PUPILS taking GCSEs in the North of Ireland are set to sit fewer exams in 2021. That is according to…
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Council ‘Here to Help’ food businesses during Coronavirus pandemic
DERRY City and Strabane District Council’s Environmental Health Food team has been busy reaching out to food businesses and offering…
£265,000 road resurfacing scheme for Derry’s Foyle Embankment
A £265,000 resurfacing scheme on the Foyle Embankment in Derry will start on Monday, August 24. The work is scheduled…
SSE Airtiricty League: Derry City fight back to beat Cork City 3-1
DERRY City moved clear of the League of Ireland’s bottom two with a much-needed 3-1 win over Cork City. Two…
Increase in burns caused by giant hogweed plants
THE regional burns unit for the North of Ireland is seeing an increasing number of burns associated with the giant…
Man arrested in Derry charged with directing New IRA terrorist activities
A 50-year-old man arrested earlier this week in Derry is to appear in court today, charge with directing terrorism. He…
Coronavirus: Transfer tests may be postponed until next January
TRANSFER tests from primary schools to secondary/grammar schools for this year may be postponed until January 2021. It is understood…
Troubles pensions delay unlawful, rules High Court
THE Executive Office is acting unlawfully in delaying the introduction of a compensation scheme for injured Troubles victims, a judge…
Anderson welcomes extended Customer Service hours at local sorting offices
SINN Féin’s Martina Anderson has welcomed news today that Royal Mail is to extend the opening hours of its Customer…
Priest speaks of ‘terrible tragedy’ as three people die after day trip to Derry
A PRIEST who attended the scene of last night’s horrific road tragedy in Co Donegal has spoken of the tragedy…