Republic's winning lotto ticket worth €4.4m sold at border filling station in...
There was one winner of tonight’s National Lottery draw in the Republic, worth €4.4 million. The winning numbers on the night were 1, 2, 7, 33, 34, and 40, wihile the bonus number was 6. The winning...
View ArticleVan Morrison to perform in the Millennium Forum as part of this year's City...
One of music’s true legends Sir Van Morrison returns to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 6 May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival. The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be...
View ArticlePolice investigating link after two burglaries at houses in Derry yesterday
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in Derry yesterday, Friday 12th January 2018. It was reported that sometime between midday and 6.25pm a house in the Riverside Park area...
View ArticleSinn Fein's Barry McElduff resigns as MP for West Tyrone following Kingsmill...
The MP for West Tyrone, Barry McElduff, has announced his resignation in the wake of the controversy over the 'Kingsmill' video controversy. He said he took the decision 'because of the Twitter video...
View Article'Lift your dog sh*te' - angry residents leave stern message for dog walkers...
Residents living in the Newbuildings have left a stern message close to the community centre in the area following problems with persistent dog fouling. The message, 'Lift your dog sh*te', was painted...
View ArticleDerry restaurant set to shut its doors after staff learn of closure earlier...
A Derry restaurant is set to shut after staff at the establishment were told of the plans earlier this evening. Rafter's on the Northland Road (pictured above) is now set close down. However, it is...
View ArticleAnger after number of grit boxes stolen and damaged in Creggan area of Derry
There is anger in the Creggan area of Derry after a number of grit boxes have been stolen or damaged beyond repair. Local Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell said: "In the midst of the last very cold...
View ArticleReminder for Derry public to check their passports ahead of booking summer...
SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack has urged people to take a moment this week to check their passports are up to date and in a safe place. Cusack said: "At this time of year, to combat the Winter blues,...
View ArticleNew locally based wireless broadband provider to create 12 new jobs in Derry
A new wireless broadband provider based in the North West, Beacon Broadband is creating 12 jobs in Derry to help it increase its export sales and position itself for future growth in the Republic of...
View ArticleResurfacing work to be carried out on busy road near Derry schools
Sinn Féin Councillor Michael Cooper has welcomed the news that a section of the Racecourse Road outside St Patrick's Primary school, Ardnashee School and the Playtrail is to be resurfaced, subject to...
View ArticlePolitical football! GAA legend in the frame for West Tyrone Seat
BoyleSports have cut the price of Tyrone legend Peter Canavan standing as an MP in the West Tyrone constituency. A number of punters have been keen to back the former GAA star to turn his hand to...
View ArticleNumber of local children being placed on the Child Protection Register rises...
A new report has revealed that that there the number of local children being placed on the Child Protection Register has increased by almost 50 per cent over the last six months. The figures were...
View ArticleConcerns over children's safety due to lack of gritting services at entrance...
There have been calls for gritting services to be extended to an area outside a primary school in the Waterside area after concerns were raised over safety by both parents and staff. The SDLP...
View ArticleNo funding for Derry greenway project due to Stormont collapse
by Gareth Cross gareth@derrynews.net A key Derry greenway project is unable to proceed due to the political impasse at Stormont, it emerged this weekend. Work cannot begin on council's Clooney Greenway...
View ArticleBT Training Recruitment Day taking place in Derry tomorrow to help people...
SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack is encouraging those seeking work to attend a BT training recruitment day on Thursday 18th January at Foyle Jobs & Benefits Asylum Road from 2pm-3pm. Cllr Cusack...
View Article21-year-old man jailed for Abercorn Road hit and run incident which left man...
A 21-year-old Derry man responsible for a hit-and-run incident on the Abercorn Road which left the victim (pictured) with ‘life-changing and permanent’ injuries, was jailed at the city’s Crown Court...
View ArticleTRAFFIC NEWS: 'Treacherous' driving conditions on road between Limavady and...
Police are advising of treacherous driving conditions on the Dunhill Road between Coleraine and Limavady due to snow and ice. Officers would advise motorists to avoid the area and to seek an...
View ArticleDead pheasants prompt health and safety concerns
The dumping of hundreds of dead pheasants at the side of a County Derry road has prompted concerns for health and safety. The gruesome discovery was made by a local man at Temple Road, outside...
View Article‘It’s now time for truth, it’s time for justice’ McCusker family call for...
The heart-broken mother of a young, innocent Maghera man, who was abducted and murdered by Loyalist paramilitaries, has spoken of her grief as she remembers her son on his 20th anniversary. Today marks...
View ArticleSome superheroes wear Hi-Viz vests - Derry’s ‘bin’ going mad over...
By Ursula Duddy A group of big-hearted bin collectors in Derry have melted hearts in the city with a story of acts of kindness just to brighten a little’s boy’s day. Three-year-old Jake O’Donnell from...
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