Father’s Day motorbike run in memory of Jack Glenn to raise funds for mental...
The father of a young Derry man who took his life last year has launched a memorial motorbike run to take place on Father’s Day raising funds for a local mental health charity. Jack Glenn, 23, entered...
View ArticlePolice confirm man who died in the Belfast Marathon was from County Derry
The runner who died during this week's Belfast Marathon was from County Derry, police have confirmed today. The man was 50-year-old Stephen Heaney from Limavady. The PSNI have also released a picture...
View ArticleCase of Derry republican Tony Taylor is raised in the Irish Senate
Sinn Féin Seanadóir Niall Ó Donnghaile raised the case of imprisoned Derry man, Tony Taylor, directly with Tánaiste Simon Coveney in the Seanad yesterday and repeated his party’s call for his...
View ArticleCity traders warned to be on the lookout for fake £20 notes circulating in Derry
Derry's City Centre Initiative have today issued a warning about fake £20 notes circulating in the North West. A spokesperson said: "We have been asked by the PSNI to advise all traders that there has...
View ArticleDead porpoise washes up on the banks of the River Foyle in Derry after...
A sea mammal suspected to be a dead porpoise has washed up on the banks of the River Foyle after an unidentified creature was spotted in the water close to the Peace Bridge at the end of March. The...
View ArticleTwo Derry schools get one step closer to securing much needed new buildings
Two local primary schools have been successful in the second call for investment through the Governments School Enhancement Programme. Local SDLP Education Spokesperson, Councillor John Boyle welcomed...
View ArticleMay's cabinet of confusion must not be allowed to derail soft border says...
The growing factionalism in Theresa May's cabinet of confusion must not undermine the backstop option which has already been agreed on Brexit, says Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson. Ms Anderson...
View ArticleMan arrested in England for child sex abuse offences appears in Derry court
A 53-year-old man arrested in England in relation to historical nine child sex abuse offences has appeared before a Derry court today. The man cannot be named to protect the identity of his alleged...
View ArticleDerry Girls nominated for four awards including Best Comedy in Irish Film and...
The home-grown hit comedy, Derry Girls, has been nominated for a number of awards at this year’s Irish Film and Television Academy Awards. The hit comedy penned by the city’s own Derry girl, Lisa...
View ArticleDerry MLA calls for full investigation on vaginal mesh scandal which has...
SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has hit out at the Department of Health over their “failure” to protect patients suffering following mesh surgery in Northern Ireland. The Foyle MLA’s comments...
View ArticleCar, purse and cash stolen in Derry burglary - police appeal for information
Police in Derry are appealing for information after a car was stolen during a burglary of a house in the Limavady Road area on Monday, 07 May. Constable Martin said; “It was reported that sometime...
View ArticleAre you game? Derry climbers sought for Scalp Challenge this Sunday
The iconic “Scalp Challenge” in aid the humanitarian agency Concern Worldwide has entered its second decade and is seeking willing and able Derry volunteers. On Sunday, May 13, at 3.00pm, hundreds of...
View ArticleWelsh film award makes it a Celtic hat-trick for the Nerve Centre
An Irish language film by a Derry-based production company and animator has scooped the top award for animation at the Celtic Media Festival in Wales. An Béal Bocht (The Poor Mouth) was animated by...
View ArticleGAA: McGurk announces Derry team for Saturday's Christy Ring clash with London
Derry senior hurling manager Collie McGurk has named his side for Saturday's opening game in the Christy Ring Cup against London in Ballinascreen (1.00). The team will be captained by Slaughtneil's...
View ArticleSt Eugene’s Cathedral holds novena in honour of St Thérèse of Lisieux
St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry will be holding a novena in honour of St Thérèse of Lisieux from May 12 - 20. On Saturday evening, May 12, the Annual Little Way Novena will begin in St Eugene’s...
View ArticleCouncil issue appeal on restoration of Derry Peace Flame following spate of...
Derry City and Strabane District Council have issued an appeal to the public after a series of incidents of vandalism at the city’s Peace Flame installation. The flame, which is situated in the green...
View ArticleLabour leader Corbyn to visit Derry to speak about Brexit later this month
The British Labour Party leader is to visit Derry later this month to talk to local business leaders about the impact of Brexit on border areas. Jeremy Corbyn MP will speak at a breakfast meeting at...
View ArticleWestern Trust supports Hand Hygiene Day – 'Clean Hands Save Lives'
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Infection Prevention and Control Team have supported the Global Annual Hygiene Day to remind staff, patients and visitors of the importance of...
View ArticleFind out what's in store for this year's Foyle Maritime Festival this July
The Foyle Merchant and Maritime markets, a 42-feet catamaran with an international jazz band on board, visiting Tall ships, Flavours of the Foyle Seafood Kitchen and Trail and a spectacular VOYAGES...
View ArticleDerry man who ran red light on traffic lights he just installed loses job and...
By Garrett Hargan Reporter A man caught breaching the traffic lights he had earlier installed has been fined at Derry Magistrates Court. Sean Kelly, 31, of Moyglass Place in the Strathfoyle area of the...
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