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Man arrested in investigation into dissident activity

A man (36) was arrested as part of an investigation into violent dissident republican activity, following a search in Derry today

Transfer tests will be put back until January, says Education Minister

Transfer test will now be delayed until Jan 2021 to give pupils more time to settle back into school and prepare

Masked gang with iron bars burst into house in Creggan

Masked gang with iron bars smash up house at Ballymagowan Avenue - male occupant escapes uninjured before gang flees towards Circular Road

'Alleygating' scheme proposed to create mini-urban parks

Alleygating provides gates for 'pocket parks' created by many communities that have converted alleys into urban gardens and vibrant spaces

Night-time closure of Foyle Embankment for resurfacing at end September

Embankment will close 7pm-7am from Harbour Sq Roundabout /City Hotel to Foyleside Roundabout/John St for 10 days Sun 20 Sept-Wed 30 Sept

Theatres to reclose following decision by Executive

The Executive has decided to reclose theatres amid calls for increased funding for arts venues from the Department for Communities

Record levels of domestic abuse are 'chilling', says Sinead Bradley MLA

Domestic abuse is at a record high, the 32,000 incidents in the past year, which is 88 people suffering every day

Martina Anderson apologises for Tweet about Victims' Pension

"I apologise unreservedly for the hurt and offence caused by my tweet to people who suffered serious harm during the conflict here"

Calls for apology after Martina Anderson's comments on Victims' Pension

SDLP calls for apology after Martina Anderson MLA commented the Victims' Pension is £800m mainly for ‘those who fought Britain’s dirty war’

Night-time closure of Peace Bridge for essential maintenance

Peace Bridge will be closed 8pm to 6am for 5 nights, Monday 31st August to Saturday 5th September, for cleaning of the decking and railings

Fire Service warns drivers as Storm Francis takes hold

Drivers should not enter pools of water during today's floods, which are extensive in places, says NIFRS

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Mayor joins Derry's 'History of the Headstones' tour at City Cemetery

Mayor joined Seamus Breslin and Trevor Temple at City Cemetery for Derry's 'History of the Headstones' tour to celebrate Good Relations Week

Cemeteries return to normal opening hours

Council to reopen cemeteries from 8am – 7pm from this Saturday (19th September) but social distancing rules will still apply

Long-term funding for Crisis Intervention Service must be found, says Sinéad McLaughlin MLA

Health Minister's £60,000 to keep Crisis Intervention Service running until April is welcome, but ongoing and long-term support is needed

Culmore's Victoria Hall reopens following extensive renovations

Culmore Community Partnership opened the doors of the newly renovated Culmore Community Hub at Victoria Hall this week

Joe Mahon returns to screens with new series on Lough Foyle

Joe Mahon returns to UTV from Monday 21st September at 8pm in a brand new series, Lough Foyle