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Assaulted girlfriend with stiletto shoe

A man who assaulted his “vulnerable” girlfriend with a stiletto shoe has been jailed for three and a half years.

Ann Marie Coyle. (2105PG01)

‘I would love to be fostering for at least another 20 years’

17 year old Andrea* says being fostered by her grandparents was ‘life-changing’.

Mary Breslin and Leona McMenimen of the Drink Think project.(2105JB80)

My journey with booze and drugs - a personal story about addiction

Local people are encouraged to think about the impact of alcohol and drugs, as part of Alcohol & Drug Awareness Week which began yesterday, May 20.

Mary Breslin and Leona McMenimen of the Drink Think project.(2105JB80)

Extended bus and rail services for Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Concert goers planning on travelling to Derry this weekend for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend are being advised to plan their journey well in advance and to avail of the additional rail and bus services that have been put in place.

St Mary's College students Rebecca Wright and Ena Molloy pictured on stage with their idol Jordan O'Keefe on Tuesday. 3005JM47

VIDEO:St Mary’s frenzy over Jordan video

Screams of delight and frenzied applause greeted Britain’s got Talent star Jordan O’Keefe when dropped into St Mary’s College for an hour-long performance.

A section of the large crowd at Guildhall Square for the Bright Brand New Day event.

King says Derry can be inspiration to world video

Several thousand people turned out in Guildhall Square in Derry this evening for the Bright Brand New Day event - and heard Martin Luther King III say that peace-building in Derry and Northern Ireland can have an impact around the globe.

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Roberto Mancini has been sacked by Manchester City

No fuss following Mancini’s Departure

I found it very interesting to note that there wasn’t too much fuss or, indeed, controversy following the Roberto Mancini sacking as Manchester City boss early last week.

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Gibson to launch 2013 Foyle Cup

Everton and Republic of Ireland star, Darron Gibson will officially launch the 2013 Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup at the Tower Hotel this Thursday.

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McCloskey ridicules Khan’s Mayweather hopes

Dungiven southpaw, Paul McCloskey has launched a broadside at former foe, Amir Khan after the Bolton boxer claimed this week to have set his sights on Floyd Mayweather Jr.!

Oana Stan, Wing tsjun international, national trainer for Scotland and Louis Heatlie, Scottish Borders representative pictured with local martial artists during a 2 days self defence workshop at the Sparta Club at Brooke Park, organised Karen Cassidy (2005SL08)

International Wing Tsjun Kung-Fu seminar in Derry

Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh - all names that bring to mind flying kicks, running on water and fighting skills beyond human capability.

Oana Stan, Wing tsjun international, national trainer for Scotland and Louis Heatlie, Scottish Borders representative pictured with local martial artists during a 2 days self defence workshop at the Sparta Club at Brooke Park, organised Karen Cassidy (2005SL08)

Pat Harkin Summer Cup quarter-finals open tonight

The first quarter-final in the Pat Harkin Summer Cup will be staged tonight (Tuesday) when Brandywell Harps take on new favourites, Telstar Colts at 7.00 p.m.

Oana Stan, Wing tsjun international, national trainer for Scotland and Louis Heatlie, Scottish Borders representative pictured with local martial artists during a 2 days self defence workshop at the Sparta Club at Brooke Park, organised Karen Cassidy (2005SL08)

Smyth’s hopes of fast 100m dashed

Derry sprinter, Jason Smyth was left frustrated with his latest display on the track as his hopes of a quick 100 metres outing were dashed when he finished fifth in 10.67 seconds at a meeting in Orlando, Florida on Saturday.

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VIDEO:St Mary’s frenzy over Jordan video

Screams of delight and frenzied applause greeted Britain’s got Talent star Jordan O’Keefe when dropped into St Mary’s College for an hour-long performance.

Lifestyle rss

Derry actress Judith Roddy pictured in the DruidMurphy production 'A Whistle in the Dark'

Double take for Judith in roles with acclaimed DruidMurphy

It’s a production the New York Times has described as ‘epic’ and the Daily Telegraph said everyone should see, and it is coming to An Grianan in Letterkenny, complete with Derry actress Judith Roddy in one of the lead roles.

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Denise brings angels and song

Inspired singer-songwriter Denise Hagan, who believes angels have blessed her life, will perform at a special Derry concert this Friday, May 24, showcasing her unique music that has attracted fans, and sceptics, across the world.

Derry's been shortlisted as one of Ireland's top holiday spots.

Derry shortlisted as top Irish holiday hotspot

Derry has beaten off strong competition from more than 1,400 entries from all over Ireland to make the final five in “The Irish Times” Best Place to Holiday in Ireland competition.

Valerie Mickimmon, Stroke NI) Mickey Bradley Undertones), Anne Townsend (Director Cruse NI), Tom Richardson (Director Stroke NI) and Paul Finnigan (Director Cruse NI) at the launch of Beyond Words at the Playhouse this week. (1705JB20)

‘Death is a part of life, it affects us all’ . . .

Outside Derry’s Playhouse on Tuesday builders were working on Artillery Street. Inside the building young people were busy rehearsing and the intercom was steadily broadcasting announcements.

Valerie Mickimmon, Stroke NI) Mickey Bradley Undertones), Anne Townsend (Director Cruse NI), Tom Richardson (Director Stroke NI) and Paul Finnigan (Director Cruse NI) at the launch of Beyond Words at the Playhouse this week. (1705JB20)

BBC Three head our way - and want you!

In the lead up to Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Rick Edwards presents BBC Three’s debate show Free Speech, live from Derry on Wednesday, 22nd May with an audience of 120 people aged 18-25.

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Modelling at the fashion show in Foyleside Shopping Centre for the Foyle Hospice Brides Across the Bridge record attempt on the 27th April are, from left, Jane Veitch, Hannah Vail, Marie Martin, Ewelina O'Donnell, Maire Cassidy and Catriona Cooper. People can register in person or by phone for the event in Guildhall Sqaure at the Foyle Hospice, Yellow Moon, The Coffee Cup Buncrana and The Loaf Cafe Carndonagh. INLS1613-173PG

‘Life has to go on’

With her hair dyed bright pink, teacher Maire Cassidy certainly made an impression when she joined the hundreds of ladies taking part in the recent Brides Across the Bridge event in aid of the Foyle Hospice.

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Shoppers in Derry reminded to Donate Vouchers

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Scheme has donated more than £1 million of equipment and materials to schools, clubs and organisations in Northern Ireland since it’s launch in 2005.

Online mental health help

Health promotion chiefs are urging people in Derry to be aware of the risks that alcohol and drugs can pose to mental health.

Project helps women

A local project has helped educate more than 13,000 disadvantaged women.

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Leanne cleans up in recycling comp

A pupil from Foyle College has won the second annual RiverRidge Recycling ‘Make Art Not Waste’ competition in the Derry City council area.

Nurses reunion to go ahead this summer

Former nurses who trained in Altnagelvin in the 1960s will be holding a reunion in Derry in the summer.

Ballyarnet Country Park gets a marvellous makeover

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry, together with Derry City Council, has helped transform Ballyarnet Country Park to create new events spaces.

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