Man threatened staff and police after being asked to leave Christmas Market
A judge has deferred sentencing on a 23 year-old man who threatened and swore at council staff and police officers in front of young children at Magherafelt’s Christmas Market. Joseph Hurley of...
View ArticleRoads closed due to security alert
There is a security alert in Co Derry. It follows the discovery of a suspicious object. The Feeny Road is closed at its junction with Rallagh Road and Glenedra Road is sealed off at its junction with...
View ArticleDerry man meets Prince Charles
Derry man, Gerry McMonagle, the Sinn Fein Mayor of Letterkenny, has met Prince Charles during his visit to Donegal. Councillors and representatives, including Cllr McMonagle, laughed and joked with the...
View ArticlePaul Casey to perform at Derry Playhouse
Derry songwriter, guitarist and singer Paul Casey will return to his home town next week to take to the stage of The Playhouse for an intimate acoustic evening featuring fellow band mate Karen Porter...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 26th May 2016
ANTHONY, Rachel Leslie (Rae) (née Harron) – 24th May 2016 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family, in her 80th year, formerly of Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings, and late...
View ArticleNew Justice Minister must deliver on Magilligan Prison new build: Mullan
The SDLP’s Gerry Mullan has called on his fellow East Derry MLA, new Justice Minister Claire Sugden, to make an early commitment to a new build Magilligan Prison to “meet basic standards required by...
View ArticleTierney urges vigilance after Derry child finds syringe
The Derry public are being urged to exercise vigilance after a four year old child discovered a syringe and needle in Bloomfield Park in the Galliagh area of the city. Following the find, SDLP Cllr...
View ArticleDerry cycllsts urged to ‘go the extra mile’ for Action Cancer;s Big Bus
In September this year Action Cancer’s Big Bus will celebrate its 10th birthday. To mark the milestone, Action Cancer is calling on all cycling clubs and enthusiasts in Derrv to ‘go the extra mile’ for...
View ArticleDERRY GAA - Division 1 Roundup
Wednesday night was a busy night in Derry SFL Division One with a full round of games. Magherafelt 1-16 Slaughtneil 1-14 Last season it was a late Paul Bradley free that broke Magherafelt hearts in the...
View ArticleDerry man jailed for being drugs ‘middle man’
A Derry man described as a ‘middle man’ in the supply of drugs to ‘street dealers’ has jailed for 16 months at the city’s Crown Court. . Brendan Harkin, of Carranbane Walk in Shantallow, pleaded guilty...
View ArticleFormer heavyweight champ lands in Derry to challenge 'Twitter troll' who...
Former heavyweight boxer Martin Rogan today travelled to Derry to challenge a ‘Twitter troll’ who had abused him online. Derry Now has learned that Rogan (pictured above) arrived at the man’s work this...
View ArticleMan rescued from River Foyle
A man was rescued from the River Foyle in Derry this afternoon Police activated Foyle Search and Rescue’s (FSR) Emergency Response Team to reports of a person having entered the water at around 1.15pm....
View ArticleApply ‘in good time’ for your passport: Reilly
People in Derry intending going abroad this year are being urged to apply ‘in good time’ for their passports. SDLP Cllr Martin Reilly is giving the advice as there has been a huge surge in applications...
View ArticleMayor praises Derry restaurant’s success
The Mayor of Derry has praised a Derry restaurant after it scooped the prestigious 2016 best Restaurant and Champagne Lounge in Ulster Award. Extending her congratulations to Browns Restaurant, Cllr...
View ArticleFears Derry bonfire ban could lead to 'stand-offs'
Proposals to ban bonfires on land owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council have been deferred over fears they could lead to a “stand-off” between bonfire builders and council officers trying...
View ArticleAnger at £7k a year spent on free papers for councillors while community...
Derry City and Strabane Council has been blasted for spending £7,000 a year on free papers for councillors while funding had been turned down for numerous community groups and events in the district....
View ArticlePolice raid suspected Derry brothel
Police have raided a suspected brothel in Derry. The operation centred around a house at Argyle Street (pictured) in the Rosemount area of the city on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood PSNI officers...
View ArticleFoster and McGuinness commend tourism's finest at Derry awards ceremony
First Minister, Arlene Foster, and Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness have commended the winners of the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards at a ceremony held in Derry tonight. They were among an...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: Division Two Roundup
On Wednesday night there was a full round of fixtures in Derry Division Two but Glenullin with Paddy Bradley scoring 2-7 remain on course for a path straight back to the top flight. Faughanvale 2-14...
View ArticleDerry’s Mary crowned a 'Tourism Hero’
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Tourism Development Officer, Mary Blake, crowed a Tourism Hero a the prestigious Northern Ireland Tourism Awards held in St Columb’s Hall in the city last...
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