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Established in 1772, the Derry Journal is among the longest-running news publications in Europe and has been covering the north west of Ireland for over 250 years. As well as our print editions Tuesday and Friday you can find us at www.derryjournal.com
#Budget2025: Stormont to be funded to end two-child limit, younger people to get wage hike, £370m extra to North via Barnett, UC & pension to rise, income tax & national insurance threshold freeze, fuel duty cut extending, tobacco & alcohol to get dearer
Budget 2025: Stormont to be funded to end two-child limit, younger people to enjoy higher wages
The Executive in the North will be funded to remove the the two-child limit to benefit payments, Rachel Reeves announced in her budget this week.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#Budget2025: Stormont to be funded to end two-child limit, younger people to get wage hike, £370m extra to North via Barnett, UC & pension to rise, income tax & national insurance threshold freeze, fuel duty cut extending, tobacco & alcohol to get dearer
John Hume’s European vision to be discussed at schools event in Derry’s Guildhall
John Hume’s European vision to be discussed at schools event in Derry’s Guildhall
The European Parliament Liaison Offices in partnership with the John and Pat Hume Foundation, are co-organising a European Parliament Ambassador School cross-border event in the Guildhall.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
John Hume’s European vision to be discussed at schools event in Derry’s Guildhall
Several wreaths were stolen in sectarian-motivated hate crime in Derry, say police
Several wreaths were stolen in sectarian-motivated hate crime in Derry, say police
Police in Derry have confirmed several wreaths were stolen from the Diamond War Memorial earlier this month in what officers are treating as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Several wreaths were stolen in sectarian-motivated hate crime in Derry, say police
‘Vile’ attack in Derry's Fountain estate being probed as racist hate crime
‘Vile’ attack in Derry's Fountain estate being probed as racist hate crime
Politicians have strongly condemned an attack on a Sudanese family in Derry as police confirmed it was being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
‘Vile’ attack in Derry's Fountain estate being probed as racist hate crime
Racist attack on Sudanese family sparks disgust in Derry
Racist attack on Sudanese family sparks disgust in Derry
A racist attack on a Sudanese family in Derry has sparked disgust across the North West.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Racist attack on Sudanese family sparks disgust in Derry
Suspected early hours arson attack on car being probed by police
Suspected early hours arson attack on car being probed by police
A suspected arson attack in the early hours of Wednesday is being investigated by police in Strabane.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Suspected early hours arson attack on car being probed by police
NWRC in Derry recognised with top UK honour
NWRC in Derry recognised with top UK honour
North West Regional College (NWRC) has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, recognising its outstanding work in business support.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
NWRC in Derry recognised with top UK honour
Palestine solidarity events to take place in Derry
Palestine solidarity events to take place in Derry
Two commemorations will take place in Derry on UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people this Saturday.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Palestine solidarity events to take place in Derry
DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: Urgent need for renewed focus on mental health
Urgent need for renewed focus on mental health
A significant rise in the number of suicides has again underlined the need for urgent support for people struggling with their mental health.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: Urgent need for renewed focus on mental health
37 brilliant photographs from Santa Claus parachute jump for the Foyle Hospice in Derry
37 brilliant photographs from Santa Claus parachute jump for the Foyle Hospice in Derry
Twenty years ago 100 people dressed up as Santa Claus and jumped out of an aeroplane over Co. Derry, to raise funds for the Foyle Hospice.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
37 brilliant photographs from Santa Claus parachute jump for the Foyle Hospice in Derry
155 brilliant photographs of parties and nights out in Derry in November 2005
155 brilliant photographs of parties and nights out in Derry in November 2005
Who was out and about celebrating parties, major birthdays and milestones in November 2005?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
155 brilliant photographs of parties and nights out in Derry in November 2005
My Side (and I) - One #Derry woman's traumatic journey with #Endometriosis
My Side (and I) - One Derry woman's traumatic journey with Endometriosis
In the following article, Melissa Brady from Derry speaks of her own harrowing experiences of a life lived with chronic pain and trauma as a result of Endometriosis. Melissa was one of a number of peo...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My Side (and I) - One #Derry woman's traumatic journey with #Endometriosis
Bobby Stott recalled as ‘quiet, decent, good person’ on 50th anniversary of murder by republicans in Derry
Bobby Stott recalled as ‘quiet, decent, good person’ on 50th anniversary of murder by republicans in Derry
A friend of the late Bobby Stott who was shot dead by republicans outside his home in the Fountain 50 years ago has recalled him as a ‘quiet, decent, good person’ whose memory lives on.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Bobby Stott recalled as ‘quiet, decent, good person’ on 50th anniversary of murder by republicans in Derry
British journalist Peter Oborne to visit Derry for Think Left launch of COMPLICIT: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza
British journalist Peter Oborne to visit Derry for Think Left launch of COMPLICIT: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza
British journalist Peter Oborne will visit Derry on Thursday to launch his new book COMPLICIT: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
British journalist Peter Oborne to visit Derry for Think Left launch of COMPLICIT: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza
'Don’t make east-west rail divide even worse', urges Derry-based rail lobby group
'Don’t make east-west rail divide even worse', urges Derry-based rail lobby group
Rail campaigners have welcomed news that the Infrastructure Minister will publish the results of a number of feasibility studies on rail expansion before the end of this year – but have urged her to e...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
'Don’t make east-west rail divide even worse', urges Derry-based rail lobby group
£250,000 for ‘enhanced’ #DerryGirls experience to open next October
£250,000 for ‘enhanced’ Derry Girls experience to open next October
Derry City and Strabane District Council members have approved plans for an ‘enhanced’ Derry Girls experience, which is due to open in October next year.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
£250,000 for ‘enhanced’ #DerryGirls experience to open next October
Derry councillors hail record-breaking Waterside Half Marathon with 3,830 runners
Derry councillors hail record-breaking Waterside Half Marathon with 3,830 runners
Derry City and Strabane District Council members have welcomed record participation numbers at both the Strabane-Lifford and Waterside half marathons, but say more can be done to reduce costs to ratep...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Derry councillors hail record-breaking Waterside Half Marathon with 3,830 runners
"I'd like to think I played a good part since I've been at the club to help it push forward."
Departing Danny Mullen reflects on his time at Brandywell Stadium
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Departing Danny Mullen reflects on his time at Brandywell Stadium
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"I'd like to think I played a good part since I've been at the club to help it push forward."
DANNY Mullen's journey at Derry City didn't exactly finish the way he would have liked after two-and-a-half years on Foyleside but the Scotsman claims he 'saw the end coming'.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"I'd like to think I played a good part since I've been at the club to help it push forward."
Departing Danny Mullen reflects on his time at Brandywell Stadium
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Departing Danny Mullen reflects on his time at Brandywell Stadium
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Derry Feis winner Clíodhna Regan and acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught to feature in evening of Les Foyer des Artiste ‘baroque brilliance’
Derry Feis winner Clíodhna Regan and acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught to feature in evening of Les Foyer des Artiste ‘baroque brilliance’
The winner of a prestigious competition at this year’s Feis Dhoire Cholmcille will return to the city early next month to perform at a concert in St. Columb’s Hall featuring the music of Bach and Hand...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Derry Feis winner Clíodhna Regan and acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught to feature in evening of Les Foyer des Artiste ‘baroque brilliance’
Who wouldn't love to have him? He's a Derry lad.....
Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch addresses those James McClean rumours.
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Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch addresses those James McClean rumours.
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Who wouldn't love to have him? He's a Derry lad says City manager Tiernan Lynch
DERRY CITY boss Tiernan Lynch says James McClean is a player he would 'love to have' at Brandywell Stadium next year as he addressed speculation linking the Wrexham captain to a New Year loan move to his hometown club.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Who wouldn't love to have him? He's a Derry lad.....
Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch addresses those James McClean rumours.
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Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch addresses those James McClean rumours.
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IN PICTURES: Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan discusses Islam in Derry’s Bogside as part of ‘Did ye hear about?’ series
IN PICTURES: Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan discusses Islam in Derry’s Bogside as part of ‘Did ye hear about?’ series
Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan joined Pat McCart for the latest in of the ‘Did Ye Hear About..Mythbusting Conversations’ series of talks.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
IN PICTURES: Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan discusses Islam in Derry’s Bogside as part of ‘Did ye hear about?’ series
Former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in Derry’s Waterside on market for £1m
Former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in Derry’s Waterside on market for £1m
The former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in Derry’s Waterside has been placed back on the market with a guide price of £1m.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in Derry’s Waterside on market for £1m
"I knew from we won two weeks ago that we weren't coming out of here beaten. I know no one else in the ground probably believes me but I knew we weren't getting beaten."
Glenullin manager Micky O'Kane was delighted with his side's character in Healy Park
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Glenullin manager Micky O'Kane was delighted with his side's character in Healy Park
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'I know no one else probably believes me but I knew we weren't getting beaten."
Manager Michael O'Kane believes the pain of past Ulster heartache helped fire Glenullin to a first ever provincial final in Sunday's dramatic extra-time victory over Carrickmacross.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"I knew from we won two weeks ago that we weren't coming out of here beaten. I know no one else in the ground probably believes me but I knew we weren't getting beaten."
Glenullin manager Micky O'Kane was delighted with his side's character in Healy Park
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Glenullin manager Micky O'Kane was delighted with his side's character in Healy Park
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Hundreds take part in colourful Eucharistic procession in Derry
Hundreds brave weather and take part in colourful Eucharistic procession in Derry
Hundreds of people braved the inclement weather and took part in a colourful Eucharistic procession from the Long Tower to Ebrington Square on Sunday.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Hundreds take part in colourful Eucharistic procession in Derry