Another car set on fire in Derry tonight
A car has been set on fire in Derry tonight – the third in three nights in the city. The latest took place at Iniscarn Road in the Creggan area (pictured). Sinn Fein Councillor for the area, Kevin...
View ArticleMan arrested in investigation into violent dissident republican activity in...
Police in Derry sady they have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with violent dissident republican activity in the city. The suspect was detained by detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime...
View ArticleTrust announces changes to Young People’s Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced changes to Derry’s Young People’s Sexual Health Clinic. Those wishing to attend the Brae Clinic at the Waterside Health Centre (pictured) on...
View ArticleMayor welcomes millionth visitor to Guildhall since its restoration three...
Derry’s historic Guildhall has had its one millionth visitor since undergoing major refurbishment work three years ago. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, marked...
View ArticleTens of thousands expected in Derry as Foyle Maritime Festival sets sail
Tens of thousands of people are expected in Derry over the next eight days to attend the annual Foyle Maritime Festival, which gets underway today. The festival offers a packed programme of events...
View ArticlePolice probe another theft of flags from Orange Hall
Police in Co Derry say they are investigating the theft of flags from an Orange Hall in Moneymore this morning. It follows the theft of two flags, and the poles which they were attached to, from...
View ArticleBomb found and man arrested during police searches in Derry
Police in Derry have revealed a “viable improvised explosive device” was found during searches in the Galliagh area of the city this morning. The searches were carried by detectives from PSNI Serious...
View ArticleCCTV cameras to be installed at City Cemetery to tackle anti-social behaviour
CCTV cameras are to be installed at Derry City Cemetery in an attempt to stop anti-social behaviour. It follows the destruction of headstones in the graveyard at the weekend, the third such incident in...
View ArticleArmed robber makes off with cash from city centre off-licence
Police in Derry hunting a man following an armed robbery in the city centre last night. Detective Constable Richard Donnell said a man, armed with an iron bar, entered an off-licence in Sackville...
View ArticleStorey family donate £2,500 to Altnagelvin children's ward and short break unit
The Children’s Ward and the Butterfly Lodge at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry have received a donation of £2,502.88 from the Storey family. The money will be divided equally amongst the ward and the...
View Article'The goodness of Ronan’s short life has made a huge difference to many...
There were heartbreaking scenes at this morning’s funeral of the Derry toddler who died in tragic road accident at the weekend. Two-year-old Ronan McGavigan was killed when he was struck by a car...
View ArticleSmoke alarm alerts family to early morning house fire
A family were alerted to a fire in their home by a smoke alarm, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said. Firefighters from Northland Road station responded to the blaze in a mid-terrace...
View ArticleBank of Ireland challenged over plans to close Derry branches
The Financial Services Union (FSU) has today challenged the Bank of Ireland’s plan to close over 20% of its branch network across Northern Ireland and make 54 staff redundant. The Bank is proposing to...
View ArticleSinn Fein 'impressed' with 'positive work' of Bryson Energy in Derry
A delegation of Sinn Féin elected representatives has visited the Derry offices of Bryson Energy to meet staff and to discuss the ongoing work and plans of the Energy Agency in the Derry City &...
View ArticleCouncil projects nominated for APSE Service Awards
Derry City and Strabane District Council has been nominated for two APSE Service Awards which celebrate the very best in public service excellence. The Good Relations Team have been selected in the...
View ArticleMcGuinness to push British government to fund conflict-related inquests
Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Martin McGuinness is to make a renewed push for the British government to release funds to allow scores of conflict-related inquests to go ahead. The proposal first emerged in...
View ArticleMan to face trial over Draperstown cannabis factory
A Draperstown man who is charged with cultivating cannabis is to stand trial next month. Karl Moran of High Street, faces a number of other drug offences including possession of class B drugs, namely...
View ArticleBallykelly man accused of incitement to hatred ordered to stay out of housing...
A Ballykelly man who appeared before court this morning charged with incitement to hatred has been ordered not to enter a housing estate in the village as part of his bail conditions. Elijah Jackson...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sombre silence as sad farewell bid to toddler killed in road tragedy
The Brandywell area of Derry came to a standstill today as the devastated community bid a sad farewell to Ronan McGavigan, the toddler who died after being struck by a car outside his Lone Moor home on...
View ArticleMan given suspended prison sentence for falsely claiming benefits
A Limavady man has been given a suspended jail sentence for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. The town’s Magistrates Court heard Richard Kealey (33) of Glenbank Walk, claimed Jobseeker's...
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