New wall murals unveiled in Waterside
A Waterside community association has said it hopesthree new murals unveiled in Bond Street this week will result in more people visiting the area. The new works, which were created by three bothers...
View Article‘We are still looking for John’: family of missing Derry pensioner
The family of a Derry pensioner missing for more than five months have spoken about their ongoing pain at his disappearance. Seventy-one-year-old John Concannon (pictured), who suffers from dementia,...
View ArticleNo safety plans for busy Buncrana Road junction
There are no plans for safety upgrades at a busy Derry junction - despite concerns over the dangers posed to motorists. The junction of Whitehouse Road and the Buncrana Road (pictured) has, for many...
View ArticleMajor hunger strike commemoration march to be held in Derry
Thousands are expected in Derry next weekend to take part in a major march and rally to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of 1980- 81 hunger strikes. Final preparations are well underway for the event...
View ArticleNew nature hub opened in Creggan
A new ‘nature hub’ has opened in the Creggan area of Derry. The hub, which is based at Creggan Country Park, features a wide variety of wildlife and will be used to educate young people about the world...
View ArticleDurkan calls for Foyle Cup funding solution
SDLP Foyle Assembly candidate, Mark H Durkan, has called on government departments to support the Foyle Cup football tournament. The annual Derry competition, which attracts thousands of visitors to...
View ArticleDerry to celebrate International Jazz Day in style
International Jazz Day celebrates its 5th anniversary on Saturday next, 30 April and the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival – taking place from 28 April to 2 May - will be marking the occasion...
View ArticleRazor-sharp Derry barber takes NI title in hunt for Britain’s Best Shave
A Derry barber is celebrating after being crowned champion of Northern Ireland in a national competition to find Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber – and securing his place in the final round of the...
View ArticleDerry road plans put back to 2021
A recently-shelved scheme to widen the Buncrana Road in Derry to four lanes will not be looked at again until 2021, it has been learned. It was revealed in February the scheme would not be going ahead...
View ArticleDerry memorial walk to remember lost loved ones
A charty walk will be held in Derry to give people a chance to remember loved ones who have passed away. Foyle Cruse Bereavement Care will hold their Annual Footprints Walk on Saturday, May 14, at...
View ArticleExhibition in memory of much-loved Derry teacher
An exhibition featuring the work of a much-loved Derry teacher will be launched in the city next week. Anna Maud Gallagher taught for many years at Rosemount Girls and Saint Anne’s Primary School,...
View ArticleAnger after large skip set on fire in Galliagh
A large skip containing building materials was set on fire in the Galliagh area of Derry last night. Firefighters spent over two hours dealing with the blaze at Altcar Park at around 11.00pm. The...
View ArticleFears over increase in heroin usage in Derry
Concern has been expressed over an increase in heroin usage in Derry after a used hypodermic needle was found on a city footpath. The needle was found by a mother out walking with her children in the...
View ArticleFlorida Mass in memory of Sister Clare
A special Mass in memory of the young Derry nun killed in last weekend’s earthquake in Ecuador is to be celebrated in America tomorrow. Sister Clare Theresa Crockett, a member of the Home of the Mother...
View ArticleSister of victim of serial killers Fred and Rosemary West to speak in Derry
The sister of one of the victims of notorious serial killers, Fred and Rosemary West, is to be keynote speaker at the eight-day Little Way Novena being held in Derry next month. The Novena will take...
View ArticleTime to deliver the vision of 1916: McGuinness tells Sinn Fein Ard Fheis
The vision of 1916 is alive today as it was 100 years ago, Martin McGuinness has told the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Speaking to the party faithful in Dublin’s Convention Centre Mr McGuinness, who is...
View ArticleElection 2016: McCloskey hits back at 'malicious propaganda'
The Derry doctor standing as an Independent candidate in the Foyle constituency in the upcoming Assembly election has hit back at what she has described as the “malicious propaganda” being levied...
View ArticleDerry firefighters tackle city centre blaze
Derry firefighters have tackled a blaze in the city centre this morning. Several fire crews rushed to the blaze which broke out at a Chinese takeaway on Carlisle Road. If you have a story or want to...
View ArticleStaff member injured in fire at Derry takeway
A member of staff was injured in a fire which broke out at a Chinese takeaway in Derry this morning. The Rainbow, at the lower end of Carlisle Road, was badly damaged in the blaze which broke out at...
View ArticlePolice concerned over missing Limavady mother and daughter
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing Limavady woman Rosemary Gregg and her daughter Orlaith. 48 year-old Rosemary and her 6 year-old daughter Orlaith have not been seen...
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