Derry actor Keith Lynch to star in Mac's Christmas production of Hansel and...
Derry actor Keith Lynch is set to tread the boards at the MAC, Belfast this Christmas as he performs in MAC’s own production of Hansel & Gretel. Running from 28 November to 7 January, this year’s...
View ArticleBorder Communities Against Brexit to visit Westminster today
Border Communities Against Brexit are bringing their campaign to Westminster today (Tuesday 28th November) to brief MP's & Peer's on the negative effects of Brexit for NI and border communities....
View ArticleConstruction work on the long-awaited upgrade for the A5 Derry to Dublin road...
Foyle Sinn Féin MP Elisha MCCallion has welcomed confirmation that construction work is to begin on the A5 Derry-Dublin road in the New Year. She was commenting after the Department of Infrastructure...
View ArticleSanta's Post Box opens at Guildhall Square - local children reminded to have...
As children all around the City and District are finalising their wish-list for Santa this year, a special Post Box has been set up by Derry City and Strabane District Council at Derry’s Guildhall...
View ArticleConviction upheld in case of Derry man who was found guilty of murdering...
A Derry man put on trial three times for murdering a pregnant mother-of-four has had his conviction upheld on appeal. Stephen Cahoon (44), with a last address at Harvey Street in Derry, admitted...
View ArticleFire Brigade Union warns life-saving equipment will have to be brought from...
A representative of the Fire Brigade Union has told local councillors that 'people will die' due to a lack of life-saving equipment in Derry. Councillors heard a deputation from members of the union at...
View ArticleDerry principal named Leader of the Year at top international awards ceremony
The principal of a Derry secondary school has sad that she was both delighted and totally surprised to be named Leader of the Year at a top international awards ceremony in London. St Cecilia's College...
View ArticleOPINION: How did the Derry UDA get away with murder?
Human rights advocate SARA DUDDY asks why a loyalist gang in the North West were allowed to act with impunity in the 1970s. How can someone be a suspect in four murders but never be arrested or...
View ArticleRow erupts in council over blame for recent welfare reforms
by Gareth Cross A Derry SDLP councillor has called for the DUP and Sinn Fein to apologise for welfare reform. The call came was made at a full meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held...
View ArticleCouncillors told £350,000 Culture bid 'reckless gamble' of ratepayers’ money
by Gareth Cross A local councillor has described Derry and Belfast's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2023 as a 'reckless gamble'. On Thursday, it emerged that a joint bid between the cities for...
View ArticleDerry health chiefs reverse policy on calling patients from withheld numbers
by Gareth Cross The Western Trust is to change their policy on calling patients from withheld numbers, the Derry News can reveal. In September, the Derry News published claims that people in Derry were...
View ArticleEducation chiefs ‘failing’ Irish language schools in Derry
By Alan Healy The principal of a Derry Gaelscoil has accused education chiefs of ‘failing’ in their duty to promote Irish language speaking schools in the city. The fresh criticism comes as both...
View ArticleCouncil to invite Brokenshire to Derry after City Deal snub
by Gareth Cross The local council is to seek a meeting with Secretary of State James Brokenshire to discuss a City Deal for Derry after being snubbed in the Autumn budget. The information came to light...
View ArticleBritish soldiers threaten to 'name and shame' IRA members in new documentary
A group of ex British soldiers, including SAS veterans, say they will 'name and shame' IRA men in a new documentary. Led by Sutton Coldfield ex-Grenadier Guard Alan Barry, they say they are making...
View ArticleNew 'Keep Clear' road markings at Crescent Link retail park roundabout to...
New ‘Keep Clear’road markings have been placed on the Crescent Link Roundabout to aid residents from Summer Meadows, Blackthorn Manor and Carn Manor. Commenting, the SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly has...
View ArticleCourt told Derry man deliberately broke his mother's arm by slamming window...
A 35-year-old Derry man accused of breaking his mother’s arm in a ‘very deliberate’ act after slamming a window shut on it has been granted bail. Sean Jackson, of Bawnmore Place in Strathfoyle,...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information after burglars steal laptop, iPad, PlayStation...
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in the Glenabbey Street area of the city yesterday (Tuesday, November 28). The incident happened sometime between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. A number...
View ArticleCouncil grants planning permission for extension and renovation of Shantallow...
SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has welcomed the decision by Derry City and Strabane District council’s planning committee to grant permission for the extension and renovation of Shantallow Community...
View ArticleNew app launched to help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the launch of a new app to help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. She was commenting after the app was launched by the Belfast area Domestic...
View ArticleArdnashee School hosting annual Christmas Craft Fair and Rickety Wheel this...
Ardnashee School & College PTA are holding their Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Rickety Wheel on Sunday 3rd December. Doors open at 4pm for the Craft Fair and the Rickety Wheel starts at...
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