Derry man armed himself with knives to scare rival
A probation report has been ordered for a Derry man accused of threatening ‘a rival’ while in possession of knives. Adam Nolan, 24, of Moss Park, admits possessing offensive weapons in a public place,...
View ArticleAnonymity order granted in favour of man with past drugs convictions
A man accused of supplying drugs has been granted anonymity by a judge at Derry Magistrate’s Court. Despite a police officer saying there was ‘no specific threat’ against the man, Deputy District Judge...
View Article'Extremely voluminous' drugs case leads to delays
A man charged with drugs and money laundering offences has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court from prison. On Thursday, March 15, Patrick O’Connor, 47, of Stoneypath in Derry, appeared in court by...
View ArticleDerry man 'kicking on the door of Maghaberry'
A 33-year-old man has been banned from driving for twelve months after adopting a ‘cavalier attitude’ to driving while disqualified. David Kelly, of Maybrook Terrace, admitted driving a vehicle while...
View ArticleSuspended sentence for Derry man driving while disqualified
A local judge has handed a Derry man a suspended prison sentence for his ‘stupid decision’ to drive a vehicle a matter of months after being disqualified. Charlie Doherty, of Elaghmore Park, admitted...
View ArticleFurther offences will result in prison for Derry woman
A Derry woman who admitted behaving in a disorderly manner has been warned that if she commits any further offences within the next six months an immediate custodial sentence awaits. Edel McLaughlin,...
View ArticlePOLITICAL COMMENT: Persuading unionists on unity: How far would you go?
Derry News columnist and former newspaper editor PAT McART looks at how nationalism can begin a process of creating the conditions to assuage unionism's fears of a united island Rostrevor born...
View ArticleSt Patrick’s celebrations hailed a success as 20,000 turn out in Derry to watch
The St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Derry and Strabane had record crowds lining the streets as a cast of 1,200 performers braved the cold and windy weather to deliver a carnival spectacular to...
View ArticleSunderland FC suspend Derry's Darron Gibson with immediate effect
Derry born professional footballer Darron Gibson has been suspended from Championship club Sunderland with immediate effect. The Irish international was charged with driving with excess alcohol on...
View ArticleLow tide searches for missing Waterside man Michael McGinley today
The family of Waterside man Michael McGinley, who has been missing since January 21, exactly eight weeks ago, say there will be a low-tide search of the Foyle for him today, (Sunday). The family are...
View ArticleApprentice Boys of Derry fly St Patrick's Cross during city-centre parade
The Apprentice Boys St Patrick's Day parade passing Ferryquay Gate on Saturday. (Picture by Trevor McBride) The Apprentice Boys of Derry paraded in the city on St Patrick’s Day, flying the cross of...
View ArticleBemusement as Union Jack erected over Crown Buildings in Derry
(Picture by Tom Heaney) While the Irish national flag was occasionally in evidence to mark St Patrick's Day in Derry and Strabane, the Union Jack also re-appeared on one city-centre building for the...
View ArticleDerry pedestrian, 80s, suffers 'life-threatening' injuries on St Patrick's Day
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving an octogenarian in the city on Saturday, 17 March. Inspector Mark Knowles said: “Police received a report at...
View ArticleWell, did you break your Lent? New poll says 77 percent think it's okay to on...
Derry's Fr Chris Ferguson lightened the hearts of thousands yesterday, when he said that it was okay to suspend your Lenten fast to celebrate a National Feast Day. And it's not just the Waterside...
View ArticleNew Magee research backs non-medical interventions for depression
By Garrett Hargan New research carried out by a lecturer at Magee University in Derry has highlighted the need for ‘social prescribing’ in some of the most deprived areas of the city. Many people...
View ArticleFuneral held for former Derry IRA leader and Irish language activist yesterday
The veteran Derry republican and Irish language activist Manus Canning, who died in hospital on Friday, was laid to rest yesterday. Sinn Fein leaders Raymond McCartney and Martina Anderson paid...
View ArticleSeries of Derry events this week to mark Martin McGuinness's anniversary
The first anniversary of Martin McGuinness's death will be marked with a series of events in the city over the next week. The writer and academic Jude Collins will be his launching book 'Martin...
View ArticleProbe launched into dumping of rubbish from Waterside onto Rosemount street
(One of the letters found in the rubbish bags dumped in Rosemount) AN investigation has been launched after letters addressed to a house in the Waterside area were found in bags of rubbish dumped in...
View ArticleUS shows ‘enormous goodwill’ to NI business - Derry's Chamber President claims
Northern Ireland businesses can continue to rely on the “enormous goodwill” of the US, says Londonderry Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer McKeever. Speaking after her weekend visit to Washington -...
View ArticleDerry priest lifts the hearts of thousands by offering Lenten dispensation
Derry's Fr Chris Ferguson lightened the hearts of thousands at the weekend, when he said that it was okay to suspend your Lenten fast to celebrate a National Feast Day. The Waterside priest took to...
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