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Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

Doherty Twins Celebrate 93rd birthday These well known, local brothers, both in great health, celebrated their 93rd birthday in Patricia’s coffee house with their wee sister Rosa. Possibly the oldest twins in Derry, Michael will tell you that Liam is the oldest by 10 years. Well done to Patricia and her staff who provided a beautiful lunch and spoiled the twins rotten. Wishing Michael and Liam a very happy birthday and many more to come! Credit ©Lorcan Doherty

The oldest twins in Derry

Riu Palace Boavista

I experienced five star luxury on Boa Vista in Cape Verde

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

The arrest of Jason Savage. Chilling footage shows a Muslim convert who dubbed himself 'Lone Wolf' carrying out reconnaissance trips as he plotted terror attacks in Birmingham.

Muslim extremist convert plotted terror attacks in chilling video

Dr. Tom Black.

Diabetes 'a huge burden' for patients and the NHS

Shoppers in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Easyjet announces new Derry to Birmingham route

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

It comes after Bristolians were ranked as the most romantic in the UK

What's your love language? Take this quiz to find out

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Sam Fender tickets on sale time, early access and prices confirmed

Snow has fallen - hit the ski slopes for less this winter with Jet2

Replica of John Cadbury’s shop in Birmingham’s Bull Street at Cadbury World

Watch: We take a tour of Cadbury World featuring Beanmobile ride

Homebase, which has several stores in the Midlands including Kings Heath and Selly Oak, is set for administration, according to reports.

Homebase collapse - full list of sites at risk of closure
Homebase has entered administration, endangering 2,000 jobs, as The Range acquires 75 stores
Ria Ghei

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

Watch: RSPCA give advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Ryanair relaunched its Birmingham route from City of Derry Airport in Summer 2024, which the airline will now extend it into the Winter season. Ryanair has also added an extra return service on its popular Manchester route, which will now operate 6 weekly flights to/from City of Derry Airport for Winter 2024 (Mon, Fri, Sun).

Ryanair extends their Birmingham route for the winter schedule

I visited Halkidiki to see why it is one of Greece's 'unsung heroes'.

I visited Greece's 'unsung hero' destination & was blown away

Stephen Cuddy with the mini canal lock he built to house a narrowboat turned into a swimming pool.

Watch: Man spent £30k building ‘world's shortest canal’ in his garden

Last chance to enter prestigious care sector awards

Last chance to enter prestigious care sector awards

Magee College

31% increase in total students at Magee from 2021-22 to 2023-24

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks celebrate start of their biggest ever Iceland progra...

Tips for holidaymakers to be savvy with cashback offers

Get up to 50% cashback with these sneaky holiday hacks

The large blaze at a Birmingham grocery shop, Alum Rock Road, Saltley.

Watch: Shop explodes in ball of flames leaving two hospitalised
Video captures the moment a shop exploded in a ball of flames - with loud explosions and flames shooting across the store’s front - leaving two men hospitalised.
Jessica Martin

Escape to up-and-coming Croatian destination in Summer 25

Will Meghan Markle ever return to the UK and what did Prince Harry say about Princess Diana in documentary?

Will Meghan Markle ever return to the UK, what did Prince Harry say?

Flames rage through factory as plumes of smoke rise into air.

Watch: Flames rage through factory as plumes of smoke rise into air

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Alex Magee from Derry is taking on a one million step challenge for British Heart Foundation NI. The 46-year-old University lecturer suffered 2 cardiac arrests and is now walking the equivalent distance of the length and breadth of Ireland, approximately 470 miles during July and August to raise funds for BHF NI and is encouraging people in the local community to join him. Pictured with Alex is Fearghal McKinney, head of BHF NI.

Derry man who has survived two heart attacks taking on a one million steps

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

How to see Glastonbury's best acts on tour near you

Becca Connolly, a St Mary’s College Year 12 student, won the Big Bang Intermediate Science Award, which was presented to her by conservationist and TV presenter Megan McCubbin.

St. Mary's College student wins top science award

Foo Fighters perform at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Watch: Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl’s guitar dies during final song

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

The best UK airport lounge deals and whether they are worth it

The Girls Aloud Show Arena Tour 2024.

Watch: Girls Aloud pay tribute to Sarah Harding during concert

This city has some of the doziest locals in the UK

This city holds the title of ‘the UK’S Lifetime ISA hotspot'

Dash-cam footage captured the moment a bus ploughed into a car after the driver pulled out into a bus lane in Small Heath, Birmingham Picture from video by Birmz Is Grime / SWNS

Double-decker collides with BMW in bus lane - three hurt

Thieves who stole £90,000 of premium booze from a gin distillery were chased by police and caught in a dramatic stop on the M42 near Birmingham.
Picture: SWNS

Watch: Booze thieves' lorry stopped on motorway

The moment a hooded knifeman casually walked down the street brandishing a huge blade near a Birmingham primary school. Picture: Birmz Is Grime / SWNS

Chilling footage of 'brazen' knifeman near primary school

An arson in Villa Road, Lozells, Birmingham, saw officers help two people to safety.
Firearms officers who were out on patrol were the first on the scene after spotting the fire just before midnight on Sunday.
After alerting the fire service, officers entered the next-door building and led the occupants to safety.

Watch: Police rescue residents after late-night arson attack

Edna and Alice Rowley murdered in 1987 in Sparhill, Birmingham

Watch on Shots! TV: The unsolved 1987 murders of Birmingham sisters

Finest hour: Britain's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean perform their "Bolero" ice dancing routine to win gold at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, on February 14, 1984.

Olympic legends announce retirement

Here & Now: Everything to know about the upcoming Steps musical

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Lorry driver has miracle escape after shocking M6 crash near Birmingham captured on CCTV

Watch: Lorry driver cheats death on M6 near Birmingham as tyre blows

A new Ryanair flight to Birmingham will launch in April.

New Ryanair flight from Derry to Birmingham to take off in April

Liam Stych and Tia Draper rescuers who saved a woman and her child from a submerged car on Green Lane, in Hall Green, Birmingham. Picture: Anita Maric / SWNS

Watch: Man hailed hero after saving woman and child from sinking car

Drug-crazed killer caught on CCTV prowling UK city streets

Slade's Dave Hill, 77, said he loves that Merry Xmas Everybody means a lot to so many people

Watch Slade's Dave Hill perform Merry Xmas Everybody