Closure of Co Derry banks a blow to local economy: MLA Ian Milne
Plans by the Bank of Ireland to close two of its branches in Co Derry are a blow to the local economy, Sinn Fein’s Ian Milne has said. The Mid-Ulster MLA was speaking at it was announced the bank was...
View ArticleBrexit: 'Consent means consent,' SDLP leader Colum Eastwood tells new British...
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has told new British Prime Minister Theresa May “consent means consent.” The Foyle MLA (pictured) was speaking on the future of Ireland within the European Union at the...
View ArticleMcCartney welcomes announcement that new drugs to be made available for rare...
The announcement from Health Minister Michelle O'Neill that new drugs for rare conditions will be available for eligible patients in the North, has been welcomed by Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Raymond...
View ArticleDerry Clipper battling for top spot in race to Dutch finish line
The Derry Clipper remains in contention for the top spot as the finish line of the Derry to Den Helder (Holland) leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race approaches. With less than 12 hours to go,...
View ArticleMore flats being planned for Derry city centre
Planning approval is being sought to build 23 new apartments at a landmark building in Derry’s city centre. The proposal, lodged by the Derry based Ashfield Properties (NI) LTD, is seeking planning...
View ArticleSelf-check-in system goes live at Altnagelvin A&E
The self-check-in system at the Accident and Emergency Department at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry has “gone live.” Patients over the age of 14 who self-present to the A&E department can now check...
View Article‘We’re sick, sore and tired of asking for something to be done about it’:...
Residents in the Galliagh and Collon Lane areas of Derry have hit out at the high level of anti-social behaviour taking place at an underpass linking the two estates. The underpass on Glengalliagh Road...
View ArticleCouncil votes to support campaign to remain in the European Union
Derry City Council has voted to back the campaign to remain in the European Union It follows a motion put before the Council this afternoon by SDLP Cllr Shauna Cusack (pictured) calling on the Northern...
View ArticleNumber of people intimidated out of Derry homes at an all-time high
The number of people living in Derry who have been made homeless as a result of intimidation is at its highest since records began, it has been revealed. In the past ten years the number of people...
View ArticleMcGinley welcomes green light for social housing development at Springtown Road
The green light has been given for the construction of social housing on the Springtown Road in Derry. The decision was granted by the planning committee on Derry City and Strabane District Council....
View ArticleWeather forecast: forget about the barbie... you'll not need it this weekend
Don’t be rushing to get the barbecue out – it’s not going to be that type of weekend weather-wise, so say the forecasters. Tomorrow will be a mainly dry day with some bright or sunny spells with a...
View ArticleStreet protest planned for Saturday: New group set up to tackle anti-social...
A new group has been set up to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry. In a statement on its Facebook page, Ballymagroarty Community Empowerment (BCE) says it has been set up...
View ArticleTribute to former MLA as Factory Girls sculpture, at long last, is submitted...
The erection of the long-awaited Factory Girls sculpture in Derry is a step closer tonight after the local council put the artwork forward for planning permission at its monthly meeting this afternoon....
View ArticleThousands to take part in colourful Foyle Pride parade
This year’s Foyle Pride parade will take place in Derry on Saturday, 27 August next. Now in its 23rd year, the event will leave the Waterside at 2.00pm and make its way over Craigavon Bridge and...
View ArticleSecurity alert closes section of Glengalliagh Road
A section of the Glengalliagh Road in the Galliagh-Carnhill of Derry has been sealed off due to a security alert. Police have closed the road between the roundabout at Moss Road and St Brigid’s High...
View ArticleGlengalliagh Road security alert ends after suspicious object delcare a hoax
A security alert in the Galliagh-Carnhill area of Derry has ended. Police sealed off a section of the Glengalliagh Road late last night following the discovery of a suspicious object. The road, which...
View ArticlePolice investigating attempted arson in Limavady overnight
Police are appealing for information following the report of an attempted arson in the Coolessan Walk area of Limavady in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 3am it was reported that a...
View ArticleAlternative pathway into Antrim Area Hospital for patients
Elderly patients can now avoid unnecessary and lengthy waits at Antrim Area Hospital Accident and Emergency Department as a result of a new Direct Assessment Unit (DAU). Staff in the DAU can now give...
View ArticleFoyle Ferry service is back…
The Foyle Ferry Service, which operates between Magilligan Point and Greencastle in county Donegal, has returned. And it’s great news for those hoping to avail of the popular service as fares have been...
View ArticleBallymagroarty residents to stage street protest tonight against anti-social...
A walk will take place through Ballymagroarty housing estate in Derry tonight in protest at anti-social behaviour in the area. The newly-formed Ballymagroarty Community Empowerment (BCE) says it has...
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