Foyle MP claims re-development of the Buncrana Road in Derry is 'key' to the...
Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion has called for a major redevelopment of the A2 Buncrana Road in order to assist the growth of Derry's economy. The Foyle MP said: "The A2 Buncrana Road needs to see major...
View ArticleTop performing Derry students from low income households urged to apply for...
Derry Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan has called on students to apply for the All-Ireland Scholarship Scheme, which is now open until 29th June. The party's Education spokesperson said: "The annual...
View ArticleUPDATES: Fire at premises in the Waterside, heavy traffic congestion on...
The Fire Service in Derry have been called out to an incident in the Waterside. It's understood they are dealing with a fire at the Golden Fryer on Spencer Road. Traffic in the area is said to be...
View Article'It's bizarre'- New bank machine in Derry's city centre offers customers its...
A Derry Councillor says a new bank machine which offers customers the chance to make their transactions in English or Welsh is ‘bizarre’. The bilingual hole in the wall is located on Derry’s Strand...
View Article‘Cool Route’ coastal tourism project expected to have widespread benefits for...
Plans to establish a yacht cruising route around the western coast of Ireland could give Derry businesses a boost says Council’s Head of Culture. The Cool Route Project – Cruising Oceans on Latitudes...
View ArticleDerry republicans and Belfast unionists teaming up to oppose 8th reform
An organisation whose members are drawn mainly from the Protestant/unionist tradition are teaming up with republicans to host a public meeting in Derry's City Hotel tomorrow night, where they will...
View Article£10.2m contract awarded to build multi-storey office block on top of...
A contract has been awarded for the construction of a new £10.2m office block on top of an existing car park in Ebrington, the Derry News has learned. The new 62,000 sq.ft offices will be constructed...
View Article'It's an absolute disgrace' - Tougher measures called for after rats sighted...
VERMIN have been spotted at a laneway close to a number of fast-food outlets in the city centre less than a month after a major clean-up of food waste in the area was undertaken. The issue of illegal...
View ArticleSleep-deprived residents oppose new wind turbines on outskirts of Derry due...
RESIDENTS living on the outskirts Derry of have been forced to grow hedges to heights where they are encroaching on their homes in order to block out noise from nearby wind turbines. The claim was made...
View ArticlePSNI taking part in 24-hour, trans-European speed enforcement marathon today
Recognising that inappropriate speed is the single biggest factor in fatal road collisions across Europe, Police across Northern Ireland are participating in the TISPOL (The European Traffic Police...
View ArticleBREAKING: Emergency services dealing with incident on Foyle Bridge in Derry,...
The emergency services are currently dealing with an incident on the Foyle Bridge in Derry. As a result the city bound lane of the bridge has been closed to traffic. Motorists have been warned to...
View ArticleTRAFFIC UPDATE: Foyle Bridge reopens to traffic after incident this morning
The PSNI has confirmed that the Foyle Bridge has now re-opened to traffic following an incident earlier this morning. The incident resulted in lengthy tailbacks. Police have confirmed that the bridge...
View ArticlePeople urged to take part in consultation on new traffic calming measures...
SDLP Ballyarnett Councillor Brian Tierney has urged people to respond to a consultation from the Department of Infrastructure regarding proposals for a traffic calming scheme for Moss Road in Galliagh,...
View ArticleLack of affordable social housing in Derry is forcing local families to pay...
The lack of affordable social housing is driving poverty and homelessness and the Department of Communities and Housing Executive must build more social homes, Sinn Féin Councillor Colly Kelly has...
View ArticleNew jobs boost for Derry after butchers takes up residence in Lisnagelvin...
The Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton has welcomed the news that the butchers McAtamneys is to open at Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre. He said: “I am pleased to see a new business opening in the Waterside with...
View ArticleLocal children in for a monster treat as Dinosaur World Live set to roar into...
Following a hugely successful UK tour last year, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE will arrive at the Millennium Forum on Thurs 26th & Fri 27th April as part of an extensive UK tour which also features a 4-week...
View ArticleIt’s ‘Game On’ as Derry’s Mayor calls on young people from Culmore to attend...
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has invited young people in the Culmore area to attend a fun day on Saturday. It will take place from 6.30-8.30pm in the grounds of Hollybush...
View ArticleAnger at level of dog fouling and illegal dumping at newly opened park in Derry
SDLP Cllr Angela Dobbins has spoken of her frustration after an increase in rubbish dumping and dog fouling throughout the newly opened Culmore Country Park. The Ballyarentt Councillor said: “Since its...
View ArticleNew report reveals that Derry council boss paid £130,000 last year
THE Chief Executive of Derry’s council was paid £130,000 last year, a new report has revealed. The figure was revealed following an analysis by the spending watchdog, The TaxPayers' Alliance, which...
View ArticlePresident of the European Council- 'There will be no Brexit deal without an...
SDLP Leader, Derry’s Colum Eastwood, has said that comments from President of the European Council Donald Tusk must serve as a final wake-up call to the British Government on the Irish border....
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