Newsbriefs

Communities minister announces £1m for safety packs for sporting organisations

Fund of £1m will supply sports organisations with PPE safety packs including hand sanitiser, face masks, gloves and signage

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

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

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

Concerns raised about the availability of Covid-19 tests as it was revealed that 64 schools have reported positive cases in first week

Repairs get under way at Ederowen Play Park following damage to a swing and cradle seats, and graffiti sprayed on bitmac and equipment

Three masked men beat a man on the head, arms and leg during aggravated burglary at Irish Street Green after 10pm

Walled City Market returns to Guildhall Square tomorrow (Sat 5) as the city gradually gets back to outdoor trading

Paid members can book 7 days ahead, casual users 1 day ahead, come 'beach ready' with swimming costume under your clothes, no spectators

Face coverings must also be worn in corridors and all communal areas of post-primary schools from August 31, says Education Minister

Going swimming? From today, Council is taking bookings for swimming at leisure centres, the pools open next week Monday 31 August