Derry court hears banned driver caught by police reversing out of his own...
A disqualified driver who was caught reversing out of his driveway has been banned for an extended period of time and given a suspended prison sentence. Owen Stewart, 32, of Coshquin Road, admitted...
View ArticleCosmetic products containing plastic microbeads to be banned in Derry due to...
A ban on cosmetic products containing tiny pieces of plastic is to be enforced in Derry, it has emerged. The move comes after growing concern over the global problem of plastic pollution in the marine...
View Article'People are not going to tolerate this for another year' - Residents to stage...
A Waterside councillor has warned that there could be protests if measures aren't taken straight away to stamp out drinking in St Columb's Park. Scores of underage drinkers gathered in the park on...
View ArticleDerry charity raffle winner donates beautiful painting of Inishowen...
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Children’s Ward in Altnagelvin Hospital has received a beautiful donation of a scenic painting of Shroove Lighthouse, Co Donegal. The artist,...
View ArticleSearches set to continue today along the River Foyle for missing person
Searches are continuing today along the River Foyle for a missing person. One of the searches is being organised by Search Team Northwest, with the next search set to take place at 3pm today during...
View ArticleMotorists advised to expect delays due to night-time roadworks in Muff
Motorists are advised to expect delays on the main Derry to Moville road due to night-time roadworks in the border village of Muff. The works will commence tonight and continue until Friday, from...
View ArticleDerry Sinn Fein MLA welcomes new research which 'demonstrates the need to end...
Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Karen Mullan MLA has welcomed new research from the Catholic Principals Association (CPA) which adds further weight to the need to end academic selection. The Foyle MLA...
View Article'I am so sorry' - Derry born former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle cancels...
Nadine Coyle has announced she is cancelling a number of upcoming shows including a planned gig in Belfast next month. The former Girls Aloud singer announced in February her plans to tour the UK and...
View ArticleCourt hears man's ear partially bitten off after fight broke out during...
A 28-year-old who allegedly bit part of another man’s ear off after a fight broke out at a family gathering has been granted bail at Derry Magistrate’s Court. Patrick Stokes, of Malvern Road in London,...
View ArticleBurglars armed with knife and hammer steal cash during aggravated burglary at...
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at a house in the Ballynagard area of Derry on Saturday 22nd April. Two men, armed with a knife and a hammer,...
View Article'Checkmate!' - Derry tutor who has been teaching chess to local children for...
A DERRY tutor who has teaching chess to local children for decades has announced his retirement. Alan Turnbull has been showing children Hollybush Primary School around a checkerboard for the best part...
View ArticleDisused playpark in Derry to be removed due to ongoing concerns over...
A disused play area in the Waterside area of Derry which has been a site of continuing anti-social behaviour is to be removed by the local council. The play area lies at a green belt in the Bards Hill...
View ArticleDerry parents advised to warn children about the dangers of used needles...
Police have warned parents in Derry to advise their children about the dangers of ‘used needles’ after it emerged that ‘dozens’ have been discarded publicly in the Shantallow area. The issue was raised...
View ArticleDerry is the 'friendliest place' - top stand-up Dara Ó Briain salutes city...
The TV presenter and top stand-up comedian Dara Ó Briain has described Derry as the friendliest place he's been in on his current 'Voice of Reason' tour. The Mock the Week host tweeted his love for the...
View ArticleDerry Sinn Fein coucillor calls for the immediate expulsion of the Israeli...
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper is to bring a motion to the monthly meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council this week calling for the immediate expulsion by the Irish government of the...
View ArticleDerry MLA calls for audio equipment to be provided for PIP Assessments
Audio recording at PIP assessments must be provided for those who want it, says a Derry MLA. Speaking after Britain’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) agreed to provide audio recording for...
View Article'Residents are rightly worried' - calls for gates to remain locked in...
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has said that residents in the Rosemount area are upset after a number of incidents of anti-community activity in the vicinity of Creggan Burn and the steps adjacent...
View ArticleBREAKING: Man arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police...
Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in Derry on February 22, 2017. A viable Under...
View ArticlePolice issue appeal for witnesses after man injured following weekend assault...
The PSNI has appealed for witnesses after a male has sustained injuries from an assault which is believed to have taken place on William Street, Derry on Friday 20th April at approximately 12.30am....
View ArticleDerry Girls get their Lycra on at 80s Zumbathon for Relay for Life Legenderry
A MARATHON charity Zumba class whoich took place on Sunday has raised around £900 for two local charities. Around 80 women turned up dressed in 80's gear for the event at Lisneal College. The fancy...
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