Derry Clipper regains the lead in race from New York to home port
The Derry Clipper is back in front in the race from New York to its home port. On day 11 of leg 12 of the round the world challenge, the Derry-Londonderry-Doire holds a 10 mile lead over one-time...
View ArticleSilent commemoration in Derry's city centre to those who died 100 years ago...
A silent commemoration event has been held in Derry this afternoon in memory of those who died in the Battle of the Somme. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hundreds attend Derry remembrance ceremony to mark Battle of the Somme...
Several hundred people have attended a remembrance ceremony in Derry tonight to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Mayor of Derry and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, led the...
View ArticlePolicing and Community Safety Partnership allocate over £220,000 to local...
The Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Partnership (PCSP) is to allocate over £220,000 to local projects from across the city and district. A total of 28 projects will receive funding under the...
View ArticlePolice remove bonfire material from Derry housing estate
Police in Derry say they are committed to addressing anti-social behaviour in the Galliagh area of the city. It comes after police said its Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team yesterday responded to...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information following latest burglary in Tobermore
A bike and a fishing rod are the latest items to have been stolen during what appears to be a spate of burglaries targeting homes within the Tobermore and Draperstown areas. The latest incident...
View ArticleSt Eugene’s Cathedral Restoration/Renovations Summer Draw… are you a winner?
1st prize (£2,000): Orla O’Doherty, Northland Road 2nd prize (£500): Fr McCaughey, Pennyburn 3rd prize (£200): Paddy Gallagher, Abbey House 4th prize (£200):,K McGinn, Lawrence Hill 5th prize (£100):...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after being kicked and punched in the head
Police in Derry are investigating the report of an assault in which a man was kicked and punched in the head. The man reported being punched and kicked by a male of a man in the early hours of...
View ArticleWith three days to go to finish line, Derry Clipper remains to course to win...
With just three days to go to the finish line, the Derry-Londonderry-Doire remains in the lead in the race from New York to Derry. On day 13 of leg 12 of the round the world challenge, the local boat...
View Article£4,500 awarded to repair school's roof
St Canice’s Primary School in Feeny, Co Derry, is set to benefit from £4,565 investment under the Department of Education’s minor works programme. The money is to be used to upgrade the school’s roof....
View ArticleVIDEO: The untold story of the many Derry men who fought at the Somme
Filmed on location in France and Belgium by Gavin Patton. local historian Seamus Breslin presents the untold story of the many Derry men who fought during World War One. In "Derry Story: Great War,...
View ArticleFlags stolen from Orange hall outside Magherafelt
The Orange Institution has condemned those responsible for the latest attack on one of its properties. Two flags, and the poles with which they were attached, were ripped down from Ballyneal Orange...
View ArticleBREMAIN: Eastwood welcomes assurance that Taoiseach will create Forum to...
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the assurance from the Minister for European Affairs that, as proposed by the SDLP, a Forum will be convened to consider the implications of Brexit for the...
View ArticleFire destroys caravan in Derry this evening
A fire has destroyed a caravan in the Bligh’s Lane area of Derry this evening. Firefighters from Northland Road station attended the scene at Cecilia’s Walk. The blaze broke out shortly before 6.15pm....
View ArticlePolice make one arrest and seize car and motorbike after youths spotted...
Police have said one person was arrested after a car and motorbike were seized in the Galliagh area of Derry this afternoon. A police spokesperson said: “Whilst on patrol in the Galliagh area this...
View ArticleMan rescued after boat breaks down on River Foyle
A man has been rescued after his boat broke down on the River Foyle. Members of the Foyle Search and Rescue’s Emergency Response Team, with two rescue boats and a land crew, responded after being...
View ArticleNew North West Economic Development Programme announced in Massachusetts
A new economic development initiative for the North West has been set up – in Massachussetts. The initiative will see Derry City and Strabane District Council, along with Donegal County Council,...
View ArticleCathy Davey can’t wait to soak up Foyle Maritime Festival atmosphere
Critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Cathy Davey says she can’t wait to perform in SOAK’s hometown on Thursday, July 14, during the Foyle Maritime Festival organised by Derry City and Strabane...
View ArticleBremain: McGuinness to meet Taoiseach today to push for island-wide Forum
The proposed National Forum to discuss the impact of the EU referendum should have an island-wide participation, Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Martin McGunness has said. The Deputy First Minister was speaking...
View ArticleSearch on to find owner of vehicle abandoned outside Derry school
A search is underway to find the owner of a vehicle abandoned outside a Derry school this morning. The 4x4 (pictured) is the latest vehicle to be abandoned in the city. However, on this occasion it was...
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