Tributes paid as civil rights activist Betty Curran laid to rest
Tributes have been paid to the Creggan civil rights activist Elizabeth 'Betty' Curran who died peacefully at her home on Thursday and was buried yesterday. Mrs Curran, whose husband Willie...
View ArticleDog-fouling near children's play area in Derry 'returns with a vengeance'
SDLP councillor Shauna Cusack has spoken of her frustration in a noticeable increase in dog fouling on a public walkway next to a local GAA pitch and park area where children play. Cllr Cusack stated:...
View ArticleSinn Fein vow to 'strongly oppose' any further Tory budget cuts
Any new budget cuts will be strongly opposed by Sinn Féin, Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has said. He was speaking after a Civil Service scenario-planning document, setting out possible spending cuts,...
View ArticleDerry people being forced to choose between heating or food this Christmas
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has said that local people are being left in the cold as the absence of a Stormont Executive means that critical changes to the Affordable Warmth Scheme can’t be made. The...
View ArticleCalls for DfI to fix dangerous Trench Road pothole
SDLP Derry Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly has called on DfI Roads to give the Trench Road in the Waterside urgent attention as a large and dangerous pothole has developed adjacent to the busy...
View ArticleRetail NI call Northern Ireland budget plan 'completely unacceptable'
Retail NI has described several elements of the Department of Finance Briefing Paper on the Northern Ireland Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020, which was released yesterday, as completely unacceptable....
View ArticleDerry Winter Solstice Remembrance Night to take place this Thursday
In the midst of the Christmas rush, the Garden of Reflection will provide a peaceful sanctuary in the City Centre for visitors to enjoy. On Thursday (December 21st) the Inner City Trust will host...
View ArticleMuseum of Free Derry offering free admission this Wednesday and Thursday to...
To mark the festive season, the Museum of Free Derry is offering FREE ADMISSION to all its patrons tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday ahead of the Christmas Holidays. A Museum of Free Derry...
View ArticleDerry takeaways plan to pull out of Just Eat due to high commission costs
By Maria Cassidy Busty’s Chippy and Pappa Busty takeaways are to pull out of the Just Eat app at the beginning of the New Year, it emerged this weekend. The local takeaways say they are planning to...
View ArticleNew 'Solar Dome' planned as part of extensive revamp at Derry park
By Alan Healy A Derry park is set to undergo a major transformation after ambitious plans were lodged which would see a futuristic ‘solar dome’ built on a derelict area of the site. The proposals...
View ArticlePolice investigating sudden death of man in Waterside area of Derry today
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in the Waterside area of Derry today. Inspector Mullan said: "Police in Derry are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of...
View ArticleDerry nurse flees deadly storm in Far East
by Gareth Cross A DERRY mother spoke yesterday of how her daughter narrowly escaped a killer storm in the Philippines. Patricia Moore told The Derry News that her daughter, Orlaigh Bonner fled by...
View ArticleFamily of elderly lady thank eagle-eyed motorist who spotted ill mum
by Gareth Cross A Derry man whose quick thinking saved the life of an elderly woman told yesterday of the amazing reaction he has received since the incident happened. While out driving, Christy Tarr...
View ArticleDerry technology firm to create 30 new digital marketing jobs
Derry based technology firm Wurkhouse is to create 30 digital marketing jobs as part of ambitious expansion plans to help it grow its export sales, it was revealed last night. The new roles will...
View ArticleTime running out for Tillie and Henderson hotel plan
By Alan Healy Time is running out for the development of a new £10m hotel at a landmark site in Derry, it has emerged. The former Tillie and Henderson shirt factory site has lain empty for 14 years...
View ArticleMystery over who fixed controversial Derry art project
By Alan Healy An £800,0000 piece of public art located in Derry is back up and running – but no one is willing to take the credit for fixing it. Mute Meadow, which is located at the Ebrington end of...
View ArticleLong awaited line markings finally installed in Derry to enhance road safety
SDLP councillr Shauna Cusack has welcomed the long awaited line painting of roads in and around the Northland, Foyle Springs and Glen Road vicinity. Cllr Cusack said: "This has been an ongoing issue...
View ArticleAppeal issued to help re-unite three-year-old boy with favourite toy he lost...
An appeal has been issued to the people of Derry to help re-unite a three-year-old boy with his favourite toy. Conal Kelly lost his favourite Olaf teddy at Crescent Link Retail Park yesterday between...
View ArticleDerry taxi man left for dead after being attacked by passengers and crashing...
by Gareth Cross A Derry taxi driver has said he is lucky to be alive after being attacked by two of his passengers and left for dead. Colin McBride, from Top of the Hill, had just started his shift on...
View ArticleSanta is on his way - satellites being used to track his trip as he heads...
Santa has left the North Pole. And he is now on his way to children all over the world, including Derry. He can now be picked up using satellite technology. To see more click here A short while ago...
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