‘Edible gardener’ Jilly Dougan to make ‘growing your own’ easy peasy for...
‘Edible gardener’ Jilly Dougan will be helping the next generation of green-fingered gurus learn the basics about how to grow their own vegetables when she hosts a series of children’s workshops at the...
View ArticleSisters of Bloody Sunday victim comforted by Bishop Daly make donation to...
The twin sisters of a teenager killed on Bloody Sunday have donated money to the Foyle Hospice in memory of the priest who comforted him in his dying moments. Jackie Duddy was comforted by the then Fr...
View ArticleCouncil calls on local newsagents to stop selling the The Sun newspaper
Derry City and Strabane District Council this evening passed a motion calling on local newsagents to stop selling The Sun newspaper. The motion was put forward by independent councillor Paul Gallagher...
View ArticleThe late Tricia Duddy: Tributes to a ‘kind, loving and truly devoted’ teacher
The funeral took place today of a popular former Derry teacher. Tricia Duddy (nee Maguire) of Hatmore Park spent many years as a teacher at St John’s Primary School, Bligh’s Lane and retired some 13...
View ArticlePolice appeal for help in finding man who has gone missing from his Derry home
Derry police and the family of a 27-year-old say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. Sean Faulkner, originally from Antrim but living at Great James Street in the city, was last...
View ArticleTrain stop at City of Derry Airport: A good idea but not really feasible
There are “obvious merits” in building a train stop at City of Derry Airport – but it will not happen – Infrastruture Minister Chris Hazzard has indicated. At present, the Derry to Coleraine rail line...
View Article2,000 River Faughan fish kill – Loughs Agency compiling prosecution file
The Loughs Agency is in the process of compiling a prosecution file in relation to a major pollution incident on the River Faughan near Derry earlier this year, it has emerged. Approximately two miles...
View ArticleMan found safe and well after search of River Foyle
Foyle Search and Rescue (FSR) carried out a search of the River Foyle in Derry last night after concerns were expressed for a missing man. Police requested the assistance of FSR volunteers following...
View ArticleAhead of his visit to Derry: ‘Financial Times’ economics editor warns of...
The economics editor of the “Financial Times” has warned local business people on both sides of the border that they will have to legislate for more stringent border controls in the wake of Britain’s...
View ArticleMothers' Union is a force to be reckoned with: Bishop tells Derry congregation
The new president of Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union has urged members to be bold and to take risks as the organisation moves into its 130th year in Ireland. Mary Good was speaking in St Columb’s...
View ArticleWinners in this week's Foyle Hospice Prize Draw... are you one of them?
Winners in this week's Foyle Hospice Prize Draw... are you one of them? 1st prize (£1,000): Jim Doherty (promoter: Dolores Meenan) 2nd prize (£300): Brenda McCloskey (Laura White) 3rd prize (£200):...
View ArticleNew five-year strategic plan to address ‘issues’ in Glen area of Derry
A new five-year strategic plan for the greater Glen area has been launched by the Glen Development Initiative (GDI) to cover the period from 2016 to 2021. It looks at a wide range of issues affecting...
View ArticleCouncil backs Palestine and BDS campaign
Sinn Féin Councillor Christopher Jackson has welcomed the backing by Derry City and Strabane District council for his party’s motion which called on the Council to affirm its backing for the...
View ArticleStreet theatre drummers to add Spark! to Derry’s spooktacular Hallowe'en...
Revellers attending this year’s Halloween celebrations in Derry are in for a real treat thanks to a powerful new street theatre performance show that is set to take the City of Bones by storm. Spark! -...
View ArticleCheck out the weekend weather forecast....
Clear spells overnight leading to a few mist or fog patches in sheltered areas. Temperature 3°C. Any fog patches will soon clear tomorrow morning ahead of a mostly dry with sunny spells, although a few...
View ArticleSome great news as police reveal that a man who had been missing from his...
A man who had been missing from his home in Derry has been found ‘safe and well’. Earlier today, the PSNI put out an appeal for information about the whereabouts of 27-year-old Sean Faulkner. Sean, who...
View ArticleLooking for something fun to do with the children today? Then this could be...
Are you looking for something to do with the kids in Derry today? Then get along to the Craft Village in the city centre where a special Fun Palace will be based today and tomorrow. The initiative will...
View ArticleSpecial screening of All-Ireland football final in Derry today and it's all...
A special charity screening of the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Mayo is being organised in Derry today. It is being held at Steelstown GAA club, with the game throwing in at 5pm. The...
View ArticleNew 'Men's Shed' group being set up in Derry to give the male of the species...
A new ‘Men’s Shed’ group is being set up in Derry. Glen Development Initiative (GDI) will run the group at Glenview Community Centre at Cedar Street. This follows on from a successful drive for men’s...
View ArticleBishop Daly tribute: Derry's musical stars to gather for a special night in...
A musical tribute in honour of Bishop Edward Daly will take place next year. An evening of music and celebration in honour of the late bishop will take place on Saturday, February 4, in St Columb’s...
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