One person taken to hospital following crash involving school bus with 24...
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a school bus in County Derry this morning. The collision between the Ulsterbus and a van happened at around 8am on the Ballyhanedin...
View ArticleThe amazing story of the Derry men who went to South America in search of...
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, thousands of Irish men and women arrived in Mexico and South America lured by the promise of adventure, fame and fortune. They were soldiers, spies, sailors,...
View ArticleConcern over the delay in the re-opening of Derry's Brooke Park after £5.6m...
A community representative in the Rosemount area has said concerns have been raised that the official opening of the new-look Brooke Park has been put off until next year. Work on the £5.6 million...
View ArticleYour chance to sketch the world-famous Derry Walls this weekend
People will be given the unique chance to sketch the Derry Walls this weekend under an expert’s eye. As the Friends of the Derry Walls contribution to the European Heritage Open Weekend, they have...
View ArticleCivic reception held in the Guildhall in honour of Dean William Morton who is...
A civic reception has been held in the Guildhall in honour of departing Dean of St Columb’s Cathedral, Dean William Morton. Dean Morton will leave Derry later this month to take over at St Patrick's...
View ArticleAre you stressed out? A new stress-busting course in Derry may have the...
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is inviting members of the public to attend free ‘Stress Control’ weekly classes beginning on Thursday, September 22. The course will run for...
View ArticleWomen wanted for a powerful photograph on what it means to beat cancer
A Derry woman who has beaten breast cancer twice wants local women who have also survived the disease to take part in a topless photoshoot. Michelle McLaren, a 34-year-old mother-of-two, was first...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 5th September, 2016
RYAN. James, 5th September 2016 beloved son of Daniel and Rita and dear brother of Celine, Dano, Marie, Sean, Rita, Michael, Martina, Annette and Donna. Funeral from his home, 64 William Street, on...
View ArticleFuneral arrangements released for man killed in car crash in Derry yesterday...
Funeral arrangements have been released for the man killed in a car crash yesterday morning in Derry. Paul Crossan was killed in a two-car collision shortly before 1am at Clooney Road. Mr Crossan, who...
View ArticleBogus caller warning issued after Derry householder hands over money to fake...
Housing Executive tenants in Derry are being advised to exercise caution when answering doors to tradesmen at homes in the city. The warning follows a recent incident of ‘bogus calling’ where a...
View ArticleCourt hears that house in Creggan was covered in blood after vicious attack
A Derry court today heard a house in Creggan had blood-spattered walls and ceilings after a vicious attack. When police arrived at the house, they arrested a 36-year-old man who was bare-chested and...
View ArticlePerformers wanted for the Derry heat of a prestigious poetry competition
The Derry/Donegal heat for The All Ireland Poetry Slam Championship will be held in Derry at Sandinos bar on Saturday, September 10, at 5pm. All local wordsmiths, performance poets, rappers, ranterss...
View ArticleNightclub plans on the site of a famous Derry pub which closed in 2014
Plans have been put forward for a nightclub on the site of a well-known Derry pub which closed its doors in 2014. The Clarendon Bar is set for a new lease of life after plans were lodged to open a new...
View ArticlePopular community tea dances to return to the Guildhall on Wednesday
The Mayor's tea dances in Derry’s Guildhall will restart this week. The events are popular with local dance fans and provides a social outlet for many of the city’s pensioners. The Mayor of Derry City...
View ArticlePacked programme of events unveiled for 2016 Culture Night celebrations in Derry
A wide range of event are being organised in Derry as part of Culture Night 2016. Over forty arts and cultural venues including museums, galleries, cathedrals, studios and libraries throughout the city...
View ArticlePolice launch a new initiative in a bid to tackle the problem of 'boy racers'...
Police have launched a new initiative in a bid to tackle the problem of ‘boy racers’ at a car park in Derry. Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has welcomed the initiative to tackle the problem at a...
View ArticleQuiz night in aid of charity set up in memory of Derry woman Lisa Orsi
A quiz will be held in Derry this weekend in aid of a charity set up in memory of a young Derry woman. Lisa Orsi died last year after taking ill while visiting a volcano in Indonesia. Following her...
View ArticlePolice attending scene of sudden death on Derry railway line
The PSNI and ambulance service are currently at the scene of what police have described as a ‘sudden death’ close to the rail way line in Derry. A train has been stopped at the Caw Park area of the...
View ArticleTeenager charged after robbery at a shop in the Spencer Road area of Derry
Detectives investigating a robbery at commercial premises in the Spencer Road area of Derry on Sunday have charged a 17-year-old male with a number of offences including robbery. He is due to appear...
View ArticleSyrian refugees enjoy Benone beach party
Syrian refugees living in the North West enjoyed a family beach barbeque party at Benone beach on Saturday. The event was organised by the North West Migrants Forum as part of the Community and Refugee...
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