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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.
‘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’.
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.
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.
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.
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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Sport
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.
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.
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.!
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.
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.
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.
Video
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
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.
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 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.
‘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.
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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‘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.
Community
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.
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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Weather for Derry
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
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