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The cleansing cost for Hallowe'en in 2022 was £7862.16.

Cleansing bill for Clipper, St. Patrick’s Day, Hallowe’en & ABOD parade revealed Kevin Mullan

Young Fiachra Blackery shows off his drumming skills during Friday's Greater Shantallow Area Partnership/Ethos Family Fun Day at the Playtrail, Belmont. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

11 photographs of GSAP/Ethos Picnic in the Park Fun Day Staff Reporter

Making Derry City Crackers are brothers Ciaran (8) and Kai (5) Doherty at the Bull Park event on Tuesday evening.

14 photographs of Féile’s Big Family Night Out in Bull Park Staff Reporter

Some of the toddlers enjoying their own fun in the play pen during the Féile 'Big Family Night Out' at Inveroe, Creggan.

14 photographs of The Big Family Night Out at Inveroe Gardens Staff Reporter

There was a good turnout for the Gasyard Féile’s Big Bog BBQ last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 074

As Féile 2023 kicks off here is a full run down of the community festival Kevin Mullan

A packed quayside during a previous Foyle Maritime Festival

Maritime Festival to go ahead in new format in 2024 after Clipper chooses Oban Kevin Mullan

Foyle Arena.

£1 Derry & Strabane leisure activities return for summer Brendan McDaid

An Ulster EDGE Excel Student of the Year has overcome a challenging school experience to graduate from Ulster University

Ad Feature Meet the Ulster University student who is an inspiration to many Jackie Mitchell

Derry has been ranked among the most welcoming regions of the UK.

Derry ranked among most welcoming regions in the UK Kevin Mullan

CONFIRMATION MASS OF THANKSGIVING. . . . .The Bishop of Derry Dr. Donal McKeown pictured with pupils from schools in the Three Patrons Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, at a special Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill last week. Schools in attendance included St. Brigid’s PS, St. Paul’s PS, St. Therese PS, Greenhaw PS, St. Patrick’s PS, Pennyburn and Ardnashee School. Celebrating Mass with Bishop McKeown were Fr. McGaughey and Fr. O’Donnell. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

13 pictures as Derry Bishop and Confirmation pupils gather for Three Patrons Par... Brendan McDaid

The Carnival of Colours makes a welcome return to the centre of Derry from the 1st to the 2nd of July from 1pm to 6pm each day. The hugely popular free event organised by In Your Space Circus will see jugglers, musicians and comic and street theatre performances over the weekend. The event launched by the Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue who was entertained by Jugglers, Eve and Gabriel Crouch, Candy Crouch, Lukie Luke and Rachel Melaugh from the circus troupe. Picture Martin McKeown. 23.06.23

Derry’s festival of circus, art and music, Carnival of Colours, is back! Staff Reporter

Turin Brakes Olly Knights, Gale Paridjanian, Rob Allum and Eddie Myer, return to Stendhal this summer 13 years after headlining the very first festival in 2011. Credit J Hayes

Stendhal hail return of first ever headliners Turin Brakes Claire Cartmill

Jaden, Sophie, Katie McConnell, Evie, Aries and Claire Doherty were at the recent Habinteg Big Beach Lunch at Farland Way. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2325GS – 026

8 pictures of summer - themed Habinteg Big Beach Lunch in Derry Brendan McDaid & George Sweeney

The new park will be located on this green space at the entrance to Currynierin.

Plans to develop modern new play park at Currynierin progress Kevin Mullan

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds Fiona Evans

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout Fiona Evans

A community day of action is due to take place on Thursday.

Derry Day of Action against ‘austerity and cuts to vital community services’ Kevin Mullan

Toireasa and Barry McGavigan with their children Enan, holding baby Cobhlaith, Cáel, and their dog Hiro. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2319GS – 37

Derry woman gives birth alone at home with her dog as a 'midwoof' Daire Ní Chanáin

The legend that is Roisin Lynch pictured with the Hollybush Cross Country team on Friday. (Photos: jim McCafferty Photography)

13 action shots as Hollybush Primary School hold annual 5K in Derry Brendan McDaid

Friends pictured at the NW Migrants Forum’s ‘Celebrate Family – Connect Communities’ fun day at Coshquin on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2320GS – 13

19 great photos from the North West Migrants Forum Fun Day in Derry George Sweeney

Bluebells at Prehen Woods.

13 stunning pictures of bluebells in bloom at fairytale Prehen Woods in Derry Brendan McDaid

Bluebells carpet the forest floor at Prehen Woods.

Bluebells in bloom at Derry's enchanting Prehen Woods Brendan McDaid

Winners of IFF10, the Nugent Family.

Ireland's Fittest Family seeking applicants for 2023 Brendan McDaid

Foyleside Shopping Centre

Foyleside placed on the market Kevin Mullan

The Second Line parade on Saturday.

Derry closes curtain on fabulous Jazz Festival weekend Staff Reporter

The Jaydee Brass Band performs at the Richmond Centre Steps during Derry’s Jazz Festival Weekend. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 12

27 photographs from the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival Staff Reporter

Ricky Cool and the In Crowd on stage in Foyleside on Friday.

Ricky Cool and the In Crowd ska set at City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival Kevin Mullan

Sean and Corrina Durnin with their daughters Sarah and Claire and grandchildren Kate and Conor.

Double delight as Derry twins give birth on the same day Brendan McDaid

Wedding Showcase at The Belfray.

Belfray Wedding Showcase continues with £500 discount offer for couples Staff Reporter

The Bealtaine event aims to build on the success of the Creggan 75 carnival parade

Bealtaine - A new festival for Creggan launched by Féile Luke McCallion

Mothers and babies pictured with Mayor Sandra Duffy at the North West BAPS project gathering in Guildhall Square recently to mark World Best Feeding in Public Day. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 82

Big Latch On in Derry city centre this weekend Brendan McDaid

'President Joe Biden' took part in the Easter Monday parade in Carndonagh. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2315GS – 65

39 great pictures from Carndonagh's Easter Parade 2023 George Sweeney

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK Nigel Booth

Lauren Corbett makes a special presentation to Mr. Gerry Craig, one of the founding members of the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, at Friday night’s Gala Ball. The award was presented in recognition of Gerry’s passion, determination and commitment to the founding of the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. Included from left are Grace Kirk, Christopher Cooper, manager, FDST, Councillor Graham Warke and Deputy Mayor Angela Dobbins. (Jim McCafferty Photography)

'One big family' growing stronger and stronger Jim McCafferty

The most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2022 have been revealed. File image by Cheryl Holt from Pixabay

Top 10 baby girl and boy names in Northern Ireland 2022 revealed Brendan McDaid

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills Nigel Booth

A very festive float at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Moville on March 17, 1993.

57 photographs of the March 17, 1993, St. Patrick’s Day parade in Moville Kevin Mullan

Enjoying some food at the North West Islamic Association’s Tea and Tour day in Pennyburn on Sunday last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 03

16 photographs of the North West Islamic Association’s ‘Tea and Tour’ open day George Sweeney

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time Nigel Booth

Dogs need their teeth brushing regularly to keep them healthy (photo: Adobe)

How to brush dogs teeth for healthy fresh mouth Nigel Booth

Ava, Olivia and Esne listen to an audio book on World Book Day at Belmont Nursery School on Racecourse Road. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 26

IN PICTURES: Belmont Nursery School celebrates World Book Day George Sweeney

A young woman sits in the park with her dogs and shows them love (photo: Adobe)

Choose right pet partner and show some loving Nigel Booth

Most pets will be happy with a home temperature of 18 to 20C (photo: Adobe)

Experts reveal how to keep your pets warm this winter Nigel Booth

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals Nigel Booth