Derry RTE Europe Editor set to launch new Brexit book in hometown
by Gareth Cross A Derry author and journalist has warned of the risks Brexit poses to peace in the North of Ireland. RTE's Europe Editor Tony Connelly is returning home to the Hollywell Trust on...
View ArticleDerry 'Stress Control' sessions moved to larger venue due to high demand
Due to the high number of people who attended the Western Trust’s first Stress Control session on Tuesday 7 November 2017 in the Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street, Derry they are moving to a larger...
View ArticleThree men in 20s arrested after altercation resulting in a smashed window at...
Police in Derry have arrested three men following an incident in the Argyle Street area of the city this morning (Friday, 10th November). Chief Inspector Paul McCracken said: “At approximately 3am,...
View ArticlePSNI hold memorial service to remember officers who lost their lives in line...
The Northern Ireland Prison Service has today held its annual Memorial Service to remember officers who have lost their lives in the course of duty. 32 officers were remembered by colleagues at the...
View ArticleEU paper says Northern Ireland must remain in single market and customs union...
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed clarification from an internal EU negotiation paper which states that Northern Ireland must remain in the single market and customs union in order to avoid a...
View Article'No Stone Unturned' to be screened in Movie House
On June 18, 1994, gun men burst into a pub in the small village of Loughinisland in County Down, where locals were watching the Republic Of Ireland football team play Italy in the Fifa World Cup....
View ArticlePostal workers in Derry considering strike action to stop loss of pension rights
Postal workers in Derry and across the UK are considering strike action against pension changes for a shorter working week. Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has voiced his support for the workers....
View ArticleSpecial Christmas events for children with autism to be held across County Derry
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is holding a number of 'quiet Christmas' afternoons for children with autism. The pilot project will be rolled out in Ballymoney, Limavady, Coleraine and...
View ArticleDerry public urged to support appeal to help local families with food and...
Radius Housing Association who manage 12,000 properties in 80 towns across Northern Ireland, have today launched its annual appeal to help local families this Christmas. The Radius Family Appeal aims...
View Article€35m of European peace programme funds awarded to shared education projects...
Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson for Education Karen Mullan has welcomed confirmation that shared education projects across Ireland are to receive €35 million of European peace programme funds. The Foyle...
View ArticleAcorn Fund offering grants of up to £500 for local groups that work with...
The Acorn Fund Giving Circle is calling for applications to its small grants scheme, which provides financial support of up to £500 to local groups that work with, or support, children and young people...
View ArticleJudge says 'pity there aren't banning orders for parades' as he sentences man...
A 22-year-old man who was previously banned from attending Northern Irish Football League matches has been warned that if he commits another offence in Derry he will be jailed. Aaron Fielding, of...
View ArticleDisqualified driver who ignored ban is jailed at Derry Magistrates' Court
A disqualified driver who ‘flagrantly breached’ court orders by continuing to use a motor vehicle has been jailed for six months. Dylan Robb, 31, of Melmount Road, admitted driving while disqualified...
View ArticleBREAKING: Police seize £150k worth of cocaine after arresting man in Derry...
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch have seized an estimated £150,000 worth of cocaine. The Class A drugs were seized after a Grey Volvo was stopped by police and the driver, a...
View ArticlePost Office ‘doing all it can’ to avoid closure of Derry branches
By Alan Healy The Post Office said yesterday that it was doing all it could to avoid having to close one of its branches in the city centre. The pledge follows a crunch meeting held earlier this week...
View ArticleSoutherners asked to use their own recycling facilities instead of Derry's to...
By Alan Healy Derry's council has urged people from across the border to use recycling facilities ‘in their own jurisdiction’ when disposing of waste. It comes after concerns were raised earlier this...
View ArticleFears Direct Rule could affect Strategic Growth Plan to improve future of Derry
by Gareth Cross A Derry councillor has expressed concerns that direct rule could affect council's Strategic Growth Plan for the area. SDLP councillor Brian Tierney raised the issue at a meeting of...
View ArticleBREAKING: Man to appear at Derry court tomorrow morning after £150,000 of...
A 41-year-old man is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow morning after being charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent...
View ArticleFoyle Film Festival marks 30th anniversary with ten day celebration
Northern Ireland’s only Oscar-affiliated film festival is showing no signs of slowing down as it launches a ten-day anniversary programme of premieres, exclusive screenings and special guest events,...
View ArticleHOLIDAYS ARE COMING: Christmas Coca-Cola truck coming to Derry in December
Holidays are coming to Derry this November as the famous Christmas Coca-Cola Truck is coming to town. The truck, made famous in a series of popular Christmas ads is coming to Derry's Foyleside Shopping...
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