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Billy McGreanery's Killing Followed Quickly After IRA Shooting Dead Of British Soldier

The overall political and security situation in Derry in 1971 was highly tense. By this point, the Troubles had been raging for three years and if anything the analysis was that things were set to deteriorate further.

Entrepreneur Raises A Glass To His New Ale Business Venture

A craft beer expert with a passion for brewing his very own home-made ales has turned his dream of launching his very own range of beers into a reality thanks to the Go For It Programme, in association with Derry City and Strabane District Council.

'The Justice We Deserve Is In The Hands Of The State'

Relatives of British Army victim speak out

'We weren't waiting to get married'

Two young women who married across the border this summer have said that while this week's implementation of same-sex marriage legislation is welcome, they were never going to wait for the law to catch up with them or their plans to wed.

'Tell us what you did to Kayden'

Family appeal to toddler's killer to 'come clean

100 Choirs Descend For International Choir Festival In The City Of Song

Groups from Mexico, Brazil, North Macedonia, Italy, France, Norway, Portugal and Iceland to compete

Hope Macaulay Brings Technicolour Dream World To Derry's Fashion Fest

One thing you can say about local fashion designer Hope Macaulay’s work is that it certainly catches the eye!

Planned Developments At Creggan GAA Club A 'Positive Step' For Creggan

Upcoming developments at Sean Dolan's GAC in Creggan have been described as a positive step for the community.

Christmas Parties At City Hotel Derry

The countdown is now on with just over two months to go to the Christmas party season and where better to plan your festive celebrations than the 4* City Hotel Derry!

Young Hero Award For Derry's Megan

Foyle First Responder Sean Dillon named Local Legend

Judge Blasts Law Firm Over Derry Court 'No Show'

Derry District Judge Barney McElholm has said it is “completely unacceptable” for a prisoner to be appearing in court by video link and no one from his legal representatives turning up.

Play About Shankill Bomb To Be Performed In Derry

Victims' campaigner implores groups still engaged in violence to attend

Breakthrough On Customs Urgently Needed To Avoid Decimation Of Economy - Chamber President

The North West economy will be decimated if there is no breakthrough on customs arrangements post-Brexit, the president of Derry's Chamber of Commerce has said.

'On The Run' Derry Man Back Behind Bars

A Derry man who had been “on the run” since absconding after being granted compassionate bail to visit a sick grandmother has appeared at the city's Magistrate's Court after being arrested on foot of a European Arrest Warrant.

'Let's Break The Internet'

Major Brexit protests planned for Derry-Donegal border crossings

Still No Movement on New Hotel at Tillie's Site

THE OWNERS of the former Tillie and Henderson shirt factory site have said there has been no progress on their plans to build a £10m hotel on the land.

Culmore Bomb ‘Designed to Kill'

THE PSNI believe a booby trap device which exploded outside a police officer’s home in Culmore yesterday afternoon was ‘designed to kill’.

Foyle Election Diary 2017

THERE were flashbacks to 1925 in the Dáil last week, when Fine Gael voted against a motion to back special EU status for the North.

It could have meant losing precious time with Cian but improving his quality of life came first

A DESPERATE Derry man whose son suffers from a rare incurable disease said he willingly risked prison to grow cannabis for medicinal oil to improve his child’s quality of life.  

Izonhow To Speak At Special Derry Event

Derry Youtuber Izonhow will speak at the event in the Waterfoot Hotel on Thursday.

Derry Calls For Health Minister To Open Debate On Legalising Medical Cannabis

The suggestion of a discussion on legalising cannabis for medical use was made following Monday’s story in the Derry News of Derry man, Chris McDaid, who was prosecuted in the Republic of Ireland for growing cannabis.

Terminally-Ill Bride Gets The Wedding Of Her Dreams Thanks To The People Of Derry

LEAH Simpson is a 35-year-old friendly and outgoing woman who, having moved to Derry fifteen years ago, found love with local Creggan man Tony McLaughlin.  

Fresh Inquest Into British Army's Fatal Shooting of Derry Mother

A fresh inquest into the death of a Derry mother-of-six shot dead in her own garden over 40 years ago will take place in the city later this year.

Shirt Factory Sculpture's ‘Unsung Heroes'

THIS picture shows the sculpture created in honour of Derry’s shirt factory workers where it has lain in storage for the past eleven years.

How The Western Trust Aims To Save £12.5M

THE Western Trust proposal to reduce £12.5m from its budget before the end of next March covers a wide range of services.

Trust Urged: 'Just Say No' To £12.5M Cutbacks

THE Western Trust has been urged to ‘just say no’ to proposals to cut £12.5m from its budget before the end of next March.

Twin Sisters Receive Identical GCSE Grades

TWIN sisters from Derry have received the same marks in all of their GCSE examinations.

No Honour Among Thieves

A short story by Hugh Gallagher.

Alastair Campbell – The Martin McGuinness I Knew

In a special article for the Derry News, Alastair Campbell, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s communication chief, writes about his experiences of dealing with, and becoming friends with, Martin McGuinness.

Mcbride's Top Five

WHEN it comes to Derry City, the number five will always be associated with Ryan McBride.