‘A hotel would be cheaper’ – concerns over £1,000 leisure centre cost for...
By Alan Healy Deputy Editor LOCAL families are paying almost £700 more a year to use leisure facilities in Derry than their counterparts in other council areas, it has emerged. The disparity came to...
View ArticleFire close to retail park in Derry - believed to have been started deliberately
There's been a fire this afternoon close to a retail park on Derry's Buncrana Road. The blaze occured in shrubbery, close to vehicles, beside the Dunelm/Range stores earlier today. It is thought to...
View ArticleOPINION: Hiding the truth about state killings is costing the British...
BY SARA DUDDY The truth costs nothing; Set the truth free; Time for truth; For many victims and survivors of the conflict their demand seems modest enough- they want to know the truth about what...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES - March 20, 2018
McGOWAN, Eddie, 19th March 2018 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Roisin, loving father of Moia, John, Eamonn, and Roisin, a dear and loving Grandfather. Funeral leaving his...
View ArticleGiant fish spotted in the Foyle
A giant fish was spotted on the River Foyle yesterday close to the Peace Bridge. Benj Lewis captured the large fish on video breaking the surface of the water on Sunday afternoon But he was unable to...
View ArticleVIDEO: Is This Derry's Nessie? Mysterious creature spotted in River Foyle
Is this the Lough Foyle monster? A giant fish was spotted on the River Foyle yesterday close to the Peace Bridge. Derry Now reader Benjamen Lewis captured the large fish on video breaking the surface...
View ArticleREVIEW: Strictly’s Joanne ‘takes her passion and makes it happen’ in...
Everybody knows that glitter ball winner Joanne Clifton can dance, but wow can this woman sing! The Strictly star took to the stage at the Millennium Forum as Alex Owens in Flashdance last night and...
View ArticleBrexit deal will protect rights of all European citizens during transition...
Yesterday’s Brexit transition deal struck between the EU and UK negotiation teams in Brussels will continue to guarantee the rights of all European citizens during the transition period, it has...
View ArticleCultural diversity and inclusion celebrated at Derry’s Ubuntu Global Festival...
Sunday’s Ubuntu Global Festival, which celebrated diversity and inclusion with a packed programme from an array of nations, has been hailed as a huge success. The event at the Guildhall, which was part...
View ArticleDerry man admits to 11 drug-related offences including possessing cannabis,...
By Ursula Duddy Reporter A 36-year-old Derry man has pleaded guilty to a number of drugs offences including possession of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of LSD, cannabis and prescription...
View ArticleDerry’s Mayor urges house holders to number their homes to help emergency...
Council have launched a campaign to encourage householders to visibly number their homes. All postal numbers and street names within the Derry City and Strabane District are allocated by Council and...
View ArticleNew acts and popular favourites set to take Derry by storm for 2018 Jazz...
The countdown is on to Derry’s favourite Bank Holiday May weekend celebration as details of the 18th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival (03-07 May) are unveiled today. This year’s line-up sees...
View ArticleCall made for British government to ensure there is no hard border to protect...
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson says now that Britain have accepted its Brexit commitments it must bring forward proposals to ensure they are carried out. Speaking yesterday Ms Anderson said: “It’s is...
View ArticleLights out on Derry bridge - delays likely
Drivers in Derry are advised the traffic lights are not working on the Craigavon Bridge, at the junction with Victoria Road, which has caused delays. Please approach the junction with extreme care....
View ArticleFoyle Film Festival’s Intercultural and Anti-Racism Programme Puts the...
Over 30 acclaimed and award-winning films exploring issues of race, representation and diversity will be screened as part of the Foyle Film Festival’s annual Intercultural and Anti-Racism Programme in...
View ArticleJudge in Derry says ‘cowardly’ one-punch attack beside ambulance ‘could’ve...
By Ursula Duddy Reporter A 27-year-old Derry man has been given an 18-month suspended sentence for breaking a man’s jaw in an ‘unprovoked and unnecessary’ one-punch attack beside an ambulance. Aaron...
View ArticleDisability benefits advice and information event at Derry’s Railway Museum...
Destined, the learning disability support organisation based at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum, are tomorrow offering the disability community in the North West an opportunity to learn more about the...
View ArticleOpinion: The revised boundary changes are 'a democratic affront'- McCallion
Foyle MP ELISHA McCALLION says the DUP are 're-gerrymandering' constituencies to hold onto as much power in the North as possible Fifty years ago the people of Derry took a a stand against...
View ArticleAre you Derry's next big thing? Forum announce open panto auditions
Calling all budding actors and singers! If you’ve ever fancied treading the boards in a professional theatrical production, make your way to the Millennium Forum on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April...
View ArticleInfant escapes injury after window smashed in Derry home
An infant has escaped injury after a window of a Derry home was smashed tonight. According to SDLP Cllr Brian Tierney the family were "very frightened" by the incident which occurred in Fergleen Park...
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