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IN PICTURES: Derry's Foyle Arena hosts WKU Northern Ireland Open
IN PICTURES: Derry's Foyle Arena hosts WKU Northern Ireland Open
Fighters from across the UK and Ireland descend on Derry for a high-stakes day of K1, kickboxing and karate
Lucas O’Donnell, NW Schotokan, winner of his fight against Cameron Lindsey at the WKU Open held in the Foyle Arena on Saturday. Included is Sean Leonard, official. (Photos - Tom Heaney,
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February 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry's Foyle Arena hosts WKU Northern Ireland Open
£3.6m Wastewater Network Upgrade underway in Bellaghy
£3.6m Wastewater Network Upgrade underway in Bellaghy
Improvements at Bellaghy Wastewater Treatment Works aim to protect the environmental integrity of local waterways
NI Water has commenced a significant programme of work to upgrade the wastewater network in Bellaghy. This major investment involves the installation of larger diameter sewers to
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February 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
£3.6m Wastewater Network Upgrade underway in Bellaghy
IN PICTURES: Derry footballers secure league win over Tyrone at Celtic Park
IN PICTURES: Derry footballers secure league win over Tyrone at Celtic Park
A clinical second-half display ensures Derry claim their first points of the 2026 campaign
Derry’s Ethan Doherty gets ready to score a point against Tyrone in the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Derry and Tyrone at Celtic Park. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your
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February 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry footballers secure league win over Tyrone at Celtic Park
IN PICTURES: Derry's Malvern Writers launch inspiring new book 'Telling Stories'
IN PICTURES: Derry's Malvern Writers launch inspiring new book 'Telling Stories'
The launch of "Telling Stories" by The Malvern House Writers was held in Malvern House, Chapel Road, on Friday
Maura Doran, right, Malvern Writers Facilitator, pictured with contributors to the book "Telling Stories" by The Malvern House Wiriters, which was launched in Malvern House, Chapel R
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February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry's Malvern Writers launch inspiring new book 'Telling Stories'
Derry Ladies look to bounce back after disappointing defeat to Longford
Derry Ladies look to bounce back after disappointing defeat to Longford
The Oak Leafers fall to a second successive league loss in Coleraine
Derry 0-04 ... Longford 0-10 Derry fell to their second successive league defeat as they lost out to Longford on Sunday afternoon at Eoghan Rua, a result that will frustrate the Oakleaf girls given their overall performance.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Derry Ladies look to bounce back after disappointing defeat to Longford
IN PICTURES: "Unfinished Business March for Justice" to mark 54th Bloody Sunday anniversary
IN PICTURES: "Unfinished Business March for Justice" to mark 54th Bloody Sunday anniversary
The march concluded at the Bloody Sunday Monument
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February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
IN PICTURES: "Unfinished Business March for Justice" to mark 54th Bloody Sunday anniversary
Derry man granted bail following hospital curfew breach
Derry man granted bail following hospital curfew breach
Adam Toner (38) of Great James Street in Derry was arrested following breaching his curfew when police found him in Altnagelvin Hospital
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court charged with breaching his bail conditions. Adam Toner (38) of Great James Street in Derry was granted bail l
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February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Derry man granted bail following hospital curfew breach
IN PICTURES: Author Séamus Kearney brings hard-hitting "Exposing Stakeknife" talk to Derry
IN PICTURES: Author Séamus Kearney brings hard-hitting "Exposing Stakeknife" talk to Derry
1916 Societies Host Séamus Kearney at Rath Mór Centre
Aisling Ní Mhachail, host 1916 Societies, pictured with Séamus Kearney, author of 'No Greater Love' at 'Exposing Stakeknife' talk held in Rath Mór Centre. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website
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February 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
IN PICTURES: Author Séamus Kearney brings hard-hitting "Exposing Stakeknife" talk to Derry
Derry's Hive Cancer Support facing huge funding shortfall
Derry's Hive Cancer Support facing huge funding shortfall
Hive Cancer Support is currently waiting on the outcome of a number of funding applications and will know by March 9 if it can continue to sustain staff salaries
Derry’s leading community based cancer support charity has today reaffirmed its commitment to its members in the face of major fund
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February 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Derry's Hive Cancer Support facing huge funding shortfall
IN PICTURES: New plaque unveiled in Derry to honour memory of Charles Love
IN PICTURES: New plaque unveiled in Derry to honour memory of Charles Love
Charles Love was 16 years old when he was killed on January 28 1990
Tony Doherty, Bloody Sunday Trust, speaking at the unveiling of an new plaque in memory of Charles Love, accidentally killed on 28th January 1990. Included are his father Patrick, sister Annemarie, brothers Patrick and Peter.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
IN PICTURES: New plaque unveiled in Derry to honour memory of Charles Love
Derry woman forced to sell house to pay for endometriosis treatment in Greece
Derry woman forced to sell house to pay for endometriosis treatment in Greece
Claire Newton was not put on surgical list for treatment despite diagnosis
“Getting there slowly but surely. I am exhausted but I’m so glad to have it over me.” This was an extremely relieved Claire Newton’s description of her post-operative self, speaking to The Derry News about her recent e
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February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Derry woman forced to sell house to pay for endometriosis treatment in Greece
County Derry man remanded in custody following sexual communication charges
County Derry man remanded in custody following sexual communication charges
John McCauley (44) of Carson Villas in Maghera was arrested on January 30
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court charged with a having sexual communications with a person under sixteen. John McCauley (44) of Carson Villas in Maghera was arrested on January 30 after police were called
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February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
County Derry man remanded in custody following sexual communication charges
New sensory room now open at Causeway Hospital Emergency Department
New sensory room now open at Causeway Hospital Emergency Department
The initial idea for the project came from ED Consultant Fiona O’Neill after the birth of her daughter Gracie, who has Down syndrome and required open-heart surgery at just three-months-old
A new sensory room is now open within Causeway Hospital’s Emergency Department, helping to transform th
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February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
New sensory room now open at Causeway Hospital Emergency Department
Derry man remanded after failing to appear for court date
Derry man remanded after failing to appear for court date
Conor Colhoun (29) of Spencer Road in Derry appeared charged with indecent behaviour on January 30 and disorderly behaviour at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 31
A man who was granted police bail after an alleged offence on January 25 'didn't make it to the charge day' Derry Magistrates' Cour
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February 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Derry man remanded after failing to appear for court date
IN PICTURES: Derry Radical Bookfair celebrates 10th anniversary in the Bogside
IN PICTURES: Derry Radical Bookfair celebrates 10th anniversary in the Bogside
The annual bookfair took place on Saturday at Pilot's Row
Jeni Doherty from Little Acorns busy at her stall at the Derry Radical Book Fair held in Pilot's Row. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from l
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February 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
IN PICTURES: Derry Radical Bookfair celebrates 10th anniversary in the Bogside
Derry’s Daniel Coyle gallops to $200,000 Grand Prix victory at World Equestrian Centre
Derry’s Daniel Coyle gallops to $200,000 Grand Prix victory at World Equestrian Centre
Coyle edges out British rider Jessica Mendoza by half a second in a thrilling Saturday night showdown at the World Equestrian Centre
Derry showjumper Daniel Coyle secured a prestigious international victory on Saturday night, piloting his longtime partner Farrel to first place in the $200,000
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February 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Derry’s Daniel Coyle gallops to $200,000 Grand Prix victory at World Equestrian Centre
IN PICTURES: Mayor applauds Enagh Seniors as ‘Ermitrude’ auction nets £2,000 for local charities
IN PICTURES: Mayor applauds Enagh Seniors as ‘Ermitrude’ auction nets £2,000 for local charities
Foyle Hospice and Foyle Search and Rescue receive a major boost following the sale of the iconic decorated cow
FS & R CHEQUE. . . . .Rachel McCarron and Kayla Mullan pictured at Strathfoyle Library on Tuesday morning receiving a cheque from the Elagh Seniors Group for £1,000, proceeds from th
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February 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
IN PICTURES: Mayor applauds Enagh Seniors as ‘Ermitrude’ auction nets £2,000 for local charities
Derry Death Notices - Monday, February 2, 2026
Derry Death Notices - Monday, February 2, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:- • Malachy Kelly, 11 Broadway, Creggan, Derry • Bernadette McDevitt (née Begley), 94 Glenowen Park, Derry • Pauline O’Hea (née Devlin), Derry • Brian Scully, 61 Ballynahone Road, Knockloughrim • Nancy (Nan) Shiels,
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February 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Derry Death Notices - Monday, February 2, 2026
Savings of close to £1m agreed in taxi bill for home-to-school transport
Savings of close to £1m agreed in taxi bill for home-to-school transport
Savings of close to £1 million have been agreed with taxi firms which provide school transport provision in Northern Ireland. The Education Authority (EA) has said the high cost of home-to-school transport costs is linked to a lack of school places for children with special educational needs (Send)
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February 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Savings of close to £1m agreed in taxi bill for home-to-school transport
IN PICTURES: "The State We Are In" panel brings powerful insights to Derry's Pilot's Row
IN PICTURES: "The State We Are In" panel brings powerful insights to Derry's Pilot's Row
The Bloody Sunday March Committee hosted a critical panel discussion focusing on human rights and the ongoing pursuit of justice
Members of the panel at the Bloody Sunday March Committee panel discussion "The State We Are In' held in Pilot's Row. From left, are Suzie McKerr (Ballymurphy), Eam
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February 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
IN PICTURES: "The State We Are In" panel brings powerful insights to Derry's Pilot's Row
IN PICTURES: Derry Millennium Forum event explores fight against state injustice
IN PICTURES: Derry Millennium Forum event explores fight against state injustice
Renowned academic Professor Phil Scraton joined Bloody Sunday families to dissect why the "system" so often fails working-class victims
Members of the panel who took part in the Bloody Sunday Trust weekend event, “Punching Up: Working Class Struggles for Justice” held in the Millennium Forum.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry Millennium Forum event explores fight against state injustice
'You tell yourself that what's happened has happened and you can't change it'
'You tell yourself that what's happened has happened and you can't change it'
Ten years on from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy, where Louise James lost five family members, she spoke publicly for the first time - and how you can help with an upcoming fundraiser
Louise James admits that 10 years on from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy, where she lost five family members, she exist
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February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
'You tell yourself that what's happened has happened and you can't change it'
Top of the Hill residents invited to new consultation date on regeneration
Top of the Hill residents invited to new consultation date on regeneration
The Chroi Centre will host three public sessions on February 17 to gather local feedback on the visionary park masterplan
A public consultation event will take place in Derry on Tuesday, February 17 to allow local people to give their views on regeneration plans for the Top of the Hill area.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Top of the Hill residents invited to new consultation date on regeneration
Muireann Bradley to play Derry’s Guildhall as part of the city’s jazz festival
Muireann Bradley to play Derry’s Guildhall as part of the city’s jazz festival
Having completed a headline tour across the UK and Ireland in November, she will perform at the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival in April
Ballybofey blues musician Muireann Bradley is to play the iconic Guildhall in Derry as part of the city’s jazz festival in April. The teenager, who c
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February 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Muireann Bradley to play Derry’s Guildhall as part of the city’s jazz festival
IN PICTURES: Derry and Tyrone supporters stand together in 'Drop Allianz' protest at Celtic Park
IN PICTURES: Derry and Tyrone supporters stand together in 'Drop Allianz' protest at Celtic Park
Supporters send bold message to Croke Park before derby clash
Derry and Tyrone Gaels taking part in the 'Drop Allianz' protest at Derry's Celtic Park on Saturday. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo fr
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February 1, 2026 at 7:32 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry and Tyrone supporters stand together in 'Drop Allianz' protest at Celtic Park