New Justice Minister must deliver on Magilligan Prison new build: Mullan
The SDLP’s Gerry Mullan has called on his fellow East Derry MLA, new Justice Minister Claire Sugden, to make an early commitment to a new build Magilligan Prison to “meet basic standards required by...
View ArticleTierney urges vigilance after Derry child finds syringe
The Derry public are being urged to exercise vigilance after a four year old child discovered a syringe and needle in Bloomfield Park in the Galliagh area of the city. Following the find, SDLP Cllr...
View ArticleDerry cycllsts urged to ‘go the extra mile’ for Action Cancer;s Big Bus
In September this year Action Cancer’s Big Bus will celebrate its 10th birthday. To mark the milestone, Action Cancer is calling on all cycling clubs and enthusiasts in Derrv to ‘go the extra mile’ for...
View ArticleDerry man jailed for being drugs ‘middle man’
A Derry man described as a ‘middle man’ in the supply of drugs to ‘street dealers’ has jailed for 16 months at the city’s Crown Court. . Brendan Harkin, of Carranbane Walk in Shantallow, pleaded guilty...
View ArticleFormer heavyweight champ lands in Derry to challenge 'Twitter troll' who...
Former heavyweight boxer Martin Rogan today travelled to Derry to challenge a ‘Twitter troll’ who had abused him online. Derry Now has learned that Rogan (pictured above) arrived at the man’s work this...
View ArticleMan rescued from River Foyle
A man was rescued from the River Foyle in Derry this afternoon Police activated Foyle Search and Rescue’s (FSR) Emergency Response Team to reports of a person having entered the water at around 1.15pm....
View ArticleApply ‘in good time’ for your passport: Reilly
People in Derry intending going abroad this year are being urged to apply ‘in good time’ for their passports. SDLP Cllr Martin Reilly is giving the advice as there has been a huge surge in applications...
View ArticleMayor praises Derry restaurant’s success
The Mayor of Derry has praised a Derry restaurant after it scooped the prestigious 2016 best Restaurant and Champagne Lounge in Ulster Award. Extending her congratulations to Browns Restaurant, Cllr...
View ArticleFears Derry bonfire ban could lead to 'stand-offs'
Proposals to ban bonfires on land owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council have been deferred over fears they could lead to a “stand-off” between bonfire builders and council officers trying...
View ArticleAnger at £7k a year spent on free papers for councillors while community...
Derry City and Strabane Council has been blasted for spending £7,000 a year on free papers for councillors while funding had been turned down for numerous community groups and events in the district....
View ArticlePolice raid suspected Derry brothel
Police have raided a suspected brothel in Derry. The operation centred around a house at Argyle Street (pictured) in the Rosemount area of the city on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood PSNI officers...
View ArticleFoster and McGuinness commend tourism's finest at Derry awards ceremony
First Minister, Arlene Foster, and Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness have commended the winners of the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards at a ceremony held in Derry tonight. They were among an...
View ArticleDUP's McClintock to be next 'Super Council' Mayor
The DUP’s Hilary McClintock is set to become the next Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. She will take over the top post from Sinn Fein’s Elisha McCallion at the Council’s annual...
View ArticleRally planned as new bid launched to get jailed Derry man released
A rally is to be held in Derry as part of a campaign calling for the release from jail of prominent local republican Tony Taylor. The 48-year-old (pictured), a member of the Republican Network for...
View ArticleDerry school children get to design their new play park
Pupils at a Derry primary school have helped design their own play park which was opened this week. Children at Long Tower Primary School who drew up plans for their own playground have finally been...
View ArticleGet active for Physical Activity Fortnight: Western Trust
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is working in partnership with Derry City and Strabane Council, local community and voluntary organisations and workplaces to encourage members...
View ArticleCrossing the border? Be aware, Gardai clamping down on speed
Motorists driving across the border are advised An Garda Síochána and GoSafe are conducting a large scale national speed enforcement operation today. The “Slow Down” initiative began at 7.00am this...
View ArticleGirl badly shaken after youths singe her hair
Police have appealed for information about an incident in the Galliagh area of the city in which a teenage girl had her hair singed by a group of youths. The incident occurred on Friday, 14 April, but...
View ArticleDurkan joins Dragon’s Den star to call for ‘Financial Education for Young...
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined up with Dragon’s Den star Sarah Willingham at the launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report on ‘Financial Education for Young People’ – which...
View ArticleAnger after stray cat found with ears cut off
There has been an angry action after a cat was found with its ears cut off. The cat (pictured) is currently being cared by the Rainbow Rehoming Centre who have named her “Leah.” The Centre have...
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