Derry Councillor calls on QUB to meet over controversial bilingual...
A Derry Councillor has called for on Queens University Belfast to meet with his party over its decision not to reintroduce bilingual English-Irish signs across campus. Earlier this week a spokesperson...
View ArticleGive my Head Peace star Damon Quinn in Derry on Thursday for NWRC’s...
The Hole in the Wall Gang’s Damon Quinn will be the special guest interviewee at the NWRC’s intercollege media competition on Thursday. Damon, who plays Cal in Give My Head Peace, is also the Producer...
View ArticleDerry’s getting greener: Increase of renewable energy consumption welcomed
Statistics released by the Department of Economy which reveal the increase of renewable energy consumption in the North over the last year have been welcomed by a Derry Councillor Sinn Féin...
View ArticleConsumer Council mark World Consumer Rights Day with advice on avoiding...
Protecting yourself from online cybercrime and scams are two themes for this year’s World Consumer Rights Day, on 15 March 2018. With this in mind, The Consumer Council has three top tips on how to...
View ArticleDerry has the cheapest pints of Guinness in Ireland and the UK
The cheapest pints of Guinness in the UK and Ireland can be found in Derry, new figures released ahead of St Patrick’s Day have revealed. The prices, which are provided in Euros, show you can get a...
View ArticleAccident on Buncrana road involving several vehicles - expect delays
There are reports of a car crash involving several vehicles on the Buncrana Road close to St Columb's College. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. If you have a story or want to send a photo or...
View ArticleDerry smokers urged to stub out their fags for good on No Smoking Day
A Derry MLA who has first-hand experience of how hard it is to ditch the ciggies has urged smokers to kick the habit tomorrow for No Smoking Day. SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA said giving...
View ArticleFuneral of Derry accident victim Emmett McClelland to take place on Thursday
The funeral of Derry man Emmett McClelland, who died in a road accident in County Donegal at the weekend will take place on Thursday. Mr McClelland, who was in his 20s, leaves a partner Jade, and...
View ArticleHousing authorities urged to do more to help the Travelling Community after...
Housing authorities must do more to address the difficulties faced by the Travelling community, says a Derry Councillor. Commenting after the launch of a report by the Human Rights Commission in Derry...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses after assault on man in 30s in Derry
Police in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an assault on a man aged in his 30s in the Glenabbey area of the city. Constable McAllister said: “Shortly after...
View Article40 new jobs for Derry after sportswear firm announces major outlet to open in...
THE sportswear brand O'Neills is to create 40 jobs through a city centre store in Derry. The Derry News revealed last month that the Irish sportswear firm was looking at opening up a new branch at the...
View ArticleCouncil to carry out retail research survey by phone in Derry
Members of the public are being advised that Derry City and Strabane District Council is conducting a telephone survey about retail and leisure habits across the Council area. NEMS Market Research has...
View ArticleBBC star Stacey Dooley touches down in Derry to film hard-hitting new...
The BBC Three star Stacey Dooley arrived in Derry yesterday as part of filming for a hard-hitting documentary about young people in the north. The programme will be the latest in the 'Stacey Dooley...
View ArticleCross border drugs gang who had been supplying 'large quantities' in Derry...
Four people involved in a cross border drugs gang, who were supplying 'large quantities' of drugs in the Derry-Donegal area, were this week handed prison sentences today at Craigavon Crown Court, after...
View ArticleFoyle Hospice to benefit from hotel's donation of TVs and DVD players
The Roe Park Resort, Limavady has donated twenty televisions and fifty DVD players to Foyle Hospice, which will be a welcome addition to its facilities for patients who are receiving palliative and...
View ArticleDerry people urged to have their say after consultation opens on Residents'...
A formal consultation has opened with proposals to introduce a Residents’ Parking Scheme in the Bogside area of Derry. The Rossville Street area Residents’ Parking Scheme would be the first such scheme...
View Article'Why's the chopper up?' PSNI issue 'take yer oil' response to light sleepers...
It's the question that has sent many a bleary-eyed Derry person to social media late at night after being woken up by the sound of helicopter rotors in the sky above - 'Why's the chopper up?' People in...
View ArticleNew drama by former hunger striker Laurence McKeown to open in Derry tonight
CRAFT the arts and cultural organisation based at the Hub in the Rosemount Factory are pleased to be hosting the drama ‘Green and Blue’ written by former hunger striker Laurence McKeown and produced by...
View ArticleDerry public invited to celebration of Martin McGuinness’s life hosted by...
The public are being invited to a major event in the Millenium Forum to mark the first anniversary of Martin McGuinness’s death. Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion commented: “Sinn Féin in Derry are...
View ArticleFOYLE HOSPICE DRAW WINNERS: WEEK 18
The winners for Week 18 of the Foyle Hospice Draw on March 8, 2018 were: 1st - £1,000, Peter & Jane Corr, promoter, Foyle Hospice. 2nd - £600, Rollover, promoter Foyle Hospice. 3rd - £200, Margaret...
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