Two vehicles seized as police ‘get on their bikes’ in Galliagh
Police say they seized two more vehicles in the Galliagh area of Derry yesterday. A PSNI spokesperson said the seizures added to “recent prosecutions and seizures in the northern estates.” The...
View ArticleCCTV cameras to be installed at City Cemetery to tackle anti-social behaviour
CCTV cameras are to be installed at Derry City Cemetery in an attempt to stop anti-social behaviour. It follows the destruction of headstones in the graveyard at the weekend, the third such incident in...
View ArticleArmed robber makes off with cash from city centre off-licence
Police in Derry hunting a man following an armed robbery in the city centre last night. Detective Constable Richard Donnell said a man, armed with an iron bar, entered an off-licence in Sackville...
View ArticleStorey family donate £2,500 to Altnagelvin children's ward and short break unit
The Children’s Ward and the Butterfly Lodge at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry have received a donation of £2,502.88 from the Storey family. The money will be divided equally amongst the ward and the...
View ArticleMcCartney welcomes announcement that new drugs to be made available for rare...
The announcement from Health Minister Michelle O'Neill that new drugs for rare conditions will be available for eligible patients in the North, has been welcomed by Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Raymond...
View ArticleIs this the sporting song of the summer? Video release to 'GAA Jersey' rap!
A video of a new single that is set to become the GAA hit song of the summer is now out. "GAA Jersey" has some really catchy lyrics that have really sparked off considerable interest. One line goes:...
View ArticleFerry good times! New operators slash prices
The Lough Foyle Ferry between Magilligan Point on the Causeway Coast and Greencastle on the Wild Atlantic Way is back up and running - now under the new management of Frazer Ferries. The new operators...
View ArticleCouncil to carry out Impact Assessment Study following Brexit vote
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council have agreed to engage with stakeholders to prepare an Impact Assessment for the Council area and wider North West region in light of the outcome of...
View Article'With the help of the local community we will keep taking these cars off the...
Police in Derry seized another vehicle last night. The car (pictured) is the third taken of the road by police in the city in the past few days. On Tuesday, two vehicles were seized in the Galliagh...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 21st July 2016
CAVANAGH, Brigid, (Bridie) (née Daly) - 20th.July 2016 (suddenly) at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of The Cottages Lifford), beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Ellen, Peter, Paul,...
View ArticleGAA: Derry under-21 hurlers see off Armagh to book Ulster final spot
Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship (semi-final) ARMAGH 1-10, DERRY 3-19 (played at Crossmaglen) If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Derry Now editorial team....
View ArticleDiocesan 132-mile pilgrimage walk to Knock Shrine enters second day
The Derry Diocesan pilgrimage walk to Knock Shrine has entered its second day. The first day of the pilgrimage, being led by the Bishop of Derry Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown, ended last night with Mass...
View ArticleDon’t leave family pets in cars during hot weather: Duffy
Derry pet owners are being urged not to leave their animals in parked cars during hot weather. Sinn Fein Cllr Sandra Duffy there have been some horrific stories in recent yeas about family pets dying...
View ArticleCulmore residents called on to make their views known on future of local Post...
Residents in the Culmore area of Derry are being called on to make their views known on proposed plans for their local Post Office The call comes from Sinn Fein councillor for the area, Tony Hassan. He...
View ArticleBig Lottery Fund helps give young Derry man hope for the future
A young Derry man affected by homelessness is gaining confidence and hope for the future, thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Apex Housing Association Limited has received a £9,070 grant from...
View ArticlePolice renew appeal for witnesses to accident that claimed life of toddler
Police in Derry have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the collision that led to the death of toddler Ronan McGavigan in the city last weekend. The two year old died after being struck by a silver...
View ArticleFormer Mayor raises over £16,000 for Alzheimer’s charity
The former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Elisha McCallion has expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed over £16,000 towards her Mayoral Charity and for supporting...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's fixtures
Under-16 Hurling Division One (round 2) DUNGANNON EOGHAN RUADH v KEVIN LYNCH HURLING CLUB (at Dungannon Thomas Clarke, throw-in 7.30pm) If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 21st July 2016 (updated)
O’BRIEN, William Edward – 18th July 2016 (suddenly) at his home Cookstown, much-loved grandson of Ronnie and Betty, dearest nephew of Trisha, Junior, Geoffrey, Claire, Ruth, Melanie and Luke, dear...
View ArticleCouncil votes to support campaign to remain in the European Union
Derry City Council has voted to back the campaign to remain in the European Union It follows a motion put before the Council this afternoon by SDLP Cllr Shauna Cusack (pictured) calling on the Northern...
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