Satirical magazine, Private Eye, ridicules Translink's plans for Derry train...
A member of Derry rail lobby group, Into the West, has said criticism of Translink's plans for the Waterside train station in the satirical magazine, Private Eye, should be 'a source of embarrassment'...
View ArticlePut a spring in your step now the clocks have gone forward!
With the clocks having sprung forward at the weekend, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use the stretch in the evenings to stretch their legs. Colette Brolly, the PHA’s lead on...
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Woman who helped at Buncrana Pier tragedy to claim against McGrotty estate
By Ursula Duddy Reporter The family of victims of the Buncrana Pier tragedy said they have received a claim against the deceased’s estate from a woman who helped at the scene. Sean McGrotty, 48, his...
View ArticleGrowing concern for missing Derry teenager
Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 17 year old girl who has gone missing from the Derry area Shaquitta Muir (pictured) has not been seen since Sunday last, 25 March....
View ArticlePolice in Derry issue picture of watch stolen during Waterside burglary which...
Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a property in the Sandringham Drive area of Prehen on Friday 23 March. Detective Constable Donnell said: “Police...
View ArticleDerry animal lovers urged to have pets tagged so that they can be found...
SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack is encouraging anyone with a dog or cat to tag their contact details on their pets collar to enable quick identification. "Every week on social media we see reports of...
View ArticleDerry's council seeking public's views on plans for new multi-million pound...
Derry City and Strabane District Council has embarked on a major public consultation to review its strategic leisure provision in the Derry and Strabane areas. The purpose of the consultation process...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Breen (nee Orr) 26th March 2018, Agnes, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Patsy and loving mother of Patrick, Kathleen Flanagan, John, Angela Mc Closkey,...
View ArticleGreen-fingered volunteers praised after 500 new trees planted at historic...
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Maolíosa McHugh has praised 40 volunteers who planted over 500 trees on Saturday morning alongside the Culmore Road / Madams Bank Road to provide...
View ArticleLine of Duty star arrives in Derry for opening of new Macmillan cancer...
The Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar attended a special event in Derry today to mark the opening of the new Macmillan Support Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital. Dunbar, who plays the no-nonsense...
View ArticleConcerns raised over underpayments to ESA claimants in Derry following report...
SDLP Derry Cllr Brian Tierney has said that the Department for Communities must urgently address any underpayments to ESA claimants following a damning report from the Audit Office. Cllr Tierney is...
View ArticleTwo men rescued from house fire in Creggan area of Derry treated for the...
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed it responded to a report of a fire at a mid-terraced house at Rinmore Drive in the Creggan area of Derry. The incident happened on...
View ArticleDerry man charged with stealing cash and medication from Northside Centre...
A 35-year-old man has appeared before a Derry court charged with stealing prescription medication and cash from a pharmacy in Northside Shopping Centre. John McGilloway, whose address was given on...
View Article‘Not guilty’ plea to burglary, robbery and violent offences
A 44-year-old man at a Derry court has denied burglary, robbery, a serious assault and threatening to kill a man. Glen Smith of no fixed abode appeared before Derry Crown Court charged with the...
View ArticlePriest asks for removal of graffiti referring to Karol Kelly murder
The priest who officiated at the funeral of murdered Derry father-of-five Karol Kelly [pictured] earlier this month has asked for the removal of graffiti, which was painted on a number of walls shortly...
View ArticleTeenager charged with attempted murder as man remains in hospital after fight...
Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of an assault in the Barr’s Lane area of the city during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 28 March....
View ArticleTyrone PSNI investigate hit and run
The PSNI in Tyrone are appealing for information following a one vehicle hit and run on the Barony Road (between Cookstown and Omagh) in County Tyrone on Friday 16 March 2018. Investigator Constable...
View ArticleNew bus shelter installed for residents in Maydown area of Derry after...
A new bus shelter has been installed in the Maydown area of Derry after a campaign to have the new facility put in place for residents. The new shelter has been erected on the Maydown Road near the...
View Article'We are beyond excited!' New Disney store to open at Foyleside Shopping...
A new Disney store is to open at Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry, it has been revealed. The centre made the announcement on social media in the past hour. It states: "We are beyond excited to...
View ArticleDerry councillor calls on local schools to ban 'British Armed Forces' and...
An independent councillor in Derry has called for local schools to no longer allow what he described as 'British Armed Forces' access to their pupils. Councillor Gary Donnelly is to table the motion at...
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