Derry Journal - News Feed

Man suffered testicle bite - court told

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:06:59 GMT

Two women have appeared at a special sitting of Derry’s Magistrates Court charged in relation to an incident in Limavady during which a man sustained a bite wound to one of his testicles.

Rebuilding society will be ‘long, gradual process’ - Rosenberg

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:51 GMT

The various stories of conflict shared at this weekend’s conference made it was clear that the hardships involved in overcoming ‘poisonous legacies’ were universal.

Status Quo  after-show party  announced in Derry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:47 GMT

Two of Derry’s finest rock and metal bands, Triggerman and Sandstone, will support rock legends Status Quo at the Venue this Saturday, June 22, in what’s sure to be the biggest rock concert in the city’s history.

FREE for a recording  session in Music City?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:41 GMT

As the city prepares to be transformed into one giant stage for Music City! this Friday, the Nerve Centre is adding the final touches to its exciting plans for the 24 hour music event.

‘Poisonous Legacies’ weekend hailed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:45:39 GMT

The international ‘Poisonous Legacies’ conference held over the weekend in Derry’s Guildhall has been hailed as “an amazing experience” by its joint organisers, the Pat Finucane Centre and Bloody Sunday Trust.

Key speaker deported on way to Derry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:45:29 GMT

One controversy over the weekend was the shock deportation of one of the conference’s key speakers, Oksana Chelysheva, before even reaching Derry.

Controversy over Guildhall’s new Bloody Sunday Inquiry exhibit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:33 GMT

Some of the Bloody Sunday families have criticised aspects of a new video installation intended to mark the Saville Inquiry in the Guildhall.

Controversial ‘Sunday’ video ‘switched off’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:17:44 GMT

A controversial video installation at Derry’s Guildhall featuring remarks by a former British soldier who was in the city on Bloody Sunday has temporarily been removed.

Wendy is reunited with long lost Dad

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:57:31 GMT

The amazing story of a Derry woman’s search for her long lost father will be revealed on television next week.

Triathlon bid to help kids’ heart charity

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:24:07 GMT

It only took a heartbeat for Derry man Liam Wilson to sign up for the firmus energy City of Culture Triathlon taking place this weekend.

Lorry and three cars in Victoria Road crash

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:45:23 GMT

Two people have been taken to hospital following a four vehicle collision at Victoria Road.

Historic AOH parade on City Walls on Sunday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:28:26 GMT

The first ‘nationalist procession’ to complete a full circuit of the City Walls in more than a century will take place this weekend.

‘Viable pipe bomb’ sparked Strabane alert

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:13:37 GMT

A viable pipe bomb device has been found in Strabane, it’s been confirmed.

Orchestra ‘Sews’ up Music City!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:24:47 GMT

As part of the Shirt Factory Exhibition, and in collaboration with Music City! this Friday June 21, the ‘Sewing Machine Orchestra’ will be making its Irish debut in Derry.

Shop worker punched in face

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:15:03 GMT

A Derry shop worker has been punched in the face.

Derry MP calls for G8 crack down on global tax dodging

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:14:02 GMT

Moves to curb global tax dodgers must be given priority by the G8 gathering today, Derry MP Mark Durkan has said.

Flasher exposed himself to school girls

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:11:46 GMT

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man who exposed himself to young school girls.

Derry women walk out for the Hospice

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:47:26 GMT

Thousands of Derry women took to the streets yesterday as the annual Foyle Hospice Walk/Run got underway.

Mayor is delighted by tourism boost

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:43:58 GMT

Mayor Martin Reilly has welcomed news that the city recorded its highest-ever hotel occupancy figures during the month of May.

Additional ramps for Creggan

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:43:14 GMT

SDLP Councillor for Creggan, Jim Clifford, has welcomed the news that Road Service will place additional traffic calming measures on Creggan Heights.