “Enough is enough. These brutal...
View ArticleRaymond McCartney hits back at Eastwood criticism - 'Desperate SDLP covering...
An increasingly desperate SDLP is attempting to cover up its own failings by constantly attacking others, Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has said. The Foyle MLA was speaking after SDLP Leader Colum...
View ArticleCouncil offering support to small businesses in the Derry area to promote...
A new flagship business support and growth programme entitled Business Boost is being delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council to offer support and assistance to enterprises in the Council...
View ArticleLast chance for Derry's unemployed to kickstart career with angling course
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s popular Kickstart 2 Work Angling course is seeking a final batch of applicants. The course at the Loughs Agency in Prehen is part of the Maritime Ambassador...
View ArticleGolden Egg Hunt to be held around Richmond Centre to win tickets to Christmas...
The Millennium Forum today announced its partnership with the Richmond Centre as proud sponsor of its annual Christmas pantomime. The local shopping centre will partner the biggest show of the season...
View ArticleWork ongoing to repair interruption to water supply in Derry City centre
The City Centre Initiative has said that there is currently an interruption to the water supply in Derry city centre. A CCI spokesperson said: "We have received reports from traders within the Inner...
View ArticleNorthern Irish food charity seeks ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ from Derry for its...
Food redistribution charity FareShare is launching its tenth Food Collection to help feed people in need this winter. Taking place on Thursday 30 November - Saturday 2 December, the charity is seeking...
View ArticleSecret Santa aiming to bring sparkle into lives of Derry domestic abuse...
A special Secret Santa is set to bring a little sparkle into the lives of domestic abuse survivors this Christmas. A local woman, who wants to remain anonymous, is making a special gesture to women...
View ArticleMan who allegedly attacked his own family's vehicles with a child's scooter...
A Derry man who allegedly attacked cars belonging to family members with a toy scooter after being thrown out of a bowling alley has been given time to pay compensation. Harry Boyle, 26, of Galliagh...
View ArticleRows erupts after Gospel Hall approved for site of former KFC in Derry
By Alan Healy A row has erupted over plans to open a new Gospel Hall at the site of a former fast food takeaway in Derry. The hall will replace the former KFC outlet at the Glenshane Road, Drumahoe,...
View ArticleMental health charities set to benefit from young Derry man's legacy
By Alan Healy A charity which supports people coping with depression is one of a number of local groups which are set to benefit from a legacy set up in memory of young Derry man who took his own life....
View ArticleAnger at claims of East/West divide in Fire Service Resources
by Gareth Cross Local councillors this week raised concerns that there could be an East/West divide over fire service resources. The issue came to light at a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District...
View ArticleCouncil to repair damage caused to Peace Garden during Halloween celebrations
by Marianne Flood Council yesterday pledged to help repair damage caused to the city centre Peace Garden during the Halloween celebrations. A giant mock space ship called ‘Invasion Derry’ was erected...
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