Special 'Silent Santa' event for children with Autism to be held in Derry...
Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed the ‘Silent Santa’ initiative at Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry, which will provide a quiet and relaxed environment for children with autism to visit Santa....
View ArticleBREAKING: Police currently at scene of incident in Shantallow area of Derry
Police are currently in attendance at an incident in the Madam's Bank Road area of Derry. The tunnel in the area is taped off and there is heavy police presence in the area. The police chopper is...
View ArticleLocal councillor confirms man shot in Shantallow area of Derry tonight
A local councillor has confirmed that a man has been shot in Derry tonight. Speaking after a man was shot in the Madam's Bank Road area of Derry, SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney condemned the attack....
View ArticleCalls for PSNI to 'get to grips with armed gangs' after shooting in Derry...
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has said that the PSNI needs to get to grips with armed gangs responsible for an ever growing number of shootings in Derry City over recent months. She was speaking...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses after Derry shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a paramilitary style shooting on Madams Bank Road in Derry last night, Sunday 12 November. Shortly after 8pm as the victim, a 44-year-old man, was...
View ArticleEastwood: Sinn Fein and the DUP have abandoned us to direct rule
Today, Northern Ireland’s budget will be brought forward by the British Government in Westminster. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MLA said the DUP and Sinn Féin had “broken their promises” and...
View ArticleDerry brewery set to launch special Christmas themed beer
Following on from a successful visit to Finland this year as part of the Council-supported ‘NICHE’ project – the Walled City Brewery have been working in collaboration with Lapland’s Tornion Panimo...
View ArticleVery special guest to turn on Derry's Christmas lights next week
Christmas will officially begin in Derry when the festive lights are switched on by a ‘very special guest’ in Guildhall Square on Thursday 23 November from 6-8pm. ‘Santa’ will be making the long trip...
View ArticleStormont talks failed because of 'DUP opposition to a rights-based society'
Speaking at Stormont today, Sinn Féin Leader in the North Michelle O’Neill has placed the blame for the failure of the Stormont talks at the feet of the DUP The Mid-Ulster MLA said: “The British...
View ArticleBREAKING: Busy Derry road closed following security alert
The Rossdowney Road in Derry is currently closed as police are dealing with a security alert at Montgomery Close. There are no further details at this time. If you have a story or want to send a photo...
View ArticleRetail NI says businesses must have say on North's budget - 'We cannot...
Retail NI has urged the NI Secretary of State to consult the business and wider stakeholders on today’s draft Budget. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said: “While we appreciate that the...
View ArticlePeople Before Profit condemn Derry shooting - 'These actions by shadowy...
People Before Profit have spoken out against a gun attack on a man in the Shantallow area of Derry last night. PBP spokesperson Davy McAuley said: "People Before Profit condemn in the strongest terms...
View ArticleArmy Technical Officers en-route to deal with suspect device discovered in...
Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton has confirmed that a suspect device has been discovered in the Waterside area of Derry. The device has been found at Montgomery Close. The Rossdowney Road has been closed...
View ArticleShoplifter says 'ah f*** it' when caught, before eating Peperami and washing...
A 27-year-old man who was caught shop lifting decided to consume the items in front of security staff when caught, Derry Magistrates’ Court has heard. Dawid Brachocki, admitted stealing a bottle of...
View ArticlePolice arrest Derry man on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following...
Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in Derry today (Monday, 13th November) on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. The man is currently...
View ArticleJudge says he has to balance human rights of defendant with those of public...
A man who ‘got rid’ of his mobile phone as he was in fear of identifying his drugs supplier has been remanded in custody, a Derry courthouse has heard. On Monday, November 13, Ryan Tracey, 37, of no...
View ArticleNew bereavement suite for parents opens at Altnagelvin Hospital
Parents in Derry who have been given the devastating news that their baby has died will now have a place to spend precious time and say goodbye, in the first bereavement suite in Northern Ireland at...
View ArticleDetox for Derry campaign holding outreach event next weekened
The Detox for Derry campaign are holding an outreach event in Guildhall Square next weekend. The event will take place from 2:30-4:30pm and will involve the distribution of of help-line cards and...
View ArticlePublic urged to have their say on hotel plans for historic Ebrington site set...
Local people are being invited to give their views on a major hotel development proposed for the Ebrington Square site as part of the Council led IMPROVE project. The planning application for the 152...
View ArticleCalls for everyone to tackle bullying at launch of Anti-Bullying Week
“All equal, All different, All together” is the theme of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week which was launched at Belfast City Hall yesterday. This year’s event aims to highlight the importance of everyone...
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