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Baby Nylah Gilmour Arbuckle in a Derry City babygrow on her birthday.

Perfect timing as Derry City fan's daughter is born on day of FAI Cup triumph

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

Dan Doherty and John Allen of Click Energy alongside Natasha Burke, Family Support Hub Coordinator, Mary Breslin, Deputy Director of Health for Life, and Katie Bogle, Student Social Worker.

Click Energy teams up with Health for Life to donate 50 Hallowe'en costumes

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

Derry is preparing to come alive after dark this Hallowe’en, with a packed programme of late-night entertainment and live music to mark the 40th anniversary of the city’s world-famous celebrations.

Derry to awaken ‘After Dark’ with late-night Halloween programme

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Sandra Duffy

Council to consider autism and SEN-friendly Christmas tree light switch-on

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

101 brilliant photographs of parties and nights out in Derry in September 2006

GLENABBEY HUB RIBBON CUTTING. . . . .Nicola Mullan, Manager, Glenabbey Hub Manager cutting the ribbon to officially open the Glenabbey Hub on Friday last. Included from left are Leona Mullan, Surestart Shantallow Family Support Co-Ordinator, Lynn Connolly, Financial Inclusion Officer, Foyle Network Foundation and Jeannie Glenn, Support Worker. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

In pictures: Official opening of Glenabbey Early Years and Parenting Hub

Sinn Féin Councillor Emma McGinley.

Parents urged to warn children after reports of roof climbing at Holy Child P.S

A still from Buster Keaton's Neighbours.

Buster Keaton and Roberta Cantow films to be screened in Woodburn

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

See the River Foyle and the city’s landmarks lit up in technicolour at Derry Hallowe’en’s epic fireworks finale.

10 things to do during Derry’s 40th anniversary Hallowe’en celebrations

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto
I’m a mum to an eight-year-old Bluey fan and this new Yoto card is perfect for screen-free time.
Natalie Dixon

Children playing at the Foam Party at the GDI Féile Family Fun Day held in Duncreggan Road car park. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

In pictures: Féile Family Fun day in Derry

On the road in France.

Are we there yet?...Hair To Go with Derry's Margaret Doherty & Co.

Emily with son Wyatt, Michelle, Orlaigh with children Aíne and Liam at the “Picnic in the Park” held at the Jon “Ugg” Clifford play park. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

16 photos of families enjoying a fun‑filled day at Derry Féile's Picnic at Park

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais at the launch of the Bilingual Breastfeeding Café in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin with from left, Mary Delargy (Failteoir), Deirdre McDaid, manager Surestart Edenballymore, Maria Herron (North West BAPS), and from right, Catherine Millar, Surestart Edenballymore, Lisa Fawcett with son Jude (Strabane Walking Group), Clíodhna Dunne with children Ríonach and Conán (La Leche League of Ireland). (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICS: Launch of Bilingual Breastfeeding Café

52 brilliant photographs from Lincoln Court summer scheme 2026

Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

Mary and James Doherty celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at The Branch with all their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family's tribute on Diamond Anniversary

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

Rebecca, pictured with daughter Kayleigh, after completing the Skydive

Brave Derry Mum takes 15,000ft leap for daughter born with heart condition

The Galéon Andalucía sailing up the Foyle on Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Foyle Maritime Festival underway in Derry
Derry was looking marvellous in the sunshine as the Foyle Maritime Festival kicked off on Thursday.
Staff Reporter

Taking in the view from Scalp Mountain

Concern Scalp Mountain walk to raise funds for humanitarian causes this weekend

The Phoenix, a handsome brig that has starred in a Ridley Scott film, Doctor Who, Poldark and The Chronicles of Narnia is alongside in Derry ahead of the Foyle Maritime Festival next week.

Film star brig The Phoenix alongside in Derry ahead of Foyle Maritime Festival

This year’s festival programme will feature a range of attractions and entertainment across the city, including tall ships, circus performances, family friendly workshops, headline evening performances, extended market trading and a lively riverside atmosphere designed to encourage visitors to enjoy the city both day and night.

Mayor Uí Niallais buoyant at prospects of Foyle Maritime Festival

Derry’s quay is set to light up in style at this year’s Foyle Maritime Festival as the Sails of Solas cascade over the river Foyle.

Derry quay to be lit up with Sails of Solas during Foyle Maritime Festival

Cooper Smalls and Eden McCarron during rehearsals of Nazareth House's Oliver Junior.

Nazareth House Primary School defies the odds to stage 'Oliver Junior'

Happy faces at the Moville Festival Pet Show in 2025. Picture: George Sweeney.

Moville Festival promises non-stop entertainment and family fun this July

Front left to right: Emer McDaid, Manager BHCP, Lisa Moore-Maguire, Outer West Strategy Manager, Roxanne Quigley, Health Improvement Coordinator BHCP Back left to right: Luke Cossiga, Administrative Assistant BHCP, Kate Hutton, NRO for Education BHCP and Kieran Dunne, Finance Officer BHCP.

£1.266m secured for new Ballymagroaty-Hazelbank multi-purpose community centre

A new community poetry event will take to the streets of Derry this National Poetry Day as Words on Wheels combines live literature with a gentle guided cycle across the city on Thursday, May 28.

Words on Wheels brings poetry and cycling together in Derry

Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris with friends gets set for Waterside Together.

Waterside Together for week long festival in city’s vibrant green spaces

Tanya continues to party with her freinds in the limo 0139JML

83 great pictures of parties and celebrations in Derry back in May 2006

Inish Adventures water park has been a familiar summer fixture in Moville for many years.

Inish Adventures won’t reopen this summer

Faughan Valley Red Brae.

Derry families invited to Woodland Trust’s Nature Quest at Faughan Valley

Over the Easter break, Translink hosted a range of themed games and activities for families in the North West Transport Hub, Derry. This included a mini Easter Egg hunt throughout the station and a creative hopscotch installation, encouraging people to 'hop on board' for Easter days out with the comfort and sustainability of public transport. Eoghan Quigg and his family were among the many visitors who took part in the activities.

In Pictures: Translink Derry Easter celebrations with Eoghan Quigg

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

Denise O'Donnell's 18th.

94 fantastic photos of Derry people at parties and nights out in March 2006

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Passengers can visit Santa Claus village, help the elves in the workshop, and have private meeting with Santa Claus himself.

New City of Derry to Lapland charter

Freebies galore in this special Simba Sleep promotion

Simba Hybrid mattress review: the upgrade that fixed my sleep

A smartphone displaying social media applications placed on school notebooks and textbooks in this illustration photo in Sartene South Corsica France on March 14, 2026. (Photo by Grichka BEYSSON-LEANDRI / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

Derry event to examine impact of smartphones on children’s lives

Aya June McCay with Rosie and Ailbhe Long at the St Patrick’s Family Day held in An Cultúrlann. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: St Patrick's Dy fun at Derry's An Cultúrlann

Ciara Ferguson Foyle MLA.

Derry Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes removal of two child limit

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Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Mark H Durkan welcomes the removal of two-child limit

Party in full swing as Emma celebrates her 18th birthday at home 0007JML : .

166 brilliant photographs of parties and nights out in Derry in March 2006

The current swimming pool at Templemore Sports Complex.

New Templemore pool 'flumes' clarification call

An hour-long collection of episodes from the global TV phenomenon Bluey will be arriving at cinemas in Derry/ L’Derry just in time for the Easter holidays, on Friday March 27.

New Bluey cinema experience lands in Derry for the Easter holidays

Now's the time to plan for Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 UK: date and 25 brilliant gift ideas

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%

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