BREAKING: Large evacuation following discovery of pipe bomb in Derry
Around 30 families will have to be evacuated following the discovery of a pipe bomb in Derry tonight, Sinn Fein councilor Sandra Duffy has said. It was discovered in the Carnhill area. Cllr Duffy said:...
View ArticleAnger at pipe bomb attack in Derry - 'This is just a disgrace'
Speaking from the scene of a suspected pipe bomb in Derry SDLP Cllr Brian Tierney has expressed his “anger” at “another” attack on the local community. He said: “I am incredibly angry to learn of...
View ArticleSecurity alert in Carnhill area of Derry ends after device declared elaborate...
A security alert in the Carnhill area of Derry has now ended. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Last night (Sunday, 19 November) Police attended the scene and a number of homes had to be evacuated. "Cordons...
View ArticleCyclist aged in his 20s dies following collision involving Transit van on the...
A man has died following a road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road near Maghera on Thursday, 16th November. The collision, involving a Transit van and a cyclist, occurred at around 8:30am near the...
View ArticleCLIPPER TRAGEDY: Mayor of Derry extends sympathy to Clipper family following...
The Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council, Cllr Maolíosa McHugh has expressed his heartfelt regret and sadness following the tragic death of Simon Spiers, a crew member on board the Clipper Race...
View ArticleBREAKING: Fire Service and police currently at scene of house fire in Derry
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and PSNI are currently at the scene of a house fire in Derry. The house is located on Edenmore Street and the area has been cordoned off by police. Three...
View ArticleATTENTION DERRY BAKERS: Great British Bake Off looking for contestants in...
The Great British Bake Off is coming to Derry's Richmond Centre this week. They are on the lookout for contestants for Season 9 and it could be you! The team will be in the centre on the 23rd...
View ArticleDerry public warned 'a dog is for life' ahead of Christmas season
Ahead of the Christmas season a local councillor has asked people to be mindful if thinking of buying a dog as a present for someone this year. SDLP councillor Shauna Cusack has said that 'a dog is for...
View ArticleDUP delegation meets with PSNI to discuss paramilitary activity and increase...
A DUP delegation today met with the PSNI to discuss the upsurge of paramilitary violence in Derry recently. A Foyle DUP spokesperson said “Today the DUP met with senior PSNI officers on a number of...
View ArticleDocumentary looking at UN raids in Haiti to be screened at Museum of Free...
The Museum of Free Derry will screen the insightful new Irish documentary ‘It Stays With You’, this coming Wednesday 22 November at 6.30pm as part of Foyle Film Festival. The screening will be followed...
View ArticleOxford Bulls to join in festive celebrations at Derry's Christmas Lights...
Christmas will officially begin in Derry this week when the festive lights are switched on by a ‘very special guest’ in Guildhall Square – Thursday 23 November from 6-8pm. ‘Santa’ will be making the...
View ArticleMemory Tree of Lights ceremony for those bereaved by suicide to be held in Derry
The Northwest and Roe Valley Bereaved by Suicide Support Groups are holding their annual ‘Memory Tree of Lights’ ceremonies on Sunday 3 December 2017 at 5.30pm in Foyle Search and Rescue Headquarters,...
View ArticleMore Black Friday bargains than ever expected at Foyleside
Foyleside Shopping Centre is extending its opening hours this Friday to accommodate crowds of bargain-hunting Black Friday shoppers. With more retailer deals than ever before, shoppers can expect to...
View ArticleCatalan Independence campaigner to speak in Derry tomorrow
Ignasi Bernat from the left wing Catalonia Popular Unity Candidacy party (CUP) will be in Derry tomorrow to discuss the struggle for independence. In a historic breakthrough for the left, 10 CUP...
View ArticleSinn Fein hit out at British government over plans to prevent troubles...
Sinn Féin has described a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May at Downing St this morning as ‘very robust and frank’. The delegation included Gerry Adams TD, Mary Lou McDonald TD, Michelle...
View ArticleNew project launched to help people with learning disabilities have more...
Northern Ireland’s chief social worker said people with a learning disability often struggle to have their views about their lives heard. Speaking at the launch of a project to inform and empower...
View ArticleDUP and Sinn Fein 'incapable of governing' says SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood -...
DUP and Sinn Féin have proved themselves incapable of governing, says SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood. The Foyle MLA has said it is a signal of just how desperate the DUP and Sinn Féin have become that...
View ArticleProposal to name Dublin street after former SDLP Leader John Hume
Dublin City councillors have received a proposal to name a street in the city after former SDLP Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Winner John Hume. Mr Hume, now 8o is considered one of the main architects...
View ArticleDerry council reassured about winter gritting services ahead of cold weather
Derry City and Strabane District council members have been updated on programmed infrastructure works for the area by the Department for Infrastructure. Speaking as he addressed council members,...
View ArticleRelaxed and dementia friendly Christmas Panto performances to be held at...
Following the success of previous Relaxed, Dementia Friendly and Signed Performances, the Millennium Forum has announced two accessible shows for its Christmas panto, Jack & The Beanstalk. A signed...
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