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VIDEO: Petrol bomb attacks on Dove House carried out by 10-12 year old...

Petrol bomb attacks on a much-used Derry resource were carried out by children aged 10 to 12, the IRSP in the city has said. Dove House has been attacked by vandals on numerous occasions but incidents...

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Sad passing of Paddy Tierney

The death has taken place of Patrick Tierney. Affectionately known as Paddy, he is the brother of well-known Derry SDLP member and former Mayor of Derry, John Tierney, and an uncle of Brian Tierney, an...

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Extras sought for new film being shot in Derry and Ramelton

A Derry film maker is looking for extras for his latest movie. Kings and An Bronntanas director Tom Collins (pictured) is set to start shooting his new feature film, Penance (Aithrí), later this month...

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Traffic Alert: Lengthy tailbacks expected on main Derry-Letterkenny road

Motorists travelling on the main Derry to Letterkenny road today are being advised to expect delays. Major roadworks are due to start on a section of the dual carriageway from Manorcunnigham to...

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Rally in support of seriously ill hunger striker

A rally in support of a seriously-ill Palestinian hunger striker will be held in Derry this evening. Bilal Kayed (pictured) was moved into an intensive care unit at the weekend – today marks his 69th...

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Help catch the moron who destroyed a life-saving defibrillator outside a...

This is the moron who destroyed a life-saving defibrillator which was located outside a shop in Derry. The thug removed the defibrillator from its storage case outside a shop at Church Meadow in the...

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Special charity event being held next weekend in support of charities who...

A special event will be held next weekend for charities which support homeless people in Derry. The Tour de Foyle 10k Walk has been organised by local clergymen Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop Ken Good,...

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Blessing service organised to pray for the safety of motorbikers on our roads

A special church service will be held next month to pray for the safety of motorcyclists on our roads. The Blessing of Motorbikers service will be held in St Aengus Church in Burt on Sunday, September...

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Police appeal after a car is stolen from outside a house after a daylight...

Detectives are appealing for information following a creeper burglary that occurred in the Florence Street area of Derry on Saturday afternoon. Sometime between 2pm and 4pm, a red Mazda 2 was stolen...

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Young people wanted to take part in 'Football vs Homophobia' tournament in...

Young people are being sought to take part in a unique football tournament against homophobia. Derry City and Strabane District Council is calling for youths aged between 15 and 24 years to register to...

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Donegal choir will show off their talent in a Derry church next month

A Donegal choir will lead the singing at a special concert in Derry next month. An ‘Evening of Song’ led by Inishowen Methodist Choir will be held in Carlisle Road Methodist Church (pictured above) on...

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New workshop aims to help people overcome their fear of speaking in public

Are you terrified at the prospect of speaking in public? Then a workshop in Derry could be perfect for you. A new workshop with Sarah Travers, the former UTV presenter (pictured above), and Camilla...

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RTE to screen a programme next week dedicated to the ever-growing food...

RTE will next week screen a special programme about the food industry in Derry. Presented by Mary Kennedy and Anne Cassin, RTE Nationwide recently visited Derry to take in the sights and sounds of the...

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Free course about the history of World War 1 being organised by Derry...

Are you over 50 and interested in history? A free 5-week World War 1 history course will start on Monday, September 12. The course will include a trip to the Somme Centre, Newtownards on Thursday,...

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Kind-hearted Derry couple shun presents on their 60th wedding anniversary so...

A Derry couple shunned presents for their 60th wedding anniversary so they could help a life-saving charity. Matt and Hilda McColgan are pictured presenting Trόcaire’s Roisin O’Hara with a cheque for...

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Exam helpline set up for students who are receiving their GCSE results this week

A helpline is available for students receiving their GCSE results this week. The Exam Results Helpline has already helped thousands of students since opening on A Level results day and is ready for...

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Councillor charged with obstructing police during alleged incident last year

A Derry councillor has been charged with obstructing police. Gary Donnelly, an independent councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council, was charged with obstructing a police officer in the...

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The 'Force' is on its way to Derry as the city prepares to host a major Star...

Local Star Wars fans were taken by surprise over the weekend when two ‘Storm Troopers’ descended on the city centre to meet fans ahead of the Invasion Derry event at the Millennium Forum. Fans young...

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Discussion about the medical operation during the Battle of the Somme will be...

A talk on the vital role that medical staff played in the aftermath of the horrific Battle of the Somme will take place in Derry this evening. The Central Library on Foyle Street will host the...

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New course being offered in County Derry for those with a love of ceramics

A new ceramic workshop has been organised by the Granaghan and District Women’s Group in County Derry. The workshop will be hosted by Tyrone Whiteside. It will start on Thursday, September 8, from...

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