Lead thieves strike again – this time in the Waterside
A quantity of lead has been stolen from the roof of a building in the Waterside area of Derry. About £500 worth of was removed from the roof of the Ebrington Centre on Glendermott Road at about 12.30am...
View ArticleDerry police clamp down on ‘parking nuisances’
Police in Derry have warned motorists they will not hesitate in issuing tickets to those involved in ‘indiscriminate’ parking in the city. A spokesperson said: “We have been getting reports of an...
View ArticleThree Derry men in court over Donegal Post Office robbery using Royal Mail van
Three men from Derry will be sentenced next week at Letterkenny Circuit Court for carrying out a terrifying robbery at Manorcunningham Post Office using a Royal Mail van in October 2014. The men, who...
View ArticlePublic urged to help with hospital infection prevention
With winter here, the Western Health Trust is urging the public to think before making a visit to the hospital to help with infection prevention and control. A spokesperson said: “As part of the...
View ArticleHomeowners urged to stay 'Festive Safe and Winter Ready'
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is urging homeowners across Northern Ireland to stay “Fire Safe and Winter Ready” during the festive period. During the Christmas period last year (19...
View ArticleSeating Matters jobs announcement 'sits well' with Ó hOisín
The announcement by local firm Seating Matters that it is to create 64 new jobs in Limavady has been described as “very welcome news” for the Co Derry town. East Derry Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó hOisín...
View ArticleMayor’s Giving Tuesday donations distributed to local communities
Those who generously donated to the Mayor’s “Giving Tuesday” Initiative will be delighted to know that all gifts, vouchers and donations have been given out to local community representatives across...
View ArticleRamsey moved by outpouring of support
Retiring MLA for Foyle, Mr Pat Ramsey, SDLP, has said he has been deeply moved by the countless messages of support he has received following his decision to retire from politics. Mr Ramsey (pictued),...
View ArticleHundreds gather in Derry for community planning update
Hundreds of citizens from across Derry and Strabane gathered in the Guildhall today to receive an update on the progress to date in creating the strategic Community Plan for the new Council area. Since...
View ArticleFree ‘Spice of Life 2016 Diversity Calendars’ now available
Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched its annual ‘Spice of Life Diversity Calendar’ for 2016. The calendar, which is being given away for free, showcases the vibrancy of the council...
View ArticleArtist says 'it's now or never' for Derry's shirt factory sculpture
The artist behind a sculpture to celebrate Derry’s shirt factory workers has said “it's now or never” for the project to be finally put place in the city. Renowned Cork artist Louise Walsh was speaking...
View ArticleElectric 'Boris Bikes' being considered for Derry's steep streets
A public bike rental scheme is being considered for Derry which will include electric-powered cycles to make it easier to negotiate the city’s steep streets. Speaking at a meeting of the Business and...
View ArticleMan released in Paul McCauley murder probe
One of two men arrested in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in Derry in 2006 has been released. A police spokesperson said the 26-year-old man detained in the city on Monday had been...
View ArticleThree women escape injury in River Foyle incident
Three women escaped injury in a incident in the River Foyle this week, it has emerged. Foyle Search and Rescue (FSR) were alerted by police to reports of three women in distress at a location along the...
View ArticleTwo weeks to Christmas: Little Derry girl afraid to come home
A little Derry girl is afraid to stay in her home after an arson attack. The six-year-old was being bathed by her mother at their Altcar Park home in Galliagh on Sunday evening last when neighbours...
View ArticlePraise for postal services after Albert's letter from America
It’s not often a politician is left speechless – but that is what happened a Sinn Fein representative this week. Albert Doherty, a member of Donegal County Council and a former principal of St...
View ArticleDangerous driver was like 'Jason Bourne stuntman': court hears
The solicitor of a 22-year-old man who flipped over a car after riding a motorbike down a one way street said the defendant was like a 'Jason Bourne stuntman' and was 'lucky to be alive'. Eugene...
View ArticleMan appears in court charged with rape
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with raping a woman in the city last year. Sean O’Halloran (29), of Northland Road, was charged with raping a woman on 11 May, 2014. He also faced...
View ArticleDerry primary school picks up Best Breakfast Club award
·A Derry primary school has picked up the award having the best Breakfast Club in the North. Pupils and staff from Lisnagelvin PS in the Waterside were presented with the accolade at the Kellogg’s...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 11 December 2015
O’NEILL, Jamesie (Maghera), RIP - 10th December 2015 (peacefully), beloved husband of the late Sarah and much loved father of Seamus, Pauline, Patricia, Josie Dolores, Martina and Karen and brother of...
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