Stephen Kelly: The North should be the bridge - not the border - between the...
The Chief Executive of Manufacturing NI says that unique new arrangements could allow post-Brexit Northern Ireland to have its cake and eat it Phase 1 of the Brexit negotiations are coming to a...
View ArticleCalls for traffic calming to be installed in Galliagh before a child is...
SDLP Derry Councillor Brian Tierney has called on the Department of Infrastructure and the Education Authority to work together to resource a lay by at St Paul’s School in Galliagh after another...
View ArticleAnger at 'cruel' House of Commons vote that says animals feel no pain or emotion
SDLP councillor Shauna Cusack has spoken of her disgust at a recent vote taken in Westminster stating that animals feel no pain and or emotion. Cllr Cusack stated: "this is a crucial and painful time...
View ArticleSinn Fein say refusal to name political donors 'covering up Brexit dark money...
The British Government’s refusal to backdate new laws on political donations is aimed at covering-up so-called Brexit ‘dark money’ that was paid to the DUP, Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion has said. The...
View ArticleBrian Foster’s A Miracle in Donegal 'good enough for Broadway'
Derry playwright Brian Foster says he is delighted at the reception his play A Miracle in Donegal received from audiences in both Derry and Letterkenny last week. Not to mention the rave reviews it...
View ArticleCourt hears reputation of Derry gym worker in 'tatters' after he admitted two...
The reputation of a member of staff at a gym in Derry 'was in tatters' after he admitted two charges of voyeurism on a male using the facility. Mario McKinney (40) of Elm Close in Derry admitted the...
View ArticleCouncil to issue letters and carry out inspections across Derry next week as...
Letters reminding householders of Council’s efforts to tackle the issue of contamination in Blue Recycling Bins, are being distributed across the Derry City and Strabane District Council this week....
View ArticlePSNI warn businesses in Derry to be on the alert for email phishing scam
Detectives from PSNI’s Cyber Crime Centre are advising businesses to be on the alert for an email phishing scam. Detective Chief Inspector Michael Harvey said: “This particular email will contain a...
View ArticleBT urged to take action over phone box 'eyesore' in Creggan area of Derry
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has urged BT to take action on what has become an eyesore for the residents of Iniscarn in Creggan. Mr Durkan said: “I have been through the complex BT complaints procedure...
View Article110 objections to plans for new houses to be built on banks of River Foyle
By Alan Healy More than 100 objections have been lodged against plans to build a new housing development on the banks of the River Foyle in Derry. A property developer has applied for planning...
View ArticleTony Taylor's parents pen open letter calling for their son's release
By Marianne Flood The elderly parents of Derry prisoner Tony Taylor, who has been now detained in Maghaberry Jail for 624 days without charge, have written a heartfelt letter in today's Derry News...
View ArticleBogside parking scheme delayed again until 2018
By Alan Healy A consultation due to start this month on a proposed residents’ parking scheme for the Bogside area has been delayed until next year, it has emerged. The Derry News revealed last month...
View ArticlePaul's Campaign dance up a £5k storm for sarcoma awareness
by Marianne Flood A Derry charity revealed yesterday that they had raised over £5,000 through a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event last weekend. ‘Paul’s Campaign’ was set up by Frank and Marion Coyle in...
View ArticlePolice seeking two men after arson attack where Derry SDLP councillor's car...
Police are investigating an arson attack in which the Derry SDLP councillor Brian Tierney's car was set alight outside his home last night. The incident happened in the Glencaw Park area of Derry at...
View ArticleNo date, no cash and ‘no progress’ on Derry road scheme
By Alan Healy Road chiefs this week defended the ‘progress’ being made on the proposed widening of one of Derry’s busiest roads, after it emerged that no date and no budget had been set for the work....
View ArticleDerry Archbishop on a pre-Christmas fitness kick
Derry-born Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Eamon Martin is on a fitness drive coming up to Christmas! Interviewed in yesterday's irish News, the former St Columb's College principal said he would currently...
View ArticleRoads Service: ‘No rush’ to solve parking headache in university area
By Alan Healy There will be ‘no rush’ to address ongoing parking issues around the university area in Derry, a government department has said. The comments came from a representative of the Department...
View ArticleMeeting to take place with the Derry bus service Airporter over withdrawal of...
Sinn Féin Foyle MP Elisha McCallion is to meet the management of Derry bus service Airporter after the firm announced it will not be able to accommodate the use of smart passes from next January. “The...
View ArticleSteelstown Brian Og player congratulated after winning the 2017 TG4 junior...
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has congratulated Emma Doherty from Steelstown Brian Og's GAC on winning the 2017 TG4 junior Players’ Player of the Year award. She was named All-Ireland Junior Player...
View ArticleBREAKING: Police seal off section of Buncrana Road in Derry, bomb squad in...
Police have sealed off part of the Buncrana Road in Derry. The road has been sealed off at the Collon junction. Army Technical Officers (ATO) arrived at the scene around an hour ago, and it is...
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