Local news from Londonderry and the surrounding area
A fire at a derelict building in Londonderry is now being treated as arson by the police. It's a concerning development for the community, and we'll be keeping a close eye on any updates from the PSNI.
Big news for our East Londonderry area! It sounds like there's a call for unity among Unionists, with a focus on choosing a single candidate. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this develops for our local politics.
News from across County Londonderry today, with reports of needles being found in a car park in Limavady. The items have since been safely removed.
It's a story that's sadly familiar for many across County Londonderry, with one local resident sharing their incredibly long wait for a vital knee operation. We're hearing about the frustration and the feeling of being overlooked after years of waiting for essential treatment.
Oh dear, it's worrying to hear that discarded needles were found so close to the children's play area in Ballykelly. This is a concern for many local families in our community.
News is coming in about an incident in Coleraine where a house was targeted. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the suspected arson attack. Police are looking into the details of what happened.
Big news from our city today, as a significant legal development has unfolded regarding the tragic murder of Edward Meenan back in 2018. A man who received a substantial sentence for that crime has now had his conviction overturned.
Sad news from Gransha Park as an inquest into the death of Fr Paddy O'Kane has found it was preventable. The 73-year-old priest was tragically found in the hospital gardens back in March 2022.
We're all deeply affected by the tragic circumstances surrounding Katie Simpson's death, which began right here in Londonderry back in August 2020. This story touches on serious issues that have come to light following her passing.
Some worrying news from the Fountain area of Londonderry this week, with reports of homes being targeted by stone-throwing youths. Police were called to the scene on Monday night following the anti-social behaviour.
Well, well, well! It looks like our very own Londonderry is gearing up for something truly special. The City of Derry Jazz Festival is hitting a fantastic milestone, and they're expecting a massive turnout – a real testament to our vibrant community spirit!
Heartbreaking news for the McGowan family as they receive £275,000 in damages following the tragic events of Bloody Sunday. Daniel's life was irrevocably changed that day, and this settlement acknowledges the profound impact it had on him and his ability to work.
Big news for Londonderry as our very own Rev Nigel Cairns has taken up his new role as Dean! He's spoken about his "extraordinary journey" that's brought him back home to lead us.
Our brave firefighters are working hard to tackle a wildfire in Loughermore Forest, right here in County Londonderry. It's a worrying situation for the local area, and we're all hoping for a swift resolution.
Well, here's a bit of a speed demon story making the rounds! A local driver was apparently in a bit of a rush, clocking an eye-watering 135mph on the A26, not too far from our patch. Seems the need for a Chinese takeaway was a powerful motivator that day!
Big news for our local university campus, folks. Ulster University is facing potential job cuts, and while it's not clear yet where these will hit hardest, we'll be keeping a close eye on how this might affect our Londonderry campus and the wider community.
Police in Derry City and Strabane have made a donation to a local charity following a forfeiture order granted by Londonderry Crown Court made following an investigation into the seizure of drugs and
Foyle Sailability was delighted to recently receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service by the Lord Lieutenant of the City Londonderry Mr Alan Crowe MBE.
When was the last time you travelled the rail line between Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine?
Well, it's a blow for our young people as Claudy youth club has been forced to close its doors for nearly two months now. The Education Authority has stated it will remain shut until essential heating repairs are completed, ensuring a safe space for everyone.
