Number of people intimidated out of Derry homes at an all-time high
The number of people living in Derry who have been made homeless as a result of intimidation is at its highest since records began, it has been revealed. In the past ten years the number of people...
View ArticleMcGinley welcomes green light for social housing development at Springtown Road
The green light has been given for the construction of social housing on the Springtown Road in Derry. The decision was granted by the planning committee on Derry City and Strabane District Council....
View ArticleWeather forecast: forget about the barbie... you'll not need it this weekend
Don’t be rushing to get the barbecue out – it’s not going to be that type of weekend weather-wise, so say the forecasters. Tomorrow will be a mainly dry day with some bright or sunny spells with a...
View ArticleAirtricity Premier Division: Bohemians v Derry City to be screened live on...
Captain Ryan McBride will miss Derry City’s Airtricity Premier Division clash with Bohemians at Dalymount Park through suspension (kick off 8.00pm). A Rory Patterson (pictured) goal was the difference...
View ArticleStreet protest planned for Saturday: New group set up to tackle anti-social...
A new group has been set up to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry. In a statement on its Facebook page, Ballymagroarty Community Empowerment (BCE) says it has been set up...
View ArticleDerry name team to play Tipp in Saturday's All-Ireland Qualifier in Cavan
The Derry team to play Tipperary in round 4A of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers at Breffni Park in Cavan on Saturday (throw-in 5.00pm) is:: 1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb) 2. Gareth McKinless (Baile an Doire)...
View ArticleTribute to former MLA as Factory Girls sculpture, at long last, is submitted...
The erection of the long-awaited Factory Girls sculpture in Derry is a step closer tonight after the local council put the artwork forward for planning permission at its monthly meeting this afternoon....
View ArticleDerry to play Antrim in Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship Final
Derry will play Antrim in the final of the Bord Gais Under-21 Hurling Championship. The Oakleafers booked their place in the final, to be played on Wednesday night next at a venue to be confirmed, with...
View ArticleInstitute to face Ards in NIFL Championship Development League opener
Institute will kick off their NIFL Championship Development League season at home. The Derry side will entertain Ards at Drumahoe on Saturday, 20 August. For all fixtures go to...
View ArticleThousands to take part in colourful Foyle Pride parade
This year’s Foyle Pride parade will take place in Derry on Saturday, 27 August next. Now in its 23rd year, the event will leave the Waterside at 2.00pm and make its way over Craigavon Bridge and...
View ArticleGAA: Date and venue confirmed for Derry minors All-Ireland football...
Derry’s clash with Kerry in the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship will take place in Croke Park on Sunday week next, 31 July. Throw-in for the game will be noon Meanwhile,...
View ArticleSecurity alert closes section of Glengalliagh Road
A section of the Glengalliagh Road in the Galliagh-Carnhill of Derry has been sealed off due to a security alert. Police have closed the road between the roundabout at Moss Road and St Brigid’s High...
View ArticleGlengalliagh Road security alert ends after suspicious object delcare a hoax
A security alert in the Galliagh-Carnhill area of Derry has ended. Police sealed off a section of the Glengalliagh Road late last night following the discovery of a suspicious object. The road, which...
View ArticlePolice investigating attempted arson in Limavady overnight
Police are appealing for information following the report of an attempted arson in the Coolessan Walk area of Limavady in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 3am it was reported that a...
View ArticleAlternative pathway into Antrim Area Hospital for patients
Elderly patients can now avoid unnecessary and lengthy waits at Antrim Area Hospital Accident and Emergency Department as a result of a new Direct Assessment Unit (DAU). Staff in the DAU can now give...
View ArticlePulling generations together
IF Hughie Heron’s passport could talk, it would narrate a sporting classic – tug of war has taken him the world over. His eyes light up when talking about his beloved sport. His radiance fills the...
View ArticleFoyle Ferry service is back…
The Foyle Ferry Service, which operates between Magilligan Point and Greencastle in county Donegal, has returned. And it’s great news for those hoping to avail of the popular service as fares have been...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: OAKS ONE STEP FROM CROKER
ANOTHER Saturday and another trip to Cavan for Damian Barton’s Derry side after Monday’s draw paired them against beaten Munster finalists Tipperary at Kingspan Breffni Park (5pm). It is a first...
View ArticleThieves target car parked outside church
Police in Magherafelt are appealing for information following a theft from outside a church in St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown. Constable G Nicholl said: “It was reported that sometime around 5.30pm...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dozens take to streets of Ballymac to protest against anti-social...
Over 50 people took part in a walk through Ballymagroarty housing estate in Derry tonight in protest at anti-social behaviour in the area. The demonstration was organised by the newly-formed...
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