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Stay of execution for Slievemore Nursing Unit
The families of the six remaining dementia patients at Derry’s Slievemore Nursing Unit received a boost to their campaign today when Health Minister Edwin Poots announced the unit will not close at the end of this month as originally planned.
Derry skateboarder becomes first Irish man to turn professional
Local skateboarder Joe Hill has signed with German company VIA Skateboards – making him the first Irish skater to gain pro status internationally.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend - the final countdown
Preparations are well underway for Radio One’s Big Weekend - which kicks off on Friday at Ebrington.
The transformation of the square at Ebrington has begun in earnest with work underway to erect the main stage at the landmark event, which will play host to series of world class performers such as Biffy Clyro, Bruno Mars and The Script,
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Uncertainty remains over future for William Street home residents
Residents of William Street Care Home took to the streets to protest on Friday just hours after receiving letters from Health Minister Edwin Poots in which he apologised for the distress caused to them in recent weeks.
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Immaculate Conception College earmarked for closure by 2015
Immaculate Conception College, the only Catholic post primary school in Derry’s Waterside will close its doors completely by 2015 if recommendations by the Catholic Council for Maintained Schools (CCMS) are put in place.
National
Higher unemployment among Catholics
Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants, census figures reveal.
Junkets cost taxpayer £350,000
Overseas junkets for Government ministers cost Northern Ireland taxpayers more than £350,000 in the past year, official figures have revealed.
Patient dies after ambulance crash
A seriously ill patient has died after his ambulance was in a crash with a car on its way to hospital in Northern Ireland, police said.
Census highlights unpaid carers
One in eight people in Northern Ireland provided unpaid care for a loved one, census figures showed.
Teenager shot in punishment attack
An 18-year-old man has been shot in both legs during a paramilitary punishment attack in north Belfast.
Business
Dementia concerns
SDLP Derry MLA Mark H Durkan has expressed concerns on the Government’s ‘ability and willingness’ to tackle the rising rate of dementia.
Leading NW law firm retains Ulster award
The well-known law firm VP McMullin Solicitors had cause for celebration once again last weekend when they lifted the Ulster Law Firm of the Year for the second year running at the Danske Bank Irish Law Awards 2013 in Dublin.
Call for A5 investment strategy
Sinn Féin councillor Barney O’Hagan has called for a strategy to be put in place to maximise the benefits of the A5 project.
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Old train station can be a ‘vibrant, social hub’ for city
Reusing the original Waterside Railway Station as the city’s 21st century terminus would demonstrate “prudent” use of public money, according to a lobby group calling for its revamp.
Use A5 money for Buncrana Road update - Hassan
Money allocated to the beleaguered A5 road scheme should now go towards the redevelopment of one of Derry’s busiest roads, a Sinn Fein councillor has said.
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Weather for Derry
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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