Derry City and Strabane District Council3 days agoNew £5.2m cemetery opens amid burial capacity fearsThe new 30-acre site on Mullenan Road can provide for 3,500 burial plots.3 days ago8 days agoThousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime FestivalThe four-day event in June will see the River Foyle transformed into a major celebration of Derry's maritime history.8 days ago13 May 2026Group behind Halloween parade to cease operationsThe North West Carnival Initiative spent 20 years delivering the biggest Halloween event in Europe.13 May 20261 Apr 2026Major student accommodation development approved in DerryUlster University's Londonderry campus has around 6,500 students, with a target of 10,000 by 2032.1 Apr 202616 Mar 2026'Pointless' to stay open due to regeneration work, trader saysBusiness owners in Castlederg say they are frustrated by the impact construction work is having on the town.16 Mar 202614 Feb 2026How much are rates going up in your council area?Belfast and Derry City and Strabane have the biggest increases, while Fermanagh and Omagh have the lowest.14 Feb 20267 Feb 2026'My town has nowhere for kids - but a new park could change that'Construction work on a cross-border park project is to begin in September after a decade of delays.7 Feb 202621 Jan 2026'High rates and lack of customers' bring shutters down on shopsBusiness owners in Strabane say the growth of online shopping and rising operating costs, has left many struggling. 21 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 2025...
