Shot Derry man flees city
A Derry man who suffered serious leg injuries in ‘punishment’ style shooting last month has left the city after receiving a death threat. Jonathan Simpson, 23 (pictured) was shot in the living room of...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 25 December 2015
CANAVAN, John Christopher (Chris) - 24th December 2015 (RIP), beloved husband of Mura and dear father of Christopher and Karen. Funeral from his home, 18 Knockdara Park, on Sunday at 9.35am for 10...
View ArticleChristmas Eve thieves ransack car in Derry
A couple’s car was ransacked in Derry last night as they preparing to deliver their Christmas presents to family members. The incident occurred in the Ardnalee area of Culmore. The couple had placed a...
View ArticleRugby extravaganza at City of Derry
Tomorrow will see a big family day at City of Derry Rugby Club with friends and relations home for Christmas. It will be an opportunity to renew old friendships and hopefully make new connections....
View ArticleDerry City bound for Clonmany in New Year
Kenny Shiels has confirmed he will take his Derry City side to runaway Jackie Crossan Premier Division leaders Clonmany Shamrocks for a New Year glamour friendly. The game will take place on Sunday,...
View ArticleGOAL charity walk being held in Derry tomorrow
A charity walk will take place in Derry tomorrow to help people work off their Christmas dinner for a good cause. The walk along the city’s quayside has been organised to raise money for Irish...
View ArticleDerry professors complete charity walk to Belfast
Two professors from the University of Ulster are taking a well-earned break over Christmas after completing a gruelling 75 mile fund raising walk from Derry to Belfast. Professors Siobhan O’Neill and...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 25 December 2015 (updated)
McDEVITT, James Francis - 25th December 2015 (peacefully) at his home, 17 Inch View, Hazelbank, beloved husband of Josephine, loving father of Siobhan, Deirdre, Fionnuala, Seamus, Fainchie, Grainne,...
View ArticlePearce putting players through their paces
Of all the signings made by new Derry City manager Kenny Shiels at the Brandywell in the close season, Pearce Lafferty could prove to be the most important of all. The Derry City fitness instructor...
View ArticleDerry’s Christmas thieves branded ‘heartless thugs’
Derry SDLP Cllr Angela Dobbins is urging vigilance following a spate of thefts and an attempted burglary in the city. She was speaking after a number of thefts in the Culmore area last night. She said:...
View Article'Stute and Limavady in cup final action
Institute take on North West neighbours Limavady in the final of the Craig Memorial Cup at Tobermore tomorrow morning (kick off 11.30am). The squad out at Institute is highly inexperienced, and with...
View ArticleDarts: Gurney’s clash with world champ to be screened live on Sky Sports
Gurney’s clash with world champ to be screened live on Sky Sports Derry professional Daryl Gurney is hoping for a Christmas cracker when he takes on world champion Gary Anderson in the second round of...
View ArticleClaudy GAA search for new ladies manager
Claudy GAC senior ladies are looking for a new manager for the 2016 season. Anyone interested should contact a senior ladies player or message via Claudy Ladies GFC Facebook page. The ladies team would...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 28 December 2015
HIGGINS, Brian (Ballinderry and Desertmartin) – 26th December 2015 (suddenly) at his residence (RIP), dearly beloved husband of Marie and much loved brother of Kathleen Walls, Gerard, Laurence, Brendan...
View ArticleGreyhound racing: tonight's Brandywell card
First race 8.00pm Race 1 (300 yards): 1, Mulroy Cruise; 2, Jimmy Boo; 3, Equity Faith; 4, Sticky Jeb; 5, Inishowen Review; 6, Benbradagh Mist. Race 2 New Year Lotto Sprint heat 2 (300 yards): 1,...
View ArticleThree youths sought over Christmas break-ins
Police in Derry are investigating a number of incidents in the Culmore area of the city on Christmas Eve. A number of properties were entered in the Templeard and Ardanlee areas. PSNI Detective...
View ArticlePolice seek info on abandoned car
Police in Derry are investigating the circumstances in which a stolen red Citroen Xsara car was abandoned in the Knockalla Park area of Galliagh in the evening of Christmas Eve. PSNI Detective...
View ArticleDerry City under-19s in Donegal for charity friendly
Derry City U19’s will take on Gweedore Celtic in a charity friendly match this afternoon (kick off 1.00pm). The game is to raise funds for John Coll and takes place at Gweedore’s pitch at Carrick,...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after being rescued from River Foyle
A man was rescued from the River Foyle this morning. He was taken from the water by volunteers from Foyle Search and Rescue at around 9.00am. The man was taken by ambulance to Altnagelvin Hospital. His...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 28 December 2015 (updated)
MULLEN, Susan (Cissie) (nee Stewart) - 27th December 2015 (peacefully) at Brooklands Care Home (late of Osborne Street), beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Brian, and Jackie, dear mother...
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