Judge in Derry describes mental health services as ‘appalling’
By Ursula Duddy Reporter A 38-year-old woman who made almost 200 false emergency calls has been remanded in custody until a bail package addressing her mental health needs is prepared. Philomena Curran...
View ArticleMore car crime in Derry - burnt out vehicle found this morning
A burnt-out car, thought to have been stolen, has been found on the outskirts of Derry this morning. The vehicle, a small Peugeot, was found on the Groarty Road. Councillor Colly Kelly commented: "Yet...
View ArticleFuneral takes place in Derry of Catherine Martin, mother of Archbishop Eamon
The funeral has taken place this morning of Mrs Catherine 'Katie' Martin, mother of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland. Mrs Martin, who had recently turned 90, is survived by her six...
View ArticleTwintastic Mummies North West invite multiple siblings to World Record...
Twins and multiple siblings are being invited along to an event in Derry to attempt to break a world record and meet the Easter Bunny! Twintastic Mummies North West have invited all multiple births to...
View ArticleDerry peace worker returns to 'Tesco family' with MBE
By Ursula Duddy Reporter A Derry man has returned from London after being awarded an MBE for his dedication to cross-community work over the last 25 years. Malcolm Hewitt, 64, returned to the city with...
View ArticleFamily of missing Waterside man Michael McGinley confirm that his remains...
The family of the Waterside man, Michael McGinley who went missing two months ago say his body has been recovered. The 27-year-old had been missing for eight weeks and five days. Mr McGinley is...
View ArticleDerry actress Roma Downey makes Sunday Times Rich List 2018
Derry born actress and TV producer Roma Downey has been named in 2018 Sunday Times Rich List. The 'Touched By An Angel' star, along with her husband Mark Burnett, were named as the second richest...
View ArticleDerry travellers to enjoy discounted tickets with Translink this Easter
Translink this week announced a range of travel offers to encourage Derry passengers to ‘hop’ on-board bus and rail services for smart moves this Easter. In addition to a variety of discount tickets...
View ArticleRoad delays as expected as £350,000 of resurfacing work in Derry continues
Road closures are currently taking place at the Racecourse Road and Belt Road for £350,000 of work to take place. The £245,000 resurfacing and reconstruction scheme at Racecourse Road has already...
View ArticleJudge unable to prescribe 'smart pill' for Derry defendant
A Derry man accused of assaulting a female has been remanded in custody for breaching court orders by calling to her house and sending intimidating text messages. Conor Kineton, 24, of Macneice Court,...
View ArticleScottish National Party MP Drew Hendy in Derry yesterday to discuss City Deal
The SNP’s Drew Hendy was in Derry yesterday to talk about how to deliver a City Deal that drives economic growth in the city. Organised by SDLP, the talk gave representatives from businesses, financial...
View ArticleDerry public urged to be aware of TB symptoms, despite a drop in reported...
New figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) reveal that the number of reported cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has dropped in Northern Ireland. The data have been published ahead of World TB Day...
View ArticleCOMMENT BY CONAL McFEELY: Time to implement the Bill of Rights
CIVIC SOCIETY MUST PREVENT THE DEATH OF THE GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT It is time for the guarantors of the GFA to put in place protocols to secure the rights, opportunities and identity of those people...
View ArticleCOMMENT: McART ON THURSDAY - Reaching Out But Getting Nothing Back
PICTURE: The McGuinness family announcing plans for the Chieftain's Walk from Glenowen to Grianan earlier this year. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a bit warmer, says McArt. In the book 'Martin...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information about two burglaries yesterday afternoon in Derry
Detectives in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of two burglaries in the city, one on the cityside and one in the Waterside yesterday afternoon, Friday 23 March....
View ArticleCOMMENT: Martin - an ordinary but exceptional man
JUDE COLLINS whose new book 'Martin: The Man I Knew', was launched in Derry this week says he feels proud to have gathered the testimony and tributes to the late republican leader. When I first met...
View ArticleCOMMENT BY Fr MICHAEL CANNY: 'Martin - a man at peace with his conscience'
In his speech to guests at the launch of Jude Collins's book 'Martin: The Man I Knew' this week, Martin McGuinness's friend, Fr MICHAEL CANNY, said that if the republican leader were to have his life...
View ArticleBurglars waited for woman, 80, to leave Derry bungalow then bust in two back...
The home of a Derry pensioner, who is suffering from early onset dementia, was targeted by burglars yesterday while relatives took her on a short trip to the cemetery. The lady, who is 80, left her...
View ArticleCourts should have power to order drug tests - Derry Judge
A local judge has said it should be within the court’s power to order drug testing as he remanded a Derry man accused of drug dealing into custody. The comments were made by District Judge Barney...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information about shots fired last night in Derry
Detectives at Strand Road are appealing for information after shots were fired at a car in the Marianus Park area of Derry yesterday evening, Sunday, March 25. Detective Sergeant Ray Phelan said “It...
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