Vigilance urged over Derry joyriding incidents
A Derry councillor has claimed a gang of joyriders are suspected to being behind a recent spate of car thefts in the city. The independent councillor Darren O’Reilly said the problem had been...
View ArticleCar on fire in Derry
Photo shows a car on fire in Sandale Park in the Galliagh area of Derry earlier tonight. The cause of the blaze is not known at this stage. If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us...
View ArticleInvestigation into illegal dumping at Derry laneway
Bags of rubbish dumped in a Derry laneway are being examined so fines can be handed out to those responsible for the ongoing fly-tipping in the area. The latest incident saw scores of bags containing...
View ArticleConcern after street lighting fault service removed
Concerns have been raised after it emerged that members of the public and public representatives will no longer be able to report broken street lights by telephone. The problem emerged at the monthly...
View ArticleMan arrested in connection with Paul McCauley murder released last night
A 28 year old man who was arrested on the evening of Sunday by detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Paul McCauley in 2006, was last night released on police bail pending...
View ArticlePolice investigate after suspected petrol bomb found outside house
Police are investigating after a suspected petrol bomb was found outside premises in Castledawson. Although the incident happened on December 10, details have only been released this morning. Constable...
View ArticleCash taken during distraction burglary in Magherafelt
Commercial premises in the Queen Street area of Magherafelt was targeted in a distraction burglary. A sum of cash was taken during the incident which happened on December 11. Constable Grant explains:...
View ArticleStaff hoping to get ‘Teddy home for Christmas’
Staff at ‘Ireland’s Highest Pub’ have launched a social media campaign in a bid to reunite a forgotten teddy bear with its special little friend, in time for Christmas. The battered, brown teddy bear...
View ArticleMasked men use baseball bats to smash windows of Maghera home
Police have launched an investigation after a gang of masked men, armed with baseball bats, smashed windows in a house in the Park Well area of Maghera. The incident occurred on December 7, but details...
View ArticlePolice warning after several handbags stolen in Derry pubs during Christmas...
Police in Derry today issued a warning about the reported thefts of handbags in local pubs. Pubs and club are packed around this time of year for the Christmas celebrations. However, a PSNI...
View ArticleDerry City away to Finn Harps on opening day of 2016 season
Kenny Shiels' first competitive game in charge of Derry City will be away at Finn Harps on the opening day of the 2016 League of Ireland season. The Derry City manager will be thrown in at the deep end...
View ArticleMan arrested in Derry over armed robbery and thefts
A 22-year-old man has been arrested by police in Derry in connection with armed robbery, burglary and thefts. The man was arrested at Lisnagelvin Road in the city on Monday evening. A PSNI spokesperson...
View ArticleMan arrested is being questioned about armed robbery and burglaries in Derry
A man has been arrested in connection with armed robbery, burglary and theft incidents in Derry. A police spokesperson said the 22-year-old man was arrested at Lisnagelvin Road on Monday evening. The...
View Article'Scrap' cars rallied around Draperstown area before being destroyed - Police
Police are investigating a series of incidents linked to anti-social behaviour in the Draperstown area (pictured above), it has emerged. It follows reports that three cars have been burnt out in the...
View ArticleMan to appear at Derry's court tomorrow after an armed robbery in the city
A 22 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. He is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow. As is usual procedure the...
View ArticleDiver confirmed on the SDLP team which will defend three Assembly seats in Foyle
The SDLP tonight selected their candidates for the Foyle constituency in next year’s elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. As expected, the party has chosen its leader Colum Eastwood, Environment...
View ArticleRory Patterson is back at the Brandywell
Striker Rory Patterson has rejoined Derry City. The Northern Irish international left the club at the end of 2014 and spent time in Australia, before returning to FC United late this year. However the...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 23 December 2015
CAMPBELL, Norah Elizabeth née Craig) - 22nd December 2015 (peacefully) at Moneymore Care Home, beloved Wife of the late George, formerly of Northland Drive, Moneymore, much loved Mother of Rodney,...
View ArticleMajor manhunt launched after a man escapes by climbing over the fence of...
A man due to appear at Derry's courthouse this morning in connection with an armed robbery has escaped from custody. It is understood that the man climbed over a fence surrounding the courthouse and...
View ArticleMan left shop with silverside of beef under his jumper, court hears
A Limavady man concealed a silverside of beef under his jumper and left a supermarket without paying for it, a court has heard. Appearing before Limavady Magistrates Court today was Darrel Toner, of...
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