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Uncertainty remains over future for William Street home residents

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:03:30 GMT

Residents of William Street Care Home took to the streets to protest on Friday just hours after receiving letters from Health Minister Edwin Poots in which he apologised for the distress caused to them in recent weeks.

Immaculate Conception College earmarked for closure by 2015

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:58:51 GMT

Immaculate Conception College, the only Catholic post primary school in Derry’s Waterside will close its doors completely by 2015 if recommendations by the Catholic Council for Maintained Schools (CCMS) are put in place.

Derry dad laid to rest tomorrow

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:57:41 GMT

the funeral of a Derry man who died while on holiday in Amsterdam will take place tomorrow.

‘Death is a part of life, it affects us all’ . . .

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:56:28 GMT

Outside Derry’s Playhouse on Tuesday builders were working on Artillery Street. Inside the building young people were busy rehearsing and the intercom was steadily broadcasting announcements.

Helping hand for 50 years

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:55:18 GMT

It’s a testimony to the non-stop work of the Foyle Parents and Friends association that they’ve been in existence for 50 years - without a single paid member of staff.

SLIDESHOW - Derry’s built heritage: a precious but fragile legacy

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:21 GMT

Every time a notable building in Derry is demolished, a “tiny unique thread is rent from the city’s fabric - forever lost.”

HISTORIC DEAL

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:16 GMT

A Moville solicitor has confirmed that after many years the hotly disputed issue of ‘commonage’ land at Drumaweir Hill has now been resolved

Reprieve for Buncrana’s Irish Language school

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:51:23 GMT

Inishowen’s only Irish language secondary school has been granted a ‘stay of execution’ as the Department of Eudcation has decided to extend provisional recognition to Coláiste Chineál Eoghain for the 2013/2014 year.

Glentogher man competes at Hercules Olympia

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:36 GMT

Inishowen man, Ronan Doherty, from Glentogher, won his category in a UK based bodbuilding competition and missed out narrowly on the overall top award.

RAF flagpole brings drama at Limavady Borough Council

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:52 GMT

The controversial issue of flags returned to Limavady Council this week, forcing members to adjourn briefly while others left the meeting.

Call for Foyle Ferry Service funding

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:22 GMT

An Assembly member wants Stormont to fund the Foyle Ferry Service out of the public purse.

Mayor backs ‘Good Relations’

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:59 GMT

Limavady Borough Council’s Mayor Councillor Cathal McLaughlin has voiced his support for ‘Community Relations Week’ at the recent launch, which he attended with Good Relations Officer, Patricia Cameron.

Veteran (89) recounts war memories on trip to Derry

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:21:36 GMT

A youthful 89, Rolfe Monteith, has many memories of his time in the Canadian Navy - including many convoys he was involved in as part of the Battle of the Atlantic.

Strabane Eurovision delegation praying for a ‘Swede’ success

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:43 GMT

Eurovision fever has gripped the North West with Strabane hopeful Ryan Dolan preparing to conquer the continent in tomorrow night’s final.

Man to be sentenced for indecent assault

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:15:52 GMT

A man indecently assaulted a child he was babysitting over a decade ago, a court has heard.

Mother criticises Gardai investigation

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:56 GMT

The mother of a young man who has reported a sex assault has revealed An Gardai Siochana have criticised her decision to make a public appeal for information.

Drink driver was almost three times over the limit

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:31 GMT

A man who was caught driving while almost three times over the legal limit has been disqualified.

Donegal man (29) jailed for 2009 Derry house burglary

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:25 GMT

A 29-year-old man who admitted breaking into a house over four years ago has been jailed.

Put fist through window when chipper was closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:18 GMT

A 26-year-old Limavady man put his fist through a window when he lost his temper after finding out a local chippy was closed.

£150k investment is fresh start for Triax

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:11:43 GMT

The Department of Social Development has invested £150,000 in a unique project in the Triax area of Derry designed to improve the physical environment of the area.