Londonderry-Derry

13 hrs ago

Six people, including the mayor Ruairí McHugh and a number of council officials, are standing beside the cemetery sign that reads: City Cemetery Mullenan. Black gates and a grassy embankment are visible in the background.

New £5.2m cemetery opens amid burial capacity fears

The new 30-acre site on Mullenan Road can provide for 3,500 burial plots.

13 hrs ago

2 days ago

A PSNI crest on a brown brick wall. The crest is a circular white, green and black badge, outlined by a silver star.

Child, aged nine, among three boys detained by police after disorder

The boys were detained after reports that petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown in the Galliagh area of Derry.

2 days ago

Aileen Reid of Ireland competing in the Women's Triathlon at Fort Copacobana during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The 'perfect venue' for Europe Triathlon Cup, Olympian says

Olympian Aileen Reid says Derry hosting an elite triathlon event will spark interest among a new generation of athletes.

2 days ago

5 days ago

Mayor Ruairí McHugh is pictured in a suit wearing his mayoral chains and is also wearing a pirate hat. He is holding a blue and white sign that reads: 'Foyle Maritime Festival 2026' Two people dressed as a sailor and a swimmer are standing either side of him. All three are pictured at Derry's Quay.

Thousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

The four-day event in June will see the River Foyle transformed into a major celebration of Derry's maritime history.

5 days ago

8 days ago

Shows a man with dark grey hair standing outside Bishop Street courthouse in Derry with supporters - some of whom are carrying Palestine flags - in the background

Councillor has pro-Palestinian rally charge dropped

A judge said Shaun Harkin had no case to answer but a case against four other defendants will continue.

8 days ago

19 May 2026

A man wearing a black and white checked jacket and red and blue checked shirt stands in front of shrubbery. He has a short beard, dark in colourand short dark hair. He is looking directly at the photographer.

'My brother told police Creswell was a killer, but they ignored him'

The brother of Paul Lusby, who tried to alert police about the man accused of killing Katie Simpson, wants a public inquiry into the police investigation.

19 May 2026

18 May 2026

Alex Duffy has short brown hair and blue hoodie. He is smiling at camera.

Children involved in 'vile' race-hate harassment, says councillor

Sinn Féin councillor Alex Duffy condemned the continued harassment of a family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.

18 May 2026

Claire Sugden has long dark hair and is wearing a pink blouse. She is sitting on a light-coloured chair and staring at the camera. In the background is a grey sideboard with a light wooden top. There are framed photographs, a vase of flowers and a brown candlestick with a white candle on top of it.

Coleraine left 'vulnerable' in university job losses

Ulster University announced last month that it is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it needs to make savings of about £25m.

18 May 2026

16 May 2026

A raised hand, with a raised index finger, is the only clear object in an otherwise blurry picture. However, the scene shows a classroom environment in which we can see the back of seated pupils' heads and a teachers standing, arms folded, at the front of the class.

To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?

Undignified waiting vs disruption in class and vaping in the toilets - young people and teachers tackle a debate.

16 May 2026

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