Man appears in Derry court charged with stealing woman's engagement and...
A 41-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with stealing a woman's wedding and engagement rings. Maurice Coyle, 41, with addresses on court papers as Milldale Crescent/St....
View ArticleIncreased attacks on ambulance personnel ‘deeply concerning’: Foyle DUP MLA...
Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton has expressed his concern at the increase in attacks on Northern Ireland Ambulance Service personnel. Mr Middleton, deputy chairperson of the Health Committee, was speaking...
View ArticleEverything under one roof at North West Jobs Fair being staged in Derry's...
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has described this week’s North West Job Fair as a “one stop shop” for local people looking for work. Over 20...
View ArticleDerry newsagent hits out at call to boycott the ‘Sun’
A Derry newsagent has hit out at a call from the local council for shops not to stock the Sun newspaper. Derry City and Strabane District Council last week supported a motion which requested that local...
View ArticleDay of Action against Brexit to take place along Border this weekend
A protest is to take place at Derry-Donegal border crossing at Bridgend on Saturday. The demonstration, to be held at 3.00pm, is one of six being held along the North-South Border as part of a Day of...
View ArticleUnionist hit out at Council backing for campaign to boycott Israeli goods
Unionists in Derry have hit out at a decision by the local council to support a campaign calling for a boycott of Israeli goods. Derry City and Strabane District Council voted to back the boycott and...
View ArticleDerry MLA to question Health Minister over ‘scandalous’ cancer waiting lists
Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has tabled an urgent question to the Health Minister following revelations that cancer waiting list targets are consistently being missed in almost every Trust. Mr Durkan...
View Article‘Murderers are walking the streets and I'm being jailed for tidying up flower...
A Derry man who claimed he was a prisoner of war in the Vietnam War during which he was wounded 18 times hit out at a judge's decision to remand in custody when he appeaed in court charged with causing...
View ArticleLet's weed them out... Council urged to tackle Derry's ever-growing problem
Derry City and Strabane District Council is to look at how the problem of overgrown weeds can be removed from residential areas of the city. The council is to prepare a report into the issues after it...
View ArticleAirtricity League: Tonight's Premier and First Division fixtures
Kick-off 7.45pm Premier Division SLIGO ROVERS v FINN HARPS (at The Showgrounds) First Division LIMERICK FC v ATHLONE TOWN (at Markets Field) If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us...
View ArticleFormer Derry Mayor who beat cancer wants more done to help sufferers
A former Mayor of Derry who beat cancer has called for more to be done to help sufferers of the disease. A motion put forward SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly calling for better cancer care services was...
View ArticleDerry public urged to have their say on Local Development Plan
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Department are encouraging the public to get involved and have their say in the creation of the Local Development Plan (LDP). Mayor of Derry City and...
View ArticleMcGuinness slams British government plans for immunity for armed forces
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martin McGuinness has slammed British government plans to exempt its armed forces from prosecution under the European Convention of Human Rights. He was speaking after British...
View ArticleSad passing of Lughaidh MacGiolla Bhrighde: Tributes to much-loved and...
Tributes have been paid to a well-known and much-loved paramedic and Derry GAA member, Lughaidh MacGiolla Bhrighde, who has died. He passed away yesterday after a lengthy battle against cancer....
View ArticleDisappointing referendum result must not derail prospects for peace in...
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has reacted to the result of the Colombian referendum to endorse a peace deal to end the 50-year conflict in the country. The proposed deal between the Colombian Government...
View ArticleShoppers facing 5p increase in carry bag levy
The carrier bag levy is to be reviewed by next April and could be increased to 10p. It is one of a number of options to be considered by officials, who will also examine scrapping the fee. Last August,...
View ArticleWeather Forecast: It was dry today… but what will tomorrow bring?
It will stay dry this evening with clear skies which are expected to turn cloudier overnight. A mild night with a fresh south-easterly breeze which will become strong in coastal areas. Minimum...
View ArticleVIDEO: 'Heal Me,' the single from Bronagh Gallagher's third album, 'Gather...
Derry singer Bronagh Gallagher’s new album has received favourable reviews. “Gather Your Greatness” is the third album released by The Commitments and Pulp Fiction star. Irish Times critic Lauren...
View ArticleFAI Cup SF replay: Heartbreak at Brandywell as Dundalk come from behind to...
DERRY CITY 1, DUNDALK 2 Holders Dundalk came from behind to defeat Derry City 2-1 in their FAI Cup semi-final replay at Brandywell tonight. Ronan Curtis (pictured) put the home side ahead his fourth...
View ArticleYoung boy hit with bottle as Dundalk fans attacked in Derry after FAI Cup win
A young boy was hit on the head with a bottle when Dundalk supporters were attacked following their team’s FAI Cup semi-final replay win over Derry City last night. The incident occurred on Lecky Road...
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