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Derry Stands With Garvaghy Road demonstration cancelled after Drumcree decision

A proposed Derry Stands With Garvaghy Road demonstration in Guildhall Square on Saturday has been cancelled after Secretary of State Chris Bryant rescinded permission for a controversial Orange Order

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Old photograph captures poignant moment of emigration from Derry quay for Monteith family

The enclosed photograph taken by the photographer of the Derry Standard newspaper (and published in that newspaper of April 15, 1929) was salvaged by David Bigger and Terence McDonald when the ‘Standa

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Car thieves try to hot-wire car amid attempted break-ins in Derry

Car thieves attempted to hot-wire a car amid attempted vehicle break-ins in Derry during a 24 hour period.

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Man charged with possession of a machete in a public place for trial

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on charges which include possession of a bladed article in a public place and threatening or abusive behaviour following a Preliminary Enquiry at

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Three year ban for woman found drug driving in Derry and Belfast

A woman has been fined more than £1,000 and disqualified from driving for three years for a series of offences on September 24 and 25.

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Housing Executive to host damp and mould clinic in Derry's Galliagh area

Housing Executive tenants are being encouraged to learn more about safely maintaining their properties during Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week with an information event to take place in Gallia

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Derry Peace Bridge to close for lighting upgrade works

Derry’s Peace Bridge will be closed for five days next week to facilitate lighting upgrade works on the pedestrian bridge.

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First Minister Michelle O’Neill praises Derry's Holy Child Primary School on 70 great years

First Minister Michelle O’Neill was joined be fellow special guests, the Bishop, the Mayor and the Children’s Commissioner as Creggan’s Holy Child Primary School recently marked their 70th anniversary

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Derry organisations share £2k funding boost courtesy of Adair & Neely fund

Four organisations supporting people across Derry have received a combined £2,000 boost from the Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Community Fund.

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IN PICTURES: Mayor's special story-time visits to Derry primary schools

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais recently visited pupils at the Model School and St Columba’s School in Newbuildings as part of her mayoral initiative of school visits.

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Patrick McClean breaks silence on his brother's contract feud with Derry City

​PATRICK McClean hasn't given up hope on his dream to share the pitch with his brother James in this year's FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium and hopes the Ireland centurion’s ongoing feud with Derry

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Principal of Derry primary school forced to close after ‘huge number of leaks’ hopes to have pupils at desks on Monday

The principal of a Derry primary school that was forced to close on Friday due to a ‘huge number of leaks’ has said he hopes to have children back at their desks on Monday morning.

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Derry primary school forced to close after ‘huge number of leaks’ in all areas

A Derry primary school has been forced to close due to a ‘huge number of leaks’ in all areas of the building.

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DERRY GAA: Doire Trasna face Ballerin in Junior Final that looks too close to call

​Premier Electrics Derry Junior Football Final Doire Trasna v Ballerin (Sat, 1pm, Celtic Pk) One of the closest Derry Junior Football Championships of recent years reaches its conclusion in Fin

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87 great pictures from parties and celebrations in Derry in September & October 2006

Pictured are people gathered to celebrate birthdays and other milestones 20 years ago back in September and October 2006.

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Breandán Mac Cionnaith to address Derry rally to mark third anniversary of ‘Gaza genocide’

Derry IPSC has said it is delighted to announce Breandán Mac Cionnaith as the main speaker at its rally to mark the third anniversary of the Gaza genocide on Saturday.

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Derry MP welcomes engagement on school traffic issues

SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has welcomed engagement with local primary schools on traffic calming measures.

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Meet the Derry volunteers keeping thousands safe at Halloween, marathons and major events

For more than 90 years, St John Ambulance has been a trusted presence in Derry, and the Journal visited its Skeoge hub to meet the dedicated volunteers who give up their time to keep others safe and d

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New pub finder and pint rating App wins Derry and Strabane Ultimate Pitch heat

An app that allows users to discover new pubs, rate pints of stout and share their experiences has wowed judges, securing first place at the Derry City and Strabane Ultimate Pitch heats.

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Returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on domestic charges

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a number of domestic charges following a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court.

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Man returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on drugs charges

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on drug charges.

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London marathon duo raise over £10,000 for Derry's Foyle Hospice

The Foyle Hospice has praised the achievement of two local men who have raised over £10,000 for the charity after partaking in the London Marathon as ‘remarkable’.

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Professor launches new book 'Before the Vote: Planning for a United Ireland' in Derry

Professor John Doyle has launched his new book 'Before the Vote: Planning for a United Ireland' in Derry.

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Generation travelling to Derry to swim as Buncrana leisure centre project inflation continues to rise: Ward

A generation of children have had to travel to Derry to avail of swimming pools after the closure of Buncrana Leisure Centre in 2015, Donegal TD Charles Ward has lamented.

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Man charged with sexual abuse of child returned for trial to Derry Crown Court

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a number of charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child.

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Former Derry Mayor Shaun Gallagher 'fought tirelessly for the people'

Derry City and Strabane District Council members have paid tribute to former Derry Mayor Shaun Gallagher, following his recent passing.

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Salmon cages could devastate wild Foyle fish population, Derry angler warns

A Derry angler has warned that if new fisheries legislation opens the door for salmon cages it could have a devastating impact on already depleted Atlantic salmon stocks in the River Foyle and its tri

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Derry's Playhouse launches new Laughing Matters comedy festival with five free events

The Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy three days of live comedy with Laughing Matters, with five of the festival's seven events free of charge.

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Redeveloped Ward 5 opens at Derry's Waterside Hospital

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has marked the formal launch of the newly redesigned Ward 5 at Waterside Hospital, the Western Trust said it is a major development that is pro

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Breandán Mac Cionnaith expected to address ‘Derry Stands With Garvaghy Road’ solidarity rally

Garvaghy Road residents spokesman Breandán Mac Cionnaith is expected to address a solidarity rally in Derry this weekend, the ‘Journal’ understands.

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John Caulfield says his players will run through wall for Galway United in semi-final

​JOHN CAULFIELD admits Galway United’s injury crisis could dictate his hand for Saturday’s FAI Cup semi-final showdown with Derry City - but the Cork man insists whoever gets the nod will ‘run through

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Home Bargains store plan for Derry's Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre site could bring up to 100 jobs

Up to 100 retail jobs and a further 100 construction jobs could be created after a formal application was submitted by the operator of Home Bargains for a new store at the long-derelict Lisnagelvin Le

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Derry burglar jailed for four years over string of cityside commercial break-ins

Police have said a man aged in his 40s, has been sentenced in relation to a number of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Cityside area of Derry, dating from 2019.

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Derry man was found asleep behind wheel after collision reports court told

A judge at Derry Magistrate's Court has said there is a duty of care on judges towards drivers generally.

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Work to progress A5 Derry to Dublin route to begin ‘at pace’ says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins

Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins has said her officials will be working ‘at pace’ to ensure construction on the A5 Derry to Dublin via Aughnacloy road can begin as soon as possible.

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Derry disability support service and young people’s manager recognised for exceptional work by Praxis

A disability support service and a young people’s service manager from Derry have been recognised at Praxis Care’s Annual Staff Awards, for the positive impact social care services are making across t

Derry Journal·4d ago
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'Crucial' work now begins on A5 - Derry MP Colum Eastwood

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling which clears the way for the A5 road upgrade to proceed and urged that work should start as soon as possible.

Derry Journal·4d ago
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James McClean: I will decide when I retire; nobody else will make that decision for me

JAMES McClean has described Derry City Football Club's attempts to terminate his contract as 'incomprehensible' and warned it sets a 'dangerous precedent' for League of Ireland players.

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​DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: How many more must perish?

​The brutal war in Ukraine is at stalemate. How many more are to perish as hostilities continue?

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Green light for A5 Derry to Dublin road as Court of Appeal overturns decision

A Stormont Department was legally entitled to approve the £1.7bn A5 road upgrade, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

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Man jailed for four years after ‘spike’ in burglaries targeting popular Derry eateries

Derry Crown Court has heard that after police noticed 'a spike' in burglaries in the city in 2023 they were able to identify a pattern used by one man who has 267 previous convictions.

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London being urged to drop air tax on Derry-Dublin leg of new flight

The British Government is being urged to drop Air Passenger Duty (APD) on flights leaving City of Derry Airport (CODA) on the Derry-Dublin air service, which is expected to take off within months.

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Derry deputy mayor calls abuse of public women 'absolutely disgusting'

SDLP Ballyarnett Councillor Catherine McDaid has said abuse directed at women in public life must stop.

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Young entrepreneurs can win upto £1,500 at Derry TechTides event

TechTides Youth, a leading peer-to-peer technology youth conference, has announced a new competition for young people to submit Tech for Good business ideas with first prize securing £1,500 and two ru

Derry Journal·4d ago
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Aberfoyle Medical Practice continues Coffee Morning tradition for Derry's Foyle Hospice

A fundraising tradition started by the late Dr Tom McGinley, founder of Foyle Hospice, continues to live on at his former practice, as devoted staff at Aberfoyle Medical Practice prepare to host their

Derry Journal·4d ago
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Ex-SDLP mayor Shaun Gallagher was ‘true stalwart’ who would have ‘given the shirt off his back’

A former SDLP mayor of Londonderry was a “true stalwart” of the Shantallow community who would have given you the “shirt off his back” mourners were told at his funeral mass yesterday.

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92 fantastic photographs of parties and celebrations in Derry in September 2006

Check to see if you recognise anyone in these photos of people celebrating birthdays and other special occasions in Derry, 20 years ago.

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Alleged bail breach disputed at Derry court

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court following a disputed allegation that he breached his bail conditions.

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Pro-Palestinian campaigners to mark third anniversary of ‘Gaza genocide’ in Derry

Pro-Palestinian solidarity campaigners are to mark the third anniversary of the Gaza genocide with a march and rally through Derry city centre on Saturday.

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Tributes paid to leading Derry sporting light Eugene Hillick

Tributes have been paid to one of Derry's leading sporting lights.

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