Olympic golden girl Mary Peters impressed by Derry's young athletic talent
Olympic golden girl Mary Peters has visited Derry to cast an expert eye over the next generation of potential sporting superstars. Peters, who won a gold medal in the pentathlon in the 1972 Games in...
View ArticleDerry teacher gets top marks to win prestigious primary school award
A primary school teacher in Derry has won a prestigious award. Aisling McMenamin, a teacher at Rosemount Primary School, has been awarded the Primary Science Teacher award 2016. She is the first...
View ArticleWoman takes legal action over future of husband's care
A Derry woman has spent almost £2,500 in a legal battle with the Western Trust to ensure that she has a say in the care of her husband. Margaret Toland was forced to pursue a legal route when the...
View ArticleDerry News shortlisted for six awards at media 'Oscars’
The Derry News has been shortlisted for six awards at the ‘Oscars’ of the media world in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Media Awards annually recognise the best of local journalism. And, this...
View ArticleAfter thousands of pounds worth of damage.... Guildhall's windows to get...
A new protective covering is to be placed on a number of stained glass windows at the Guildhall to protect them from further damage. The move was approved at a meeting of Derry City and Strabane...
View ArticleRoad closed: Three taken to hospital after car crash, man arrested
Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious road crash in Derry tonight. The collision, involving a Saab car (pictued), occurred at a roundabout on the Skeoge Road close to Glenabbey...
View ArticleVIDEO: Large turnout for Caolan McCrossan 5k Walk/Run
Over 500 people have taken part in sponsored 5k walk/run held in Derry tonight in memory of a popular local schoolboy who died last year, aged 13. The event in memory of Caolán McCrossan was organised...
View ArticleVIDEO: Blessing of the water at St Columba's Well on Feast Day of Derry's...
The Bishop of Derry led tonight’s celebrations marking the Feast Day of St Columba, the patron saint of Derry. Following 7.30pm Mass in St Columba’s Church, lone piper Jim O’Hagan led a procession of...
View ArticleMajor search operation underway for plane that went missing after leaving...
A major search operation is underway for a plane that went missing after leaving City of Derry Airport. The microlight, with two people on board, left theEglinton airport, at 11.00am yesterday bound...
View ArticleCall for group to be set up to monitor social housing developments after...
There have been calls for a new group to be set up to monitor new social housing developments in Derry after concerns were raised about an estate in the city. Concerns were raised over Knockena, a...
View ArticleFeast of fun promised at the Big Food Art celebration at Playhouse Children...
Feast your eyes and feed their imagination on two weeks of fun creativity and tasty surprises at Derry’s Playhouse! The Artillery Street centre has announced an even bigger Children and Teens Art...
View ArticleDurkan backing campaign to end 'shocking' way to treat a dog
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined forces with Britain’s largest dog welfare organisation – the Kennel Club - to call for a ban on the use and sale of electric shock collars. Electric shock collars...
View ArticleCity of Derry swimmers making a splash in race to become Ireland’s Best...
A Derry swimming club is in the running to become Ireland’s best sports club. City of Amateur Swimming Club is one of 20 clubs vying for the Irish Times accolade after receiving almost 3,000...
View ArticleNew Finance Minister Ó Muilleoir says he is committed to delivering for Derry...
New Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has said he is committed to delivering for Derry. He was speaking during his first visit to the city since taking up the ministerial post. The Minister...
View ArticleFire service called to Dungiven business after heavy rain caused flooding
Firefighters were called to commercial premises in Dungiven today following a report of flooding. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue...
View ArticleBrexit: McGuinness welcomes Salmond plea for 'Remain' vote during Derry visit
A plea during a visit to Derry by former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond for a “Remain” vote in the 23 June European Referendum has been welcomed by Sinn Fein MLA Martin McGuinness. The Deputy...
View ArticleNew group set-up to spearhead clean-ups along the Derry-Donegal border
A new group has been set up to spearhead clean-ups and environmental initiatives along the Derry-Donegal border. Derry City and Strabane District Council have teamed up with near neighbours, Donegal...
View ArticleMan charged with drug supply offences following Derry searches
A 40-year-old man arrested following drugs-related searches in Derry last night. The man was detained after the Local Police Team (LPT) carried out two searches in the Waterside area of the city. He...
View ArticleWreckage found in search for plane that went missing after leaving City of...
Wreckage has been found in the search for the micro-light aircraft that went missing after leaving City of Derry Airport. A major land, sea and air search was launched last night after the aircraft...
View ArticleHouse fire drama: two men enter property in Derry's city centre after claims...
A fire has broken out at a house in Derry's city centre. The fire started a short time ago at a property at Chamberlain Street. Four fire engines are currently at the scene and a number of other houses...
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