Local artist to showcase work at special exhibition in Nazareth House Primary...
A Derry school will next week host a special exhibition of landscape paintings commissioned by local artist Mr. Danny McGilloway. The exhibition entitled ‘The Whispering Light’ includes more than 18...
View ArticleCouncil to work to address issues at Glen pitch and play park
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has welcomed the news that the Council is to resolve a number of issues at the pitch and play park in the centre of the Glen Estate . Councillor Cooper said: “I have...
View ArticleIrish language scheme exceeds target of 20,000 people three years early -...
Sinn Féin Irish Language spokesperson Councillor Kevin Campbell said news that the Líofa scheme has reached its target of 20,000 three years early shows there is a demand to learn Irish. Cllr...
View ArticleHousing Executive to install temporary washing and toilet facilities at...
SDLP Derry Councillor Brian Tierney has welcomed a commitment from the Chief Executive of the Housing Executive that temporary wash and toilet facilities will be installed at the Ballyarnett travellers...
View ArticleRaymond McCartney challenges Colum Eastwood to 'name the SIF projects he...
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has challenged the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood to name which community projects in Derry he wants to shut down. Raymond McCartney was speaking after the SDLP Leader...
View ArticleColum Eastwood says Gerry Adams' political career 'to end in failure having...
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that Gerry Adams' career is to end in failure having delivered a Tory/DUP government to the North. Speaking after it was announced that the budget for Northern...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information after a sum of cash is stolen from a van in Derry
Police are appealing for information following the report of a theft from a van whilst it was parked in the Glenside Road area of Derry. Sometime between 8.30pm and 12 midnight on Friday, 10 November...
View ArticleDerry born RTE journalist to discuss Brexit and Ireland at Holywell Trust...
The Holywell Trust will host a discussion on Brexit featuring Derry author and RTE’s Europe and Current Affairs editor Tony Connelly. The event, entitled "Brexit & Ireland - An Evening with Tony...
View ArticlePeople Before Profit call for end to Waterside intimidation and attacks -...
People Before Profit have blamed the UDA following the discovery of two viable pipe bombs in the Waterside area of Derry. PBP spokesperson Davy McAuley condemned the attack and called for an end to...
View Article£5k scholarship for North West Regional College graduate
A graduate of North West Regional College (NWRC) who is now studying Physiotherapy at Cardiff University, has been awarded a J P McManus scholarship worth £5,500. Ashleigh Newton who graduated from...
View ArticleOPINION: Williams on Business - Time for Tribal Investment, Welcome to New...
As a healthcare and recruitment business owner I have had the joy and occasional despair of visiting various second cities across Europe and beyond. To be honest, in true Hunger Games fashion I’ve...
View ArticleDerry man arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following...
Police have confirmed that a man in his 30s arrested yesterday in Derry on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming has been released on bail pending further enquiries. There...
View ArticleWrite your own memoirs with an award-winning Derry author and playwright
By Ursula Duddy They say that everyone has a book within them and now with the help of an award-winning Derry-based author and playwright, local people have a chance to tell their stories. Dave Duggan,...
View Article'Mini Ladd' becomes Mega City of Derry Rugby Club sponsor
By Gary Ferry There is just no hiding the enthusiasm that Craig Thompson has for life, for sport and in particular rugby and City of Derry. Once an ambitious hooker with Foyle College firsts, a back...
View Article£100million investment fund set to promote investment, jobs and growth in North
The Department of Finance has appointed CBRE Capital Advisors to manage a new £100million Investment Fund. Welcoming the appointment of CBRE, Permanent Secretary Hugh Widdis said: “This Fund, agreed by...
View ArticleCalls for North to follow suit after Australia votes in favour of marriage...
Sinn Féin councillor Caoimhe McKnight has welcomed the historic vote in Australia in favour of marriage equality. Its comes after a two-month national postal survey came out "overwhelmingly" in...
View ArticlePolice in Derry warn people to 'leave your car at home' during Christmas...
Police in Derry have warned motorists to leave their cars at home during the Christmas party season. There is traditionally a spike in people caught drink-driving by police during the festive season. A...
View ArticleSDLP Leader Colum Eastwood calls on the DUP and Sinn Fein to 'come clean'...
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MLA has called on the DUP and Sinn Féin to come clean about the state of the negotiations, the prospects of restoring devolution, their involvement in the budget and future...
View ArticleSpecial meeting to be held in Derry tomorrow to address schools funding crisis
A special public meeting is to be held in Derry tomorrow to address the current funding crisis in schools. The National Association of Head Teachers (NI) (NAHT) is hosting the meeting at Holy Family...
View Article19-year-old Derry man charged in connection with attack on Danny Payne...
A 19-year-old man charged in connection with an attack on Danny Payne in Derry city centre last month has been granted bail. Mr Payne was assaulted in the Newmarket Street area of Derry in the early...
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