Judge highlights 'severe street drinking problem' in Derry as he remands...
A Derry judge has remanded two street drinkers into custody amid concerns that their behaviour could lead to a death on the roads. The court heard the two defendants are in a ‘toxic’ relationship and...
View ArticleDerry councillors approve ban on naming local buildings after politicians
A row has erupted after local councillors agreed that no council buildings should be named after politicians – despite opposition from Sinn Fein to the move. The decision was issued at Tuesday...
View ArticleInquest into death of Derry mother-of-six shot by British soldier adjourned...
By Ursula Duddy Reporter A Derry family who have waited almost 47 years for an extensive inquest into their death of their mother, who was shot by a British soldier, have had proceedings adjourned...
View Article180 new homes approved for Skeoge area of Derry as meeting hears an extra...
Work is set to begin on almost 180 new social homes in the Skeoge area of Galliagh after approval was issued for the development. Apex Housing had sought approval for 176 new houses, six of which are...
View ArticleNew state of the art community centre set to transform Top of the Hill area...
PLANNING approval has been issued for a new state-of-the-art community centre at the site of a former school in the Top of the Hill area in Derry's Waterside. The new community centre (pictured above)...
View ArticleYoung Derry girl set to wow audiences in next round of Ireland's Got Talent...
A little Derry girl with a very big voice is expected to sail through to the next round on Ireland’s Got Talent tonight. Nine-year-old Cora Harkin previously earned a standing ovation from Louis Walsh,...
View Article“Who’s going to catch me now, you fat bas****s?” Court hears Derry man...
A Derry man ran away from and taunted police officers after he was stopped on suspicion of drink-driving, a court has heard. Paul Moore, 34, of Westland Mews in the city, pleaded guilty to charges of...
View ArticlePeople in Derry claiming Tax Credits and Housing Benefits advised to report...
SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack has advised those claiming any form of benefit especially Tax credits and Housing Benefit to make sure they report any change in their circumstances immediately. Cllr...
View ArticleWarning that mobile phone users in Derry may face the return of roaming...
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA has said that Theresa May’s plan to withdraw from the EU digital single market may see the return of roaming charges and signal dropout along the Irish...
View ArticleTom Timoney - An Appreciation: 'A real gentleman, a dedicated Civil Rights...
Tom Timoney was born to parents Jack Timoney and Sally (nee McCay) of Willow Road, Burndennett, in the parish of Leckpatrick, Co. Tyrone. In adulthood his siblings included six other brothers and six...
View ArticleLISTEN: Tony Taylor addresses protest rally in Derry calling for his...
The Derry prisoner Tony Taylor addressed a rally held in Derry earlier today calling for his release on the two-year anniversary of his incarceration. The 48-year-old was returned to prison after his...
View ArticleNew shop and apartments to plug ‘gap site’ in Spencer Road area of Derry
PLANNING approval is being sought to erect a new building housing a shop and apartments at a ‘gap site’ in the Waterside area of Derry. The planning application was first lodged with the local planning...
View ArticlePedestrian dies after collision with a car - man arrested at the scene
Gardai in Donegal are investigating a fatal road traffic collision at Bridgend, at 11.55 pm on Saturday night. A silver Opel Omega car was in collision with two pedestrians. It is believed that the car...
View ArticleFire crews rescue tree surgeon who became stuck up a tree after sustaining...
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to a report of a tree surgeon took a knock to the head and stuck up in tree at the Village Oaks, Ballykelly, Limavady. The incident...
View ArticleFoyle Search and Rescue take three people to safety in Derry after their...
Volunteers from Foyle Search and Rescue were called into action on Friday evening after three people became stranded on the river after their vessel lost power. The incident happened at 5.50pm on...
View ArticleBREAKING: Police thank members of the public in Derry who intervened after...
Detectives at Strand Road are appealing for information following an attempted hijacking in the Carlisle Road area on Saturday, 10 March. Detective Constable Forbes said “Shortly before 11:45 am it was...
View ArticleHundreds of mourners attend funeral of Derry man Karol Kelly who was murdered...
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of local father-of-five Karol Kelly as he was laid to rest in Derry this afternoon. Mr Kelly was murdered in the early hours of last Sunday morning...
View Article'Sláinte Maolíosa!' Mayor of Derry meets cast of Derry Girls at special...
The Mayor of Derry and Strabane Maolíosa McHugh has met with the cast of the smash hit Channel 4 comedy 'Derry Girls' at a special reception held in the Guildhall this afternoon. The entire principle...
View ArticleReilly welcomes progress on crematorium plans
SDLP Group Leader on Derry and Strabane District Council Martin Reilly has welcomed progress on the plans for a crematorium serving the northwest of the island. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Council...
View ArticleUnheard Voices unveil new archive of Civil Rights leader Brigid Bond
PICTURE ABOVE: The Unheard Voices Women’s Group pictured with Harry and Teresa Bond, son and daughter in law of civil rights activist Bridget Bond. Also included are Carol Cunningham, Project...
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