Van's the man... Roma celebrates IFTA accolade with rock legend
Derry’s Roma Downey celebrates with rock legend Van Morrison after being presented with the inaugural Irish Diaspora Award at the annual Irish Film and Television Awards held at the Mansion House in...
View ArticleShock semi-final defeat for Derry City Reserves in Knockalla Caravans Cup
Derry City Reserves have suffered a shock defeat in the semi-finals of the Ulster Senior League’s Knockalla Caravans Cup. The Candy Stripes’ second string were beaten 3-2 by Glengad United who will now...
View ArticleMayor unveils line-up for her Derry Jazz Festival charity event
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has revealed the line-up for her charity event which will kickstart the city’s Jazz and Big Band Festival taking place at the end of the month....
View ArticleDerry man first to be convicted by police body camera evidence
A Derry man who was the first person in Northern Ireland to be convicted solely by police body-worn camera footage has been jailed for six months. Gerard McGuinness (32), of Ballymagowan Gardens in the...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 11th April 2016 (updated)
LYNCH, John Joseph - 11th April 2016 (peacefully) at his home, 19 Alexander House, Bishop Street, (formerly of Foxes Corner and Dunmore Gardens), beloved husband of the late Kathleen, loving father of...
View ArticleEx-Derry City player appointed manager of Republic's U19s
The Football Association of Ireland have announced that former Derry City player Tom Mohan is to take over as manager of Republic of Ireland’s under 19 international team. Mohan (pictured), who played...
View ArticleNew road safety measures at Derry’s largest primary school
New road safety measures are being introduced outside Derry’s largest primary school. The principal of St. Patrick’s Primary School has welcomed the installation of traffic lights outside the school’s...
View ArticleWho tried to steal our £100,000? - councillors ask
The PSNI is to be contacted over the fate of the fraudster who stole £100,000 from the old Derry City Council after concerns were raised about the lack of information available on the crime. The...
View ArticleFamily of Buncrana pier tragedy to take up marathon challenge in memory of...
Relatives of those who died in the Buncrana pier tragedy have signed up to take part in a marathon in their memory. Among those who will be taking part in the Belfast Marathon on May 5 will be Louise...
View ArticleNine day body detox and cleanse? Yes please!
Let's talk detox! It might not feel anywhere close to summer right now, but it always creeps up on us. This year, I have decided I am going to be prepared and ready to get into my bikini...
View ArticleDerry City Lotto Draw: this week's winning numbers
Numbers drawn in this week’s Derry City FC Lotto are 4, 8, 20, 24 The jackpot is £1,150. To play and to view previous numbers drawn, visit: www.clublottery.com If you have a story or want to send a...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after Derry assault
Police in Derry are appealing for information about an assault in the Waterside area of the city which resulted in a man requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred in the Broomhill Avenue area...
View ArticleSupport urged for rally in support of Foyle Haven Day Care Centre: Emergency...
The community branch of the UNISON union has tabled an emergency motion on the future of Derry’s Foyle Haven Day Care Centre at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) conference being held in the...
View ArticleAirtricity Premier Division: Battling Harps lose out to St Pat's
Finn Harps were defeated 2-1 by St Patrick’s Athletic in their re-scheduled Airtricity Premier Division clash in Ballybofey tonight The game was due to be played two weeks ago but was called off after...
View ArticleGreyhound racing: tonight's Brandywell results
Race 1 (300 yards): 1, Locnamon Aoife 6/4 fav; 2, Mullan Metro 5/2. Time: 17.39. Distance 6 lengths. Race 2 Gala Managers Select round 1, heat 1 (300 yards): 1, Any Thingway 2/1l 2 Sugarland Rose 2/1....
View ArticleDerry-Belfast road reopened after two-car crash results in several people...
The main Derry to Belfast road has reopened following a two-car crash which resulted in a number of people being taken to hospital. The collision occurred on the Foreglen Road near Dungiven shortly...
View ArticleWoman in hospital after being rescued from River Foyle
A woman is in hospital after being rescued from the River Foyle in Derry tonight. Police contacted Foyle Search and Rescue (FSR) after reports that a person had entered the water at around 9.45pm. FSR...
View ArticleEarly morning arson attack on Derry family had 'potential to be disastrous'
An early morning arson attack on a family as they slept in beds in their Derry home had the “potential to be disastrous,” it has been claimed. A least four people, including a 63-year-old woman, fled...
View ArticleDerry cancer survivor thanks Altnagelvin’s Sperrin Unit for ‘wonderful care’
A Derry woman has presented the Sperrin Unit at Atlnagelvin Hospital for the “wonderful care and treatment” she received there as a patient. Photo shows Roberta Rutherford, along friends Stephanie...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 12th April 2016
GAMBLE, Joseph (Leo) - 11th April 2016 at his home, 38 Glasgow Terrace, beloved husband of Florrie, loving father of Peter, Anna-Marie, Joseph, Paul and Terence, much loved grandfather of Abigail,...
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