Special Day of Reflection to be held in Derry to remember all those who lost...
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Maolíosa McHugh, will hold a special Day of Reflection next week to remember all those who lost their lives through conflict. An event will...
View ArticleBREAKING: Police operation ongoing outside Dungiven
A police operation is currently ongoing outside Dungiven. There is a heavy police presence at Dernaflaw Road and it is understood officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area. There are...
View ArticleThree men arrested in County Derry by police investigating dissident...
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating violent dissident republican activity, arrested three men last night, Thursday 30 November. Two males, aged 33 and 43, were arrested in the Eglinton...
View ArticleInvestigation under way after fence erected around children’s play area in...
By Alan Healy An investigation is under way after a six-foot fence was erected around an area used by children to play on after planning permission was refused to build a house on the site. Earlier...
View ArticlePlans to establish new Irish Language Centre at landmark Derry building
By Alan Healy Plans have been lodged to convert a landmark building in Derry’s city centre into a ‘community hub’ for the Irish language. The proposal will see the vacant building at 33, Great James...
View ArticleSuspended sentence for Derry man who threw paint over police station so he...
A 27-year-old Derry man threw paint over a police station on the day he had been released from prison because he had no money and wanted to be incarcerated again. Michael McGinley, of no fixed abode,...
View ArticleIconic Austin’s windows brought back to life with magical ‘Santa’s workshop’...
Anyone with fond memories of Austin’s Department Store’s Christmas windows is in for a treat this year as they come to life once again with an enchanting display of traditional carols and festive...
View ArticleTributes to Derry musician John McDaid from Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams, Gary...
Derry songwriter John McDaid was left speechless when fiancee Courtney Cox organised a surprise tribute video to be played as he received a special gong for Outstanding Contribution to the Irish Music...
View ArticleSteelsrown 'Brian Ogs' win Special Achievement Award for Community Enhancement
SDLP Cllr Angela Dobbins has congratulated Steelstown 'Brian Og' GAC following their win at the Ulster Council GAA Awards. Cllr Dobbins said: "The club won an award at the Ulster Council GAA Awards...
View ArticleThree men arrested by police investigating violent dissident republican...
Three males arrested in the Eglinton and Dungiven areas on Thursday night by Detectives from Serious Crime Branch, investigating violent dissident republican activity, have been released pending a...
View ArticleToys R Us announces that it is to close 26 of its stores across the UK by...
Toys R Us has announced that it is to close at least 26 of its stores in the UK by Spring 2018. The move comes after the firm instigated a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). A Company Voluntary...
View ArticleSinn Fein pledge that days of political institutions being used to deny...
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney said today that the days of anyone using the political institutions in the north of Ireland to show disrespect, and contempt or to deny rights are over. The Foyle MLA...
View ArticleDerry man charged with terrorism offences in Syria is finally cleared of all...
A Derry man accused of terrorism offences in Syria has been formally cleared of three outstanding charges. Eamon Bradley, 29, of Benview Estate in the Coshquinn area of Derry, has already stood trial...
View ArticleBREAKING: Derry Toys R Us store 'likely' to close doors in Spring 2018
Toys R Us have announced that their Derry store is 'likely to close in Spring 2018. The Derry Toys R Us store is located at the Crescent Link Retail Park and it is expected a number of staff will lose...
View ArticleDerry police issue warning to parents after school pupils send images and...
Police in Derry have issued a warning to parents after school pupils sent a number of images and abusive images over computers and mobile phones. A PSNI Foyle spokesperson said: "NCMC has received a...
View ArticleLisneal College pupil wins prestigious essay competition on female innovators
Lisneal College pupil Katie Bye has won the prestigious 'Talent 2030' essay competition. The Year 9 pupil won for her essay on female innovators, she chose Dr Ann Tsukamoto. A Lisneal College...
View ArticleDay of Celebration held at Foyle Disability Resource Centre
The Western Trust's Foyle Disability Resource Centre recently held an event to celebrate the fantastic work taking place in the Day Centre. Primarily for adults between 18-64 years of age with a...
View Article43-year-old man arrested in connection with investigation into suspected...
Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 43 year old man in Strabane today in connection with ongoing investigations into suspected dissident republican activity....
View ArticleMeeting to be held to discuss delays to major Brandywell refurbishment scheme
Sinn Féin Foyle MP Elisha McCallion has secured a meeting with Housing Executives and residents to discuss continued delays to a major refurbishment scheme for Bluebell Hill Gardens in the Brandywell...
View ArticleFoyle Search and Rescue deal with 36 incidents during month of November
Foyle Search and Rescue's Duty Teams & Pager Team dealt with a total of 36 incidents during the month of November. Two peoples lives were saved by being rescued from the River. Fifteen people were...
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