Pair will be sentenced after admitting role in city-centre 'attack'
Probation reports have been ordered for a woman and man from Derry who admitted involvement in a city centre ‘attack’. David Dillon, 21, whose address was given as Otter Park in the Strathfoyle area...
View ArticleMan addicted to anti-anxiety meds is bailed to get help
By GARRETT HARGAN A 20-year-old man from Derry who is ‘addicted to prescription medication’ has been ordered to immediately consult with a local GP after being released on bail. Callum Fisher, 20, of...
View ArticleInto the West campaigners 'deeply disappointed' as Derry hub gets the green...
The Into the West campaign group, which argued for trains to be allowed into Derry's new transport station, say they are 'deeply disappointed' at Council's decision yesterday to go ahead with...
View ArticleBREAKING: Carpetright on Derry's Crescent Link to close
It has been confirmed this morning that Carpetright, which has premises at Derry's Crescent Link Retail Park, is to close. As recently as a week ago, Carpetright had said there were no plans to close...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses following armed robbery at Waterside takeaway
Police in Derry are appealing for information following a robbery at a takeaway premises on Clooney Terrace yesterday evening, Wednesday, April 11. Detective Sergeant Moore said: “Shortly before 10pm...
View ArticleDerry health care worker wins case for minimum wage breach
A Derry worker in the healthcare sector with the support of his trade union, UNISON, has won his case for breach of minimum wage after proceedings were lodged at an Industrial Tribunal in Belfast....
View ArticleDerry family go the extra mile for Cancer Centre in memory of their mother
The Kennedy family from Derry's Bogside are taking part in a number of different challenges to raise money and awareness for local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre. The family are taking on the...
View ArticleOPINION: Cool heads and pragmatic leadership must prevail in Creggan
Recent events could damage the wellbeing of the Creggan community and the legacy of 70 years of solidarity, writes CONAL McFEELY There is widespread community disappointment and anger over the events...
View ArticleTranslink welcomes council decision on North West Transport Hub in Derry
Translink has welcomed Derry City and Strabane District Council’s decision to give planning approval for a £27m investment plans to redevelop the former Waterside Train Station as a Multi Modal...
View ArticleLocal apprentice mechanic and runner up in NI Skills Challenge is set for UK...
An Apprentice Mechanic working within the Transport Workshop of Derry City and Strabane District Council has secured second place in the NI Skills Challenge to secure a place in the UK heats of the...
View ArticleAn Evening with Jimmy Osmond And His Band in Derry's Millennium Forum
Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond os coming to Derry's Millennium Forum. This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics Ulster calls on Derry to support annual Collection Day
Special Olympics Ulster are issuing a call for their annual Collection Day in Derry and are eager to recruit volunteers and inspire the wider community to give what they can in attempt to raise...
View ArticlePolice in Derry appeal for witnesses after car was rammed into garage in...
Police in Derry are appealing for information after damage was caused to the garage of a house in Clonmeen Drive, Strathfoyle in the early hours of Monday, April 9. Constable Alan Fenton said; “A white...
View ArticleVisitors warned not to film nurses on duty in Altnagelvin Hospital
By Ursula Duddy Reporter The Western Trust has issued a warning to visitors and patients at Altnagelvin Hospital about filming staff on wards without agreement following complaints made by members of...
View ArticleItaly’s top rhythm and blues stars to swing into Derry for Jazz festival
One of the new acts set to get pulses racing at this year’s City of Derry Jazz Festival is the Italian ensemble 'Jumpin’ Up' who heard about the festival from their friend who owns an Italian...
View ArticleTánaiste to address Derry Chamber President’s lunch
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, is to address business leaders at the annual Londonderry Chamber of Commerce President’s Lunch later this month. Mr Coveney has been...
View ArticleDerry Girl's Derry play wins big at Olivier's
By Marianne Flood A Derry-based play featuring ‘Derry Girls’ star Saoirse Monica Jackson has swept the board at the Olivier Awards on Sunday. Set in 1981, the Ferryman tells the story of a 26-year-old...
View ArticleWell-known Derry runner to tackle Walled City Marathon bed-push in memory of...
A well-known Derry runner will take on the gruelling challenge of the Walled City Marathon with an added twist this June raising funds for the Foyle Hospice in memory of his sister. Sean McIvor from...
View ArticleDerry councillor warns of spate of burglaries at Oakbridge Park, Amelia Park...
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has warned residents about ensuring that their belongings are safely secured following another spate of burglaries. Cllr Duffy stated that she has become aware of a...
View ArticleDerry mother and daughter will attend Prince Harry's wedding
A mother and daughter from Derry will be among the guests at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle next month. Julie-Ann Coll and her mother Catherine Cooke, both from the Waterside, received...
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