UPDATED: Derry security alert now ended - object recovered declared a hoax
The police in Derry say an overnight security alert at Hawthorn Drive in the Springtown Road area of the city [pictured] is now over. A spokesperson said: "The security alert is now ended and all...
View ArticleMan questioned about County Derry murder has been released on police bail
A 19 year old man arrested in Maghera on Friday by detectives investigating the murder Piotr Krowka, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Mr Krowka's body was discovered at a...
View ArticleMotorists urged to plan journeys ahead of resurfacing works close to Co....
A £285,000 resurfacing scheme on the A2 Seacoast Road between the junction of Bishops Road and Benone Leisure Complex near Limavady will commence on Monday, April 9. The 2,700 metre long resurfacing...
View ArticleOPINION: Why is the Dublin government weighing in on the Derry railway...
By EAMONN McCANN The fact that Translink has felt it necessary to recruit a selection of the Great and the Good from across the island to support its mediocre plan for the Waterside Station should tell...
View ArticleFuneral of Derry schoolgirl who died unexpectedly will take place today
The funeral of the Derry schoolgirl who died suddenly last week will take place at St Patrick's Church in Claudy this morning. Kerrie Canning, who was in Year 14 at St Mary's College, was from...
View ArticleMcGuinness Principles to be launched in US tomorrow
CAPTION: Martin McGuinness was commemorated last month at Stormont, with the unveiling of new portrait. Irish Americans will tomorrow launch a set of principles in his honour at a ceremony in New York....
View ArticleAttacks on community not welcome, warn Derry politicians after weekend...
Public representatives have expressed concern over a security alert in Hawthorn Drive area of Derry in which up to 50 families were forced to leave their homes in the early hours of yesterday morning....
View ArticleAlleged crime boss denied bail at Derry court
By Garrett Hargan A Derry man described by police as ‘a leading member of a criminal network’ involved in large-scale drugs supply in Northern Ireland has been denied bail. Patrick O’Connor, 48, of...
View ArticleSurprise as Tierney reveals he won't run for Derry mayoralty
One of the favourites to replace Maolíosa McHugh as Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council yesterday confirmed that he will not now be running for the position. SDLP councillor Brian...
View ArticleStatement issued from Junior McDaid House following Easter Monday...
A statement has been issued today by Junior McDaid House following a number of arrests made at the political hub in Chamberlain Street in relation to disturbances in Creggan at the Easter Monday...
View ArticleDerry MLA says: 'It’s past time for armed groups to leave the stage'
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney said today it is time for all armed groups to leave the stage for good. He was speaking after an announcement today by loyalist paramilitary groups that they would...
View ArticleOver a fifth of consumers in Derry City and Strabane council area have...
The Consumer Council has revealed that over a fifth of Derry City and Strabane consumers have received an item of mail, which they considered to be a scam and of those consumers 69% have ignored it or...
View ArticleFormer Derry Mayor challenges those who burnt his car to come forward and...
A former Mayor of Derry has challenged those responsible for burning his car as it sat outside his home at the weekend to come forward and explain their actions. Kevin Campbell, Sinn Féin Councillor...
View ArticleTRAFFIC ALERT: Two vehicle crash on Glenshane pass - delays expected
There has been an accident between two vehicles on the Glenshane Pass and police have advised motorists to expect delays. The crash happened just past the Ponderosa Bar on the Dungiven side. Police...
View ArticleCity of Derry International Choir Festival announce 'internationally-renowned...
Organisers of the City of Derry International Choir Festival are delighted to announce the first of a series of guest artists for this year’s autumn festival, due to take place from 24 to 28 October....
View ArticleVeteran republican arrested after Derry press conference
The Derry republican Thomas Ashe Mellon was arrested today shortly after appearing at a press conference in the city. Mr Mellon was leaving the Saoardh event at Junior McDaid House on Chamberlain...
View ArticleWestern Trust supports Public Health Agency vaccine campaign for girls to...
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is supporting the Public Health Agency (PHA) HPV Campaign by urging parents of girls eligible to receive HPV vaccine to make sure that they get...
View ArticleLocal schools to mark Civil Rights 50th anniversary at the Guildhall
Hundreds of school children from the across the council area will be gathering in the Guildhall on Thursday 19th April for a special event commemorating the Civil Rights movement. This year, 2018,...
View ArticleIn this week's County Derry Post
In this week's County Derry Post: 20 years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement read the thoughts of one of the few women who actually sat at the negotiating table. Police appeal for...
View ArticleEastwood calls for a review and renewal of the Good Friday Agreement
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called for a review and a renewal of the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Eastwood was speaking on the official 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The anniversary...
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