Police investigate sexual assault in City Centre

Assault in Magazine St was reported yesterday (Tues) morning - victim was later helped by man who saw her at 7.40am at Little James Street

Overnight security alert in Shantallow area has ended

Police were told last night that 2 devices had been left in Racecourse Rd and Carnhill, but nothing has been found

Security alert in Derry

Wednesday 2am: police have closed off Greenhaw Rd/Racecourse Rd/Glengalliagh Rd/Fern Rd and ask the public to avoid these areas

Altnagelvin adds extra beds in Intensive Care

Altnagelvin has activated 'low surge' plan to create extra beds to deal with Covid cases - it now has 2 free beds and can create 3 more

Gate is stolen from Grianán Fort

Padlock cut and gate of Grianan Fort was stolen at the weekend - Gardaí believe it must have been taken away by vehicle due to its size

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Police investigate sexual assault in City Centre
Detectives investigating the report of a sexual assault on a woman in Derry earlier this week have made a specific appeal.Detective Constable McDonald said. "The assault was reported to us yesterday morning and is reported as having...
Overnight security alert in Shantallow area has ended
A security alert in the Shantallow area of Derry/Londonderry has ended. The alert followed a report made to police yesterday evening that there were two viable devices in the Shantallow area; namely in the Racecourse Road and...
Security alert in Derry
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in Derry.  The Greenhaw Road/Racecourse Road/Glengalliagh Road and Fern Road have been closed. Police said at 2am they will be closed for some time and motorists should avoid...

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Newsbriefs

Arson charges follow fire in flat off Strand Road
Break-in at bungalow at Talbot Park
Police warning to road users as dark evenings arrive this weekend

Happenings

New Holywell Trust book predicts our political and social future
Derry artist pays artistic tribute to Seamus Heaney
Templemore Sports Complex pool to remain closed next week

Health

Altnagelvin adds extra beds in Intensive Care
Derry in 'serious crisis' as Altnagelvin reports ICU facility is full
Health Minister self-isolates after Covid alert
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Arson charges follow fire in flat off Strand Road

Man (47) charged with arson endangering life following fire at flat at Richmond Ave (opposite Smyth's Toys) yesterday evening

Break-in at bungalow at Talbot Park

Man (20s) broke into bungalow around 11.30am yesterday (Friday) but was challenged by residents, who were at home, and ran off empty-handed

Police warning to road users as dark evenings arrive this weekend

As clocks go back and evenings darken police are urging pedestrians but also motorists to "stay safe and be seen"

New Holywell Trust book predicts our political and social future

"Lessons from the Troubles" considers how we can build our future here - contributors include Naomi Long, Mark Durkan, Denis Bradley

Derry artist pays artistic tribute to Seamus Heaney

This pencil drawing of Seamus Heaney is the work of another former student of St. Columb’s College, Jude McCandless