Could you be a compassionate neighbour?
The Foyle Hospice, in partnership with Caw/Nelson Drive Action Group and Hillcrest Trust, need volunteers for a new project based in the Waterside. Volunteer co-ordinator Tracy Gray said: “Could you...
View ArticleAppeal for Derry families host Chernobyl children
Volunteer host families are needed to accommodate children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Families can be those with or without children of their own. According to experts, a four week...
View ArticleBlessing of Graves in Waterside cemeteries
Blessing of the Graves will take place in three cemeteries in Derry’s Waterside next Sunday, 5 June. Services of Intercession for the Dead will be held in Altnagelvin and Ballyoan cemeteries at 3.00pm...
View ArticlePolice probe overnight attack on car in Derry
Police in Derry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred at Lincoln Court in the Waterside area of the city in in the early hours of this morning. Just after...
View ArticleStaff at Derry's largest employer braced for job losses
There are fears for jobs at Derry’s largest employer. Management at Seagate Technologies are expected to inform staff of redundancies at their Springtown plant this afternoon. The company, which...
View ArticleDerry City FC Lotto: this week's winning numbers
Winning numbers in this week’s Derry City FC Lotto draw are: 2, 5, 8, 9. Prize: £1450 To play Derry City FC Lotto, go to: www.clublottery.com If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us...
View Article70 jobs to go at Derry's Seagate Technologies plant
Seventy jobs are to be lost at Derry’s largest employer. Seagate Technologies, which employs over 1,300 people at its Sprintown plant, says it hopes to use a “voluntary and involuntary process to...
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Simple and easy ways to style your hair this summer
You don't need to be a top hair stylist to try out these hair styles. I do fall in the trap myself of just popping my hair into a ponytail and away ago, that is until I did a little research and came...
View Article'Leah' not a victim of cruelty
A cat which had photos of her with her ears cut off posted on Facebook by a Derry-based animal rehoming charity was not a victim of cruelty, it has emerged. The Rainbow Rehoming Centre posted photos of...
View ArticleWelcome for investment in new Pennyburn Recycling Centre
News that the upgraded Pennyburn Recycling Centre in Derry is to reopen this week with a new state of the art facility has been welcomed by Sinn Fein Cllr Mickey Cooper. Cllr Cooper said it was a “key...
View ArticleCaroline’s ‘Strictly’ donation to Altnagelvin ICU
Caroline Curry making a donation of £500 to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Caroline raised the money by taking part in Strictly Come Dancing in Newbuildings. She chose...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Derry fans on the ball for French trip of a lifetime
Hundreds of football fans from Derry are preparing to travel to France for the 2016 European Championships. Many of them will be travelling as members of the Republic of Ireland Supporters Club Derry...
View ArticleCyclist taken to hospital after Derry hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run accident that occurred on the Racecourse Road in Derry on Sunday morning last. The incident, which involved a car and a cyclist. Occurred at...
View ArticleLogue welcomes improved qualifications of school leavers
The increase in qualifications among school leavers has been welcomed by Sinn Fein’s education spokesperson in Derry, Cllr Patricia Logue. Cllr Logue said the published figures showed a “significant...
View ArticleMcCartney seeking urgent meeting with Seagate over Derry job losses
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney is seeking an urgent meeting with Seagate to discuss job losses at its Derry plant. The company announced yesterday it was to lay off 70 of its workers at its...
View ArticleDerry IRA man who died in fishing tragedy 30 year ago to be remembered tonight
A Derry IRA man hailed a hero after he died in a fishing tragedy 30 years ago today is to be remembered at a ceremony in the city tonight. Philip McFadden (pictured), from the Creggan area, died while...
View ArticleSpirit of NI award for Buncrana pier tragedy hero Davitt
The bravery of the Donegal man who risked his own life to help save a baby Derry girl in the Buncrana pier tragedy has been recognised at prestigious awards ceremony.. Davitt Walsh, along with his...
View Article'Keeping Children Safe' leaflets handed out at Derry schools
“Keeping You Child Safe” leaflets have been handed out at Derry schools Leaflets were handed out to parents and guardians waiting to collect children at the end of the school day sadvising of safe...
View ArticleDerry teacher on the ball with TV star Johnny to make maths magic
TV personality and maths aficionado Johnny Ball has joined forces with a former Derry school teacher to inspire a new love of mathematics among children. The TV favourite, who is famous for...
View ArticleAppeal to help Derry tot Darragh battle rare cancer
A four-year-old Derry girl diagnosed with a rare cancer behind the eye is set to go to America for ground-breaking proton beam therapy and needs the help of the people of Derry. On February 13 last,...
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