Fleming welcomes Hazard's £4 million allocation for roads in the Western...
An announcement from the Infastructure Minister Chris Hazard that £4 million has been allocated for the maintenance of rural roads in the Western Division has been welcomed by Derry Sinn Fein Cllr Paul...
View ArticleVictim Support NI's new hub opened in Derry by Justice Minister
New Justice Minister Claire Sugden has officially opened Victim Support NI’s new hub in Derry city centre. The East Derry Indpendent Unionist MLA visited the city during which she met police chiefs....
View Article10% drop in complaints made about conduct of police officers
The Police Ombudsman’s Office dealt with more than 3,000 complaints about the conduct of police officers in Northern Ireland in the last financial year – that is a drop of 10% on the previous year....
View ArticleStormont ministers to address Derry public meeting on impact of Brexit
Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness (pictured), and Infrastructure Minister, Chris Hazzard, will be among the main speakers at a public meeting being held in Derry tonight to discuss the impact of...
View ArticleDerry community groups benefit from the ill-gotten gains of criminals
Two Derry community projects are to benefit from assets seized from criminals. Justice Minister Claire Sugden has announced the allocation of over £453,000 to projects aimed at tackling crime and the...
View ArticleConcern after car abandoned in Creggan
Derry Sinn Fein Councillor Kevin Campbell has expressed concern after a car was abandoned in the Creggan area if Derry at teatime yesterday. Speaking after the red BMW was left at the roundabout at the...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: 'George' points the way
A TALLY of 1-8 from Kevin Lynch's Gavin McCormick went a long way to seeing off Lavey in Tuesday night's league game. McCormick is a regular on the scoresheet for Foreglen's footballers and his free...
View ArticleDerry Clipper just misses out at end of race from New York to home port
The Derry Clipper has just missed out on winning the New York to Derry leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. In a nail-biting finish, the overall race leader LMAX Exchange came from behind to...
View ArticleLadies Football: Foyle Belles looking for new players at all age levels
One of Derry’s best known ladies football teams is looking for new players for next season. Derry-based Foyle Belles Girls FC are looking for players of all ages, from under-19 to under-17, to compete...
View ArticleBig-hearted James McClean delights residents and staff with a visit to the...
Republic of Ireland international, Derry’s James McClean, has visited a homeless charity in his town which he recently made a significant donation. Last Christmas, West Bromwich Albion winger joined...
View ArticleCall for new Brandywell play park to cater for disabled children
Derry City and Strabane District Council has been called on to ensure disabled children are catered for at a new playpark planned for the Brandywell area. Planning approval was issued for the new...
View ArticleTwo fuel laundering plants uncovered in Draperstown area
Police have uncovered two fuel laundering plants in county Derry. While on regular patrol on Wednesday, June 29, police officers along with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
View ArticleMan stole nuts for girlfriend who was craving them, court hears
A Limavady man stole nuts from a local supermarket because his girlfriend was craving them at the time, the town’s court has heard. Eamonn Brady, of Edenmore Park, admitted the theft which the court...
View ArticleDisabled man and sister living in fear after early morning attack on their home
A Co Derry woman woman has spoken of her fear after the home she shares with her disabled brother was attacked. The woman, from Drumsurn and who does not want to be named, said she was woken from her...
View ArticleMayor praises publication of Council’s key Planning documents
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has welcomed the publication of two notable documents relating to the operation of planning across the Derry and Strabane...
View ArticleMartina Anderson meets leading MEPs in Strasbourg to discuss EU Referendum
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson today met with leading MEPs from across the European Union to discuss the impact of the EU referendum. Ms Anderson met with representatives of the main political...
View ArticlePolice uncover two fuel laundering plants in Co Derry
Police have revealed they have uncovered two fuel laundering plants in Co Derry. A PSNI spokesperson said they were discovered in close proximity to each other by officers and officers from the...
View ArticleAnger after arson attack at site of former Derry school
A local councillor has expressed his anger following an early morning arson attack at the former Immaculate Conception College in the Waterside area of Derry. Cllr Christopher Jackson was speaking...
View ArticleTrailer marking a 'tried and tested' crime prevention measure: police
The PSNI in Co Derry have said trailer marking is a “tried and tested” crime prevention measure. Speaking after police officers recently took part in a trailer marking event in the Magherafelt area, a...
View ArticleEastwood meets Fianna Fáil and Labour leaders over EU Referendum result
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has led a party delegation to meet with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Labour leader Brendan Howlin to discuss defending the democratically stated will of people in...
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