Police warn of new phone scam
Police are warning members of the public to be wary of what they have described as “unsolicited phone calls and scams” following four incidents today and yesterday in the Derry, Ballymoney, Portrush...
View ArticleThousands expected in Derry for visit of relics of St Anthony
Thousands of devout Catholics are in expected in Derry next month for the visit to the city of the relics of St Anthony.(the saint of lost things). Last time the relics visited Ireland there were...
View ArticleNew details revealed about closure of Derry waste facility
The majority of 10,000 tonnes of waste material left at a former waste facility in Derry had to be disposed of at a landfill site after a major fire at the site. The disposal of the waste left at the...
View ArticleVIDEO: the story of St Anthony
The relics of St Anthony will be accompanied in Ireland by Fr Mario Conte, editor of the Messenger of St Anthony, the magazine published by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of Saint Anthony’s Basilica...
View Article40 years on…. Derry IRA man shot dead on bus remembered
A Derry IRA man shot and killed by a British soldier 40 years has been remembered at a commemorative event held in the city. Jim Gallagher, from the Galliagh area, was a passenger on a bus travelling...
View ArticleMayor thanks groups for refugee charity support
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Elisha McCallion last night held a special reception in the Guildhall in recognition of the many local schools, agencies and community...
View ArticleYoung people urged to have their say at EYC Engagement workshop
Following Derry City and Strabane District Council’s success in taking a major step forward towards its goal to become the European Youth Capital in 2019, it is hosting a major Engagement Workshop in...
View ArticleTeenage boy arrested after overnight arson attack on car in Derry
Police in Derry have arrested a 16-year-old boy following an arson attack on a car in the Rossnagalliagh area of city in the early hours of this morning. He was later released on bail pending further...
View ArticleFun football event being held in Derry this weekend to welcome refugees to city
A “fun” football event is to be held in Derry this weekend with the specific aim of making the Syrian refugees welcome in the city. The event, to take place at the Leafair pitches from 11.00am to...
View ArticleThe Metro in the driving seat with brand new look
The Metro, one of Derry's most iconic and popular venues, hosted a glittering VIP reception recently to mark the unveiling of a new look and a new portfolio of draught drinks brands. Art deco elegance...
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My holiday beauty essentials
It's that time of year again to look forward to your holidays and with the sunny weather, it is hard not to get into the spirit of it all. I have picked my top beauty essentials for your holiday...
View ArticlePolice renew appeal over fatal collision
Police have renewed their appeal for information about a fatal crash in Co Derry at the weekend which claimed the life of a 19-year-old man from Kilrea. He was a pillion passenger of a motorcycle which...
View ArticlePlanning permission granted for new Derry city centre hotel
Planning permission has been granted for a boutique hotel in Derry city centre Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee has approved full planning permission and Listed...
View ArticleMcGuinness meets families affected by disability underspend
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has met families affected by the multi-million pound underspend on disability services in the Western Health Trust and pledged his support for an investigation...
View ArticleDelay to Derry apartment development due to address confusion
Planning approval for 53 new apartments in Derry has been delayed due to confusion over where exactly they will be located. The apartments are to be constructed at the site of a former filling station...
View ArticleLibrary cuts are an attack on communities: Durkan
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has said that the first act of the new Department of Communities cannot be an attack on libraries which, he said, were at the heart of so many local areas. Mr Durkan was...
View ArticleDerry school boy wins Reading for Reflection competition
The Reading for Reflection competition has been won by Ryan Martin, a Year 8 pupil at St.Columb’s College. The competition was part of the Mayor’s Day of Reflection competition which encouraged young...
View ArticleDerry peace-building groups benefit from new round of community relations...
Five groups in Derry tackling sectarianism and promoting understanding across Northern Ireland are to share in funding distributed by the Community Relations Council on behalf of The Executive Office,...
View ArticleEglinton man fined £3,000 for waste offences
A Co Derry man was today fined £3,000 (plus compensation costs of £4,368) at Derry Magistrates Court for breaches of waste management legislation. William Brian O’Donnell (42) of Craigbrack Road,...
View ArticleVacuum cleaners among items stolen during break-in at Derry commercial premises
Police in Derry are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at commercial premises in an industrial estate in the Campsie area. Sometime between 7.30pm on Tuesday last and 9.00am...
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