Singer and TV presenter Peter Andre praises north-west Slimming World manager...
A Slimming World manager from the north-west was congratulated on helping slimmers to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre. Chris McNamee, who manages Slimming...
View ArticleFears Derry medical school may not go-ahead due to political deadlock at...
Following correspondence from the University of Ulster regarding the business case for the Derry medical school, SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said it is "lamentable" if the plans cannot go ahead with...
View ArticleMoney stolen in two burglaries in Waterside area of Derry yesterday
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in Derry yesterday, Thursday 28 December. It was reported that sometime between 5.45pm and 7pm a house in the Knockwellan Park area of...
View Article32-year-old Derry man fined for throwing 'curry chip' over two PSNI officers
A Derry man has been fined for drunkenly throwing his ‘curry chip’ over two PSNI officers when they were dealing with another individual. Rory Griffiths, 32, of Hatmore Park, admitted assaulting two...
View ArticleWEATHER ALERT: Council issue warning to people in Derry over potential damage...
Following the amber weather warning issued by the Met Office today for high winds over the New Year, Derry City and Strabane District Council have urged the public to be safe and take the necessary...
View ArticleDerry's council issue update on bin collections after 'operational issues'...
Derry's council has advised the public that it is still experiencing some ongoing operational issues with its bin collection services as a result of the recent icy weather, which has had an impact on...
View ArticleWILLIAMS ON BUSINESS: If you want to ride the lion, you have to be lion-hearted
Derry-based consultant Ryan Williams offers advice to surviving the first three years in a new business. Entrepreneurship in the North West is often cited as problematic. To understand the challenges...
View ArticleTHE DERRY NEWS LEADER: Time to move on from the University of Ulster
Just when you thought Ulster University could not possibly be any more blatant as regards its disinterest in Derry, it goes and lowers the bar yet again. For the past fifty years, in one of the last...
View ArticleEight Derry students increase confidence and motivation with NWRC course
Eight students from North West Regional College (NWRC) have just completed a course aimed at building confidence and motivation in young people. The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a twelve week...
View ArticleTributes paid to former Mayor of Derry William O'Connell
Tributes have been paid to the former Mayor of Derry, William O'Connell, who died on Christmas Eve and was buried on St Stephen's Day. Mr O'Connell, who was born in the city in February 1928, had been...
View ArticleMCART ON 2017: The year when the Croppies stood up and told the DUP they were...
PAT McART says this was the year when the Croppies stood up and told the DUP they were taking no more I got this from the editor of this fine newspaper, Mr. Downey, just a couple of days before...
View ArticleVIDEO: Derry public urged to ditch the gym and make active travel their New...
You don’t have to join the gym in the New Year to work off the Christmas turkey. That's the message from Sustrans' who recommend introducing active travel into your daily routine to improve your...
View ArticleTributes paid as first St. Cecilia's College principal passes away
Tributes have been paid to the well-known former principal of St Cecilia’s College, Miss Terry Cunningham, who died on Monday. Miss Cunningham was appointed principal of, the then new, St. Cecilia’s...
View ArticleDrumboe Martyrs researcher appeals for Derry News readers' help
A researcher from Sligo is asking for help for information about a County Derry man executed in Donegal by the Free State Government in 1923. John Morris is conducting research into the 77 official...
View ArticleDerry archbishop pledges help for abuse sufferers
The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, has pledged that the Catholic Church will play its part in raising awareness about domestic violence and abuse and in supporting anyone affected to...
View ArticleExchange rate sparks surge in Derry city-centre trade
Derry's hotels that are reporting more and more visitors are staying overnight to avail fully of the city's shopping experience. The revelation follows a successful Christmas season for Derry's traders...
View ArticleDerry faces feature on New Year Honours List
An inspirational Derry woman who turned her life around, after spending her childhood in care and becoming pregnant as a teenager, was this weekend awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List....
View Article'UU deliver another false dawn' - University campaigners express anger at...
Third level education campaigners yesterday rejected claims that the collapse of Stormont was to blame for a possible one-year delay in the opening of Derry's proposed new medical school. The Derry...
View ArticleChristmas angel comes to the rescue for Adam
A mum-of-three from County Derry described a Blackburn shopping centre worker as her Christmas angel after she helped her secure an elusive gift! Dolores Donaghy, from Dungiven, had scoured the whole...
View Article'I was ready to give it all up' - McEleney praises Stephen Kenny for career...
Patrick McEleney has paid tribute to Stephen Kenny for getting the best out of him as a footballer and a man, after signing a two-and-a-half year deal with Oldham Athletic. The 25-year-old ended...
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