Award-winning Irish comedian Dylan Moran bound for Derry's Millennium Forum
The Millennium Forum has just announced that BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian, Dylan Moran, will perform at the cityside venue on Friday 28th September as he embarks on his brand new tour - Dr...
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Derry Elvis impersonator's car comes under attack from stone-throwing youths...
Youths in Galliagh stoned the car of a well-known Derry singer, after apparently taking it for a police vehicle. Thomas McGilloway, 59, was driving his Vauxhall Saloon Cruiser(pictured above) close to...
View ArticleClass act - Derry schoolboy lands place at top performing arts college in London
By Marianne Flood Reporter A talented Derry student has won a place at one of the most prestigious music and dance performing arts colleges in London. Thorin Coffey, who is in Year 14 at St Joseph’s...
View Article'This has been invaluable helping people in distress along our riverbank ' -...
SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack has criticised the PSNI's notification that it is to cut its contribution supporting the CCTV programme in the city by over £12,000 with further cuts to follow. The...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES - Friday, March 16, 2018
KAVANAGH, 15th March 2018, Gerard (Gerry), formerly of Ardnamoyle, beloved father of Séan, beloved son of the late Harry and Molly and dear brother of Pam, Charles, John, William, Majella, Clifford and...
View Article'It's very disheartening' - New route prevents disabled people from fully...
Disable people will not be able to fully participate in tomorrow's St Patrick's Day parade in Derry due to the new route it is taking, it has emerged. The information came to light at yesterday...
View ArticleBREAKING - More power cuts in parts of Derry
More than 3,000 homes in Derry have reportedly been affected by a new power cut this morning. According to Councillor Colly Kelly a whole circuit has gone down in the Moor Ward area. "It has affected...
View ArticleCouncil appeals to Derry dog owners to scoop that poop then bag and bin!
Derry City and Strabane District Council is urging local dog owners to take responsibility for their pets in a new campaign aimed at tackling the issue of dog fouling. The 'Your Dog, Your Mess'...
View ArticleDerry drugs accused had 'potentially lethal' stun gun in house
Police in Derry described the discovery of a stun gun at the home of a 33-year-old accused of supplying drugs as ‘extremely worrying’. Martin White, of Clarendon Street, has been charged with...
View ArticleWEATHER ALERT: Council advise people attending St Patrick’s Day carnival in...
Derry City and Strabane District Council has advised those intending to participate or attend tomorrow’s St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations in Derry or Strabane to wrap up warm as weather...
View ArticleNew €4m Social Enterprise Centre set to be named after former SDLP leader...
A new €4m Social Enterprise Centre to be built in Letterkenny is set be named the "John Hume Social Enterprise Centre." It follows a motion by Cllr Dessie Shields being passed at yesterday's meeting of...
View ArticleDerry parents urged to take part in consultation on special needs nursery...
The Derry public have been asked to respond to a new consultation on the future of special educational needs nursery provision, which opened today. The Department of Education is carrying out a...
View ArticleAlmost 700 toddlers in Western Trust area have not had their annual health...
Hundreds of one and two-year-olds across the Western Trust have not had their annual review, it has emerged. The reviews check the child’s health and development and are routinely carried out on...
View ArticleFuneral for former Derry IRA leader on Sunday
The veteran Derry republican and Irish language activist Manus Canning, who died in hospital earlier today, will be laid to rest on Sunday. Mr Canning [pictured on left with Sean Mac Stiofain and...
View ArticleKnow your limits if you're planning on drowning the shamrock this St...
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake, and be aware of the dangers of binge...
View ArticleREVEALED: DERRY SCHOOL BUDGETS What your child’s school is getting this year
New figures have revealed the funding allocated to every nursery, primary and secondary school in Derry in 2018/19. It comes after Northern Ireland schools were told earlier this week they are to...
View ArticleDerry kids go that extra mile as part school health challenge
Western Trust Chief Executive Dr Anne Kilgallen joined pupils from Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir recently on their Daily Mile Challenge to encourage physical activity every day. The Daily Mile Challenge is a...
View ArticleStrictly star Joanne says she can't wait to bring 'Flashdance' to Forum
Strictly star Joanne Clifton promises audiences will be dancing in the aisles when Flashdance comes to the Millennium Forum next week. As 80s movie fans will know, it tells the story of 18-year-old...
View ArticleLast chance to sign up for the last Colour Run: Ebrington event takes place...
The final Children in Crossfire Colour Run will take place in Derry on Sunday 25 March, starting at Ebrington Square at 10am. Registration is taking place this Thursday 22nd , Friday 23, Saturday...
View ArticleIT'S OFFICIAL: YOU'RE ALLOWED TO BREAK LENT ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
A Derry priest this weekend answered the age-old question of whether you’re allowed to break Lent on St. Patrick’s Day - and you’ll be delighted to hear the answer is ‘yes’. Father Christopher...
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