John Hume passes away aged 83

The former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner passed away early this morning at Owen Mor nursing home

Ratepayers and workers must not bear the brunt of Councils' cash crisis

Councils are suffering financially, but rates hikes or forced redundancies are no solution, says SDLP Workers' Rights spokesman Ryan Wilson

Man arrested in investigation into INLA

A man (36) was arrested in Derry yesterday (29 July) on suspicion of drugs offences in an ongoing investigation into INLA criminality

Large fire at Foyle Port in Maydown

Large fire in an industrial shed at Foyle Port has been brought under control, cause is not yet known

New funding of £11m to help city centres recover from virus crisis

Funds will aid measures to keep shoppers safe e.g. shop frontage/awnings/canopies; outdoor furniture; heaters; queueing systems; PA/Tannoys

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John Hume passes away aged 83
The former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume passed away in the early hours of this morning at Owen Mor nursing home.John was leader of the SDLP in 1979 until November 2001.
Ratepayers and workers must not bear the brunt of Councils' cash crisis
SDLP Workers Rights Spokesperson, Councillor Ryan Wilson said that while it is clear there is a financial crisis in all Councils, ratepayers or council staff should not bear the brunt, through rates hikes or forced redundancies. ...
Man arrested in investigation into INLA
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, investigating ongoing criminality linked to the INLA, arrested a 36 year old man in Derry yesterday.The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply...

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Fears for tourism workers as National Trust announces widespread job cuts
Funding boost to breathe new life into city centre
Counterfeit money circulated in Culmore

Newsbriefs

John Hume is a giant of Irish history, says Colum Eastwood
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to John Hume
Derry venues in 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme reaches 81

Happenings

Gym classes to resume at Council leisure centres
Millennium Forum will not stage a pantomime this year
Strabane town set for 'MonsterHero Safari'

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Nursing locum spend needs addressed now - Durkan
Events in memory of Altnagelvin midwife raise £9,267 for British Heart Foundation
Drug Kaftrio will now be available for cystic fibrosis sufferers in Northern Ireland
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John Hume is a giant of Irish history, says Colum Eastwood

John Hume is a giant of Irish history and Ireland is "blessed by the peace he gifted to us all", says SDLP leader Colum Eastwood

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to John Hume

The former Prime Minister called John Hume 'a political titan' and 'visionary' whose 'contribution to peace in Northern Ireland was epic'

Derry venues in 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme reaches 81

Today (Saturday) 81 venues offer the 'Eat Out' discount during August - new names are Gate Bistro, Primrose on the Quay, Apache Pizza

Gym classes to resume at Council leisure centres

Gym classes at Templemore, Foyle Arena, Derg Valley and Riversdale open from Aug 7 for existing members only, online booking essential

Millennium Forum will not stage a pantomime this year

Forum postpones this year's 'Sleeping Beauty' for a year - tickets can be transferred or full refund is available