Earhart ‘Communities United’ Carnival Parade to brighten skies over Galliagh
Hundreds are set to take to the streets in the Galliagh area of Derry today to take part in the Earhart Community Arts Festival’s ‘Communities United’ Carnival Parade. This year’s event features a...
View ArticleAlcohol seized as Derry police move against underage drinkers
Police in Derry carried out an operation against underage drinking last night. They say alcohol (pictured) was seized from young people at Culmore Point. A spokesperson said the operation was carried...
View ArticleVehicles taken to 'MOT' centre as Derry police swoop on 'modified' cars
A number of “modified” cars were taken to the “MOT” centre in Derry last night for examination in a major road safety operation carried out by police in the city. A police spokesperson said in response...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 31st July 2016 (updated)
DEEHAN, Billy - 31st July 2016 (peacefully) at Deanfield Nursing Home, Derry (formerly of Southend Park), dear son of the late John and Sarah Deehan, dear brother of Pat, Barney, Lily, Kathleen, Rose...
View ArticleDobbins welcomes increased police patrols in Culmore
An increase in police patrols in the Culmore area of Derry has been welcomed by SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins. Cllr Dobbins was speaking after police seized alcohol from underage drinkers at Culmore...
View ArticleAnger after children’s toys stolen and set on fire
Children’s toys were among items stolen and set on fire in the Shantallow area of Derry at the weekend. The incident occurred at Drumleck Drive on Friday night. A doll’s pram taken form a nearby garden...
View ArticleToffee Legend Kevin Sheedy helps raise £1,241 for Foyle Search and Rescue
Former Republic of Ireland international and Everton player, Kevin Sheedy (centre) and Joe O'Reilly presenting a cheque for to £1,241 (for Foyle Search and Rescue) on behalf of the Irish Toffees...
View ArticleOfficial opening of new-look £5.6 million Brooke Park to take place next month
Derry’s new-look multi-million pound Brooke Park is set to be officially opened next month. Work on the £5.6 million redevelopment began in late 2014. The project has seen the transformation of 19...
View ArticleRyanair to reduce flights between City of Derry and London
Ryanair is to reduce the number of flights it operates from City of Derry Airport to London Stansted later this year. The Irish airline plans to cut its weekly service to London from seven to six from...
View ArticleSupermarkets withdraw yoghurts from shelves over fears they contain rubber
Several major supermarkets have recalled 23 yoghurt brands over fears they may contain rubber. Sainsbury’s, Tesco and ASDA own brand yoghurts, as well as Collective Dairy packs, are affected by the...
View ArticleMcCartney encourages men to get checked for prostate cancer
Men over 50 are being encouraged to make sure they get checked for prostate cancer. Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney said despite the disease being the most common cancer in men, some remained...
View ArticleCreggan's young people ‘stunned into silence’ by sudden death of Ryan...
Young people in the parish of Creggan in Derry have been “stunned into silence” by the sudden death of popular local teenager Rysan Higgins, mourners at his funeral have been told. The 17-year-old...
View ArticleDerry City Football Club Lotto: are you the winner?
The winning numbers drawn in this week’s Derry City Football Lotto are: 14, 20, 21, 24 Prize £1,000 To play Derry City FC Lotto online, go to: www.clublottery.com If you have a story or want to send a...
View Article'Arrest and imprisonment of Tony Taylor without recourse to due process is...
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has reiterated his call for the immediate release of Derry republican Tony Taylor (pictured). Speaking after meeting with Mr Taylor's wife Lorraine, the Foyle...
View Article‘They have certainly done the city proud’: Mayor congratulates Derry Clipper...
The crew of the Derry boat in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race have been congratulated by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, for their “stoic...
View ArticleRoad closure to facilitate £120,000 improvement scheme
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has welcomed a £120,000 major resurfacing scheme on the Ruskey Road and Ballymulligan Road in Loup, Co Derry. The resurfacing works extend a distance of...
View Article'The Brexiteers never had a plan and have offered no long-term or short-term...
Leaving the European Union will cause serious damage to the agri-food industry, Derry Sinn Fein Cllr Paul Fleming has said. Cllr Fleming, the leader of the Sinn Fein grouping on Derry City and Strabane...
View ArticleThey are ‘not exactly Pablo Escobar’ says solicitor as two Derry men charged...
Two Derry men accused of importing a large quantity of diazepam tablets have been refused bail. Co-accused Emmet Donaghy, 31, from Amelia Court, and Patrick Healy, 43, from Racecourse Park, face twelve...
View ArticleDisgust after 74-year-old’s home among several attacked in Creggan
Attacks on a number of homes in the Creggan area of Derry, including that of a 74-yeear-old, have been described as “absolutely disgraceful.” Windows were smashed during incidents which occurred last...
View ArticleApartment block evacuated due to suspected gas leak
A block of apartments has been evacuated in Derry tonight due to a suspected gas leak. Fire crews have sealed off Clarendon Manor (off Northland Road). Three fire appliances are at the scene. If you...
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