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Soldier who killed Derry man ‘acted lawfully’
British soldiers acted lawfully when they shot dead an IRA man in Derry nearly 40 years ago, a report has found.
Man remanded in custody over £800K cannabis seizure
A Derry man has been remanded in custody following the seizure of an estimated £800,000 of herbal cannabis.
Derry dole queue doubles in just four years
The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits in Derry has more than doubled in just four years.
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Pensioners missing out on benefits - Logue
Derry Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue has called on pensioners in Derry to ensure that they are not missing out on benefits they are entitled to.
![Pictured at C-TRIC's fourth annual Translational Medicine Conference (TMED4) at the City Hotel are, from left, Trung Do (Partners Healthcare), Dr Susan Whoriskey (Whoriskey Associates), Dr Maurice O'Kane (C-TRIC), and Rick Lee (CEO Healthrageous). [18-05-SML100]](/webimage/1.3848088.1337184304!image/3748319635.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/3748319635.jpg)
C-TRIC event attracts global trailblazers
World leaders in innovative healthcare ideas were in Derry last week for the fourth annual Translational Medicine Conference (TMED4) hosted by C-TRIC.
Sport
Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video
An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.
Away day victory for Derry in Monaghan
The Candystripes got back to winning ways last night with a 4-1 away win over Monaghan United.
Picture Special - Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon video
‘PAIN IS JUST A CONVERSATION...... between your mind and your body’.
Champions begin defence of title against Oxford
Reigning Pat Harkin Summer Cup champions, Top of the Hill Celtic will open the defence of their title this week in the pick of the first round ties of the 2012 tournament.
PJ is City of Derry’s real deal
P. J. McGee (13) is probably the longest hitter at City of Derry Golf Club, but on Saturday last he also rediscovered his ‘short game’ to claim the annual City of Derry Building Society Open.
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Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video
An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.
Lifestyle
Exhibitor Opportunities Available at the ‘Health & Beauty Show’
Make a date in your diary and be sure to exhibit at the Derry Journal ‘Health & Beauty’ Show at the Millennium Forum.
Exploring Ireland’s music scene
Creggan-born University of Ulster academic, Martin McLoone, is co-author on a fantastic new book charting the history of Irish rock and pop that is currently generating a lot of interest within the music industry.
See new Earhart photographs
Previously unseen photographs of Amelia Earhart’s historic day in Derry 80 years ago next week are to go on display at the Tower Museum this weekend as part of the 2012 Earhart Festival.
Earhart Gala Ball celebrations
“A celebration of cultural diversity and all that makes our city special,” is what the Earhart Festival director, Oliver Green, is promising to guests at the Amelia Earhart Gala Ball & Cultural Celebration which takes place in the City Hotel this coming Sunday night, May 20.
Comhaltas unite behind Fleadh
The Executive Committee for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 met for the first time this week to formalise plans for next year’s All Ireland Fleadh in Derry.
Community
Exhibitor Opportunities Available at the ‘Health & Beauty Show’
Make a date in your diary and be sure to exhibit at the Derry Journal ‘Health & Beauty’ Show at the Millennium Forum.
Hospice Midnight Walk ‘bigger and better’ this year
The saying “a night on the town” will take on a new twist courtesy of The Foyle Hospice Midnight Walk, which organisers say is “bigger, better and brighter than ever”.
‘We need your help’ - urge Foyle Hospice
The Foyle Hospice has revealed that it lost a staggering £25,000 sponsorship for one of its flagship charity events last year.
Earhart Gala Ball celebrations
“A celebration of cultural diversity and all that makes our city special,” is what the Earhart Festival director, Oliver Green, is promising to guests at the Amelia Earhart Gala Ball & Cultural Celebration which takes place in the City Hotel this coming Sunday night, May 20.
Busy programme for Community Relations Week
Plans for a major Northern Ireland-wide programme of community relations events have been unveiled in Derry.
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Wednesday 16 May 2012
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