SDLP pursues Brexit legal challenge while Executive sleeps at the wheel:...
It is “deeply concerning” the briefings ahead of today’s meeting of the British Government’s Cabinet meeting had solely referenced an "orderly departure" from the European Union, SDLP Colum Eastwood...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses after man is assaulted outside Magherafelt bar
Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a man in his 30’s outside a licensed premises on Market Street in Magherafelt. The incident took place at approximately 1am on Sunday, August...
View ArticleYour road to mental health recovery starts here: Western Health Trust
The Western Health and Social Care (Western Trust) is launching the new Autumn prospectus for Recovery College. The Recovery College offers people a range of free educational courses and workshops...
View ArticleMen B vaccine… one year on and millions of young chldren still at risk
A year after introducing the lifesaving Men B vaccine, millions of young children remain at risk from this devastating disease. On 1 September 2105, Britain became the first country in the world to...
View ArticleKelly welcomes demolition of large wall left in dangerous condition after it...
The removal of a large wall in the Creggan area of Derry has been welcomed by Sinn Fein Cllr Colly Kelly. The demolition of the wall at Creggan Heights followed concerns it could collapse after it was...
View ArticleKenyan Sittuk confirmed starter as countdown gets underway for Waterside Half...
Former Walled City Half Marathon winner Freddie Sittuk is a confirmed starter for this weekend’s Waterside Half Marathon being run in Derry. The hard work is done and the waiting is almost over for the...
View ArticleWestern Trust working towards dementia friendly hospital surroundings
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has joined a national campaign which supports the rights of carers to stay with patients with dementia in hospital and care homes. John’s Campaign was founded...
View ArticleBad weather forces suspension of major search operation for Derry man missing...
A major search operation for a Derry man missing off the County Donegal coast has been suspended due to bad weather conditions. Anthony Griffiths (59), from Culmore, was last seen on Monday on the Isle...
View ArticleSearch to resume for missing Derry man Anthony Griffiths
A major search operation is due to resume this morning for a Derry man who has gone missing in Co Donegal. Anthony Griffiths (59), pictured, from Culmore, was last seen on Monday last. He had been on a...
View ArticleNew clubs for Derry duo on last day of 'transfer window'
Two Derry footballers moved to new clubs on the last day of the “transfer window.” Leeds United signed Bournemouth midfielder Eunan O'Kane (pictured) on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The...
View ArticleWorld Cup: Former Derry City winger Duffy withdraws from Northern Ireland...
Former Derry City forward Michael Duffy has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic. The 22-year-old (pictured), currently on...
View ArticleFoyle MLA Raymond McCartney welcomes lifting of lifetime blood donation ban
The lifting of the lifetime ban on men who have sex with men becoming blood donors, has been welcomed by Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney. The new regulations come into effect today. Mr McCartney...
View ArticleGet out the 'glad rags': Mayor’s Tea Dances return to Guildhall from next week
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock is inviting older people from throughout the district to come along to Mayor’s Tea Dances which return to the Guildhall...
View ArticleWalled City Market returns to Guildhall Square this Saturday
The Walled City Market returns to Derry this Saturday. The market continues to go from strength to strength and will operate in Guildhall Square from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Customers can look forward to...
View Article‘Weighting’ nearly over as Irish Powerlifting Championships come to Derry for...
The Irish Powerlifting Championships will be held in Derry this weekend – the first time the event will be held in the city. Open to both male and female competitors, the event will get underway in the...
View ArticleStudents: Make sure your landlord is registered and has protected your deposit
Students are being reminded of the laws in place to protect them as they seek accommodation ahead of the new academic year. All private landlords letting residential property in Northern Ireland must...
View ArticlePolice issue advice after spate of vehicle thefts in recent days
Police in Limavady are advising motorists to ensure their vehicles are secured. It follows a number of vehicle thefts in the area in recent days. Local police have issued the following guidelines...
View ArticleDerry children still at risk: Durkan renews call for extension of Men B vaccine
A year after the introduction of the revolutionary new meningococcal group B (Men B) vaccine Bexsero, Derry children remain at risk from the devastating disease, SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has said....
View ArticleAnderson welcomes UN concerns over plans to scrap Human Rights Act
The United Nations is right to be concerned about implications for the North of the British government's plans to scrap the Human Rights Act, Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson has said. Speaking after the...
View Article'In one short life she lived a thousand lives, gave a planet full of hugs,...
A loving tribute has been paid to a young Derry woman who died earlier this week following a lengthy battle with a brain tumour. Known to her family and friends as "Dizzy," Emma McLaughlin, from Garden...
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