Derry City and Strabane District Council1 day agoCouncillors clash over Strabane's UK Town of Culture bidIndependent councillor Paul Gallagher says including 'UK' in the title is problematic, but unionists disagree.1 day ago8 Oct 2026Derry Halloween festival goers snap up 40th anniversary ticketsFor the first time in the 40 years of the Halloween festival in Derry, a ticket will be needed for part of the city centre.8 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Plans for derelict leisure centre site could create 100 jobsThe former Lisnagelvin leisure centre in Derry, which opened in the 1980s, has been vacant since it closed in 2015.7 Oct 202623 Sept 2026Owners can demolish part of storm-damaged historic buildingBarriers and shipping containers have been in place near the former convent in Derry for almost a year.23 Sept 202617 Sept 2026War memorial restoration work begins The work is part of a project that will see restoration also carried out on memorials in Castlederg, Londonderry and Sion Mills.17 Sept 202611 Sept 2026'Unbelievable growth' for cruise ship tourism in north westAlmost 12,000 passengers docked at Foyle Port outside Londonderry between April and September 2026.11 Sept 20268 Sept 2026'We've made mistakes': Regional balance 'front and centre' for Invest NIAeidin McCarter believes she can make a difference as the organisation's regional head for the north west.8 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Plans submitted to transform iconic former department storeA planning application, submitted by the Inner City Trust, aims to see the building repurposed into a community hub.4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Reference for rapist 'a factor' in not seeking re-election, says TierneyBrian Tierney says after 14 years as a councillor the time is right for him to step aside in 2027. 3 Sept 2026...
