Don’t look down! Derry’s dare devil Mayor tries out Ireland’s first zip...
Derry’s Mayor proved he’s not afraid of heights when he officially opened Ireland’s first zip trekking course of its kind at Oakfire Adventures in Faughan Valley. The building of the course was...
View ArticleSinn Fein call for additional police to be put in place at Derry park...
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has called for additional police resources to be directed to Creggan Country Burn. It follows another weekend of anti-community activity and burning of wooden pallets...
View ArticleDerry boat owners urged to come on board for Foyle Maritime Festival light show
Local oating enthusiasts wanted to be part of something spectacular this summer in a sensational Parade of Sail and Light Show – “Voyages” Fireworks and theatre on the River Foyle in Derry will...
View ArticleLeeds and Ireland star Eunan O’Kane visits St Mary’s College Clady
Leeds United and Ireland footballer Eunan O’Kane called into St Mary’s College Clady to spend the morning with the pupils from Year 10 and 8. Eunan took part in a question and answer session with Year...
View ArticleMeeting held to seek more community facilities for the Culmore area of Derry
SDLP Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood met with members of Culmore Community Partnership to discuss plans to establish community facilities in the area. Speaking after the meeting Mr Eastwood said: “I would...
View ArticleYoung people from Derry being offered the 'opportunity of a lifetime' as part...
Local young people of all backgrounds and abilities are being offered the chance of a lifetime to take part in a sea voyage between Derry-Londonderry and Belfast as part of the Foyle Maritime Festival...
View Article'Traders must be allowed full access for their shoppers' - calls for changes...
Retail NI has urged the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to ensure that its members on the Buncrana Road in Derry will continue to have unimpeded access as part of its plans for the dual carriageway...
View ArticleRenewed calls for progress to be made on Factory Girls sculpture after SDLP...
A delegation of SDLP Councillors from Derry and Strabane District Council met with officials from the Department for Communities at the North West Development Office to discuss the progress of a number...
View Article'It's sectarian, intimidating and offensive' - 'Taigs Out' graffiti removed...
Sectarian graffiti has been removed from the Nelson Drive area of the Waterside. The slogans, some of which said 'Taigs Out', were daubed on walls in the area. The Londonderry ACT Initiative, a...
View Article54-year-old Derry man appears before court charged with running a brothel in...
A preliminary enquiry date has been set for a 54-year-old Derry man charged with running a brothel in the city. Paul McGrory, of Ardfada in the Ardmore area of Derry, is charged with managing a brothel...
View Article'All women can make a difference' - Fundraising Derry girl hopes to drive...
A young Derry girl has said she hopes to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change through a prestigious competition. Zara Campbell is a finalist in the Richmond Centre, Miss Earth Finalist...
View ArticlePolice in Derry issue warning that begging is a 'criminal offence' after...
The PSNI in Derry has warned that begging is a criminal offence after concerns were raised over recent activity in the city centre. Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant, Dermot Butler, said: "Foyleside...
View ArticleMarriage Equality rally at Guildhall Square on Saturday - Duffy calls for...
Sinn Féin's leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council is urging support for the Marriage Equality rally being held in the Guildhall Square Derry, this Saturday at 2.30pm . Clr Sandra Duffy...
View ArticleTEENS FOUND BEHIND BEER KEGS INSIDE BURGLED DERRY BAR, COURT HEARS
By Garrett Hargan Two teenagers charged with burgling a bar in Derry were yesterday remanded in custody at the city’s Magistrates Court. A police witness told the court that the PSNI were tasked to...
View ArticleDelight as new wheelchair friendly play equipment opens at Brooke Park in Derry
Derry City and Strabane District Council officially opened Brooke Park’s new wheelchair friendly play area to the public this week. The £135,000 project, including a funding contribution of £45,000...
View ArticleLetters issued to every householder in Derry aimed at getting people to put...
Derry City and Strabane District Council have issued letters to all householders aimed at ensuring that their blue recycling bin contains the correct materials. Council have said that nappies, plastic...
View Article30 new jobs announced for Derry as cyber security firm launches major new...
MetaCompliance, a global leader in the human aspect of cyber security and compliance has announced a major recruitment drive of 30 graduates for its Derry office. To support its continued growth, the...
View ArticleBishop of Derry to celebrate 59th anniversary of St. Mary's Church in Creggan...
The Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown will celebrate the 59th anniversary of St Mary's Church in Creggan this evening. Today, Thursday, May 31st also marks the Feast of the Visitation and Mass will be...
View ArticleDerry's council called on to back the decriminalisation of abortion ahead of...
The political party People Before Profit will be holding a public meeting on the right to choose in the North, tonight (Thursday May 31) in Derry. They are also calling on Derry City and Strabane...
View ArticleWEATHER ALERT: Met Office issues yellow warning for Derry over possible...
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Derry ahead of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to hit Derry tomorrow. The warning has been issued for between 9am tomorrow morning, Friday, right...
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