VIDEO: Tears and applause as 'The People's Bishop' laid to rest
Mourners at the funeral of the late Bishop Daly broke into spontaneous applause at this funeral this afternoon. Over 1,000 people packed into St Eugene’s Cathedral for the service which was relayed...
View ArticleBishop Street residents express concerns over planned housing development on...
Bishop Street residents have raised concerns about traffic congestion and public safety at a meeting about a planned housing complex at the old Nazareth House site. Choice, the largest independent...
View ArticleMulti-vehicle crash closes main Derry-Strabane road
Victoria Road in Derry is closed between Prehen and City of Derry Golf Club due to multi vehicle collision. Police are advising motorists to seek alternative routes. If you have a story or want to send...
View ArticleBrexit would be hugely detrimental to the north of Ireland: McGuinness
Brexit would be hugely detrimental to the north of Ireland, Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Martin McGuinness has said. Speaking today, the Deputy First Minister said the EU referendum result posed “huge and...
View ArticleEntries now being taken for Culmore Horticultural Society's Annual Show
Entries are now being sought for a local horticultural show. The Culmore Horticultural Society will hold its annual show at Hollybush Primary School on Saturday, week, August 20. The show has been...
View ArticleSolidtarity rally in support of Palestinian hunger striker to be held in...
A rally in support of a Palestinian currently on hunger strike in an Israeli jail will be held in Derry this weekend. Belal Kayed (pictured) has been on hunger strike for almost a month in protest at...
View ArticleIrish Eyes Are Smiling as 'Angel' Roma receives her Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Derry actress-film producer Roma Downey has accepted a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame She is the 2,586th person and the first Irish woman to receive the honour. Her husband, producer Mark Burnett,...
View ArticleDerry writer aims to make movie dreams come true
A Derry writer is looking for help to get his new movie plans off the ground. Brian Foster has just finished the script for the film entitled That Crazy Summer. He now wants to see the script make it...
View ArticleFarmer considering future after dogs maul sheep for second time within months
A Derry man is considering his future in farming after dogs mutilated his sheep for the second time in a matter of months. Paddy Duffy bought the farm on the Whitehouse Road on the edge of the city...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after six-vehicle pile-up on main Derry to Strabane road
One man was taken to hospital following a six-car pile-up on the outskirts of Derry last night. The collision occurred on Victoria Road (main Derry-Strabane road) shortly before 9.00am. Three fire...
View ArticleHealth Minister opens new pharmacy department at Mid Ulster Hospital
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially opened the new Pharmacy Department in the Mid Ulster Hospital during a visit to the Northern Trust area. The Minister opened the new £430,000 refurbished...
View ArticleThe Steelstown Cow Clap Challenge... don't turn your nose up at it!
Brian Ogs (Steelstow) GAA Club is holding its annual Fun Day on Satuday, September 10 next at its Pairc Brid ground at Ballyarnett. The fun begins with a “Big Breakfat” being served up from 9.00 to...
View ArticleDerry man phoned police to say he had been kidnapped and his captors wanted...
A Derry man who rang the police demanding £200,000 after pretending he had been kidnapped has been fined £250. Conan Harkin, 24, currently imprisoned at Maghaberry prison, was charged with improper use...
View ArticleLong tailbacks in Dungiven following crash involving two lorries
Motorists are being asked to avoid the Main street area of Dungiven following a collision involving two lorries. The road is currently blocked at the Ballyquin Road junction and it is understood there...
View ArticleAnger after Parachute Regiment flag erected in Derry to coincide with funeral...
There is anger in Derry after a flag of the British army’s Parachute Regiment was erected in the city to coincide with the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly.. Unionist leaders have been called on to...
View ArticleDerry police meet with local refugees and migrants
Police in Derry have held a meeting with local refugees and migrants aimed at “building stronger, safer and healthy” communities. The meeting took place at the request of the North West Migrants Forum...
View ArticleSunday Service to be celebrated at Glenshane ‘Mass Rock’
A Service is to be celebrated at a “Mass Rock” in Glenshane Forest, Co Derry, this weekend. The origin of the mountain’s name and the “Mass Rock” (pictured) date back the Penal Times of the 17th and...
View ArticleJudges visit Derry as city sets sights on retaining Britain in Bloom title
Derry has again been nominated as a finalist in the Small City category of the highly prestigious Britain in Bloom Awards. The city won the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) accolade in 2011 and...
View ArticleTraffic delays likely: Bumper crowd expected for north-west derby tonight
Come early - that's the plea from Finn Harps ahead of this evening's big north-west derby clash with Derry City at Finn Park. A limited number of tickets will still be available before kick-off as the...
View ArticleThousands to take part in Apprentice Boys parade
The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade is taking place in Derry today. With over 140 bands and Apprentice Boys’ clubs taking part, a number of roads in the city will be closed to traffic at various...
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