Derry police highlight dangers of 'One Punch' attacks over Christmas period
Derry City & Strabane PSNI is highlighting the dangers of ‘One Punch’ attacks in a campaign that will run during the month of December in conjunction with the Policing and Community Safety...
View ArticleNew manager announced for NWRC's Limavady Campus
North West Regional College has appointed a new manager at its Limavady Campus. Luke McCloskey, a father of three, who has worked at the college for ten years, and previously held the position of...
View ArticlePolice confirm sudden death of man in Derry yesterday
Police in Derry have received a report of a sudden death of a male in the Earhart Park area of Derry on Sunday, 10th December. A PSNI spokesperson said that a post-mortem will be carried out to...
View ArticleDangers of hot appliances, liquids and bath water highlighted by council
Derry City and Strabane District Council is helping to raise awareness of the dangers associated with hot appliances, liquids and bath water by sharing and promoting a Public Health Agency (PHA) video...
View ArticleDefendant assaulted his brother and two women with hurley stick in...
A 27-year-old man with ‘violent tendencies’ has been remanded in custody after allegedly attacking three people with a hurley stick in Derry. George Martin Mullen, of Victoria Road in Strabane, has...
View ArticleWell-known Derry driving instructor and charity worker passes away
One of Derry's best known driving instructors has passed away. Cormac Wilson passed away at the weekend aged 65 after battling a long illness. Mr Wilson was from the Bishop Street area of the city...
View ArticleSolicitor to challenge decision to return Derry republican to jail just 36...
By Alan Healy A Derry republican has been returned to jail just 36 hours after he was released from prison on licence last week. Neil Hegarty was released from Maghaberry Prison on Tuesday of last...
View ArticleDerry sisters reunited with showband idol Dickie Rock after 50 years
Two Derry sisters have been reunited with their showband idol after 50 years. Anne, Siobhan and Nuala Davis, daughters of the well-known sporting figure Eddie Davis, first met Dickie Rock in a dance...
View ArticlePolice say phone evidence links Derry man to drugs supply on both sides of...
A police officer has told Derry Magistrates’ Court there is ‘clear evidence’ that a 25-year-old man has been selling Class A and B drugs. Aaron Moore, of Glendale Park, is currently in prison at...
View ArticlePolice issues appeal after two cars are stolen and burned in Derry
By Alan Healy Police in Derry have issued an appeal after two separate incidents in Derry where stolen cars were set on fire. In the first incident, a Silver Volkswagen Passat is believed had been...
View ArticleCar parking charges set to increase at Altnagelvin Hospital
By Ursula Duddy A public consultation will take place on proposals to increase car parking charges at Altnagelvin Hospital, the Derry News has learned. The move was approved at a meeting of the Western...
View ArticleDisappointment as Derry's eternal peace beacon flames out
By Alan Healy A leading member of the clergy in Derry has spoken of his disappointment at the ongoing problems affecting a peace symbol in the city centre. The eternal ‘Peace Flame’ is located at the...
View ArticlePlans for new supervisors after investigation at Derry recycling centre
By Alan Healy There are plans for a number of new supervisors to be put in place at a local recycling centre following an investigation by Derry’s council, it can be revealed today. The plans came to...
View ArticleObjection to plans for pizza takeaway at former Derry book shop
By Alan Healy There is opposition to plans for a new pizzeria at the site of a former book store in the city centre which closed down over four years ago. Shipquay Books and News shut down in August...
View ArticleDerry businesses welcome 'no border' guarantee following Brexit talks
by Marianne Flood The first phase of the Brexit deal which protects the soft border between the North and South has been welcomed by local retail experts. Jim Roddy, Chief Executive Officer of City...
View ArticleDerry public urged to be extra cautious not to display their Christmas gifts...
SDLP councillor Shauna Cusack has urged people to be extra cautious this festive season when storing and displaying their Christmas gifts. Cllr Cusack stated: "Many of you may remember this time last...
View ArticleInquest into death of Creggan teenager shot by British soldiers moved from...
An inquest into the death of a Derry man killed by the British Army has been moved to Belfast, despite being originally scheduled to begin in Derry this week. Seamus Bradley, was 19-years-old when he...
View ArticleWILLIAMS ON BUSINESS: Brexsick, Business Food Poisoning
With no-one in the business world any clearer on what Brexit will entail, RYAN WILLIAMS advises preparing for the worst and hoping for the best I am no fan of our politics in NI and usually vote on...
View ArticleStrabane manufacturer to create 83 new jobs and invest over £7million in...
Strabane-based company Fabplus is planning to more than double its workforce and turnover with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The investment is part of a three year expansion plan to increase...
View Article£336 million invested in heating services for Housing Executive tenants...
The Housing Executive has announced one of its largest ever contracts awarded for the delivery of heating services to tenants across Northern Ireland. Over the next 8 years, Housing Executive tenants...
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