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The targeting by hardline republicans of the families of young Catholic police officers is a particular problem in Derry, PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd has said.

Sinn Féin Councillor Eric McGinley has called for a greater policing response to crime in Ballymagroarty.

Suspected housebreakers are being questioned by police after being disturbed by a homeowner in Derry.

A senior Derry police officer has urged citizens to tell the PSNI what sort of policing service they want.

A Co. Derry anti-windfarm campaigner has called on legislators to revisit the laws regarding the development of turbines to prevent the saturation of the North West with the renewable energy generators.

The Mayor of Derry & Strabane, Councillor John Boyle, has described it a huge honour to have been involved in the commemoration of the Duke Street march of October 5, 1968, at the weekend.

A man wanted on a court warrant was arrested by the PSNI at a drive-through restaurant, police have stated.

President Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the former chair and vice-chair of the Derry Citizens’ Action Committee, Ivan Cooper and John Hume, during the October 5, 1968, commemorations in the Guildhall at the weekend.

Former People’s Democracy leader, Michael Farrell, said the ideals of October 5, 1968, are as relevant now as they were half a century ago.