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The Apprentice Boys marching on the Derry Walls during a previous parade in the city.

Loyal orders invited to meet council over outsiders ‘causing hurt' at parades 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

Bonfires. (File picture)

No money for bonfire season diversion activities in Derry Brendan McDaid

Councillor in Derry have strongly criticised cuts to the budget for Special Educational Needs coordinators.

50% cut to special needs budget branded ‘attack on vulnerable’ Kevin Mullan

Tributes have been paid to the late Rebecca Browne.

Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ and ‘popular’ Rebecca Browne Laura Glenn

In alphabetical order, the nine candidates standing in the Ballyarnett ward. Top row left to right: Colm Cavanagh (Alliance), Damien Doherty (People Before Profit), Emmet Doyle (Aontú). Middle row left to right: Sandra Duffy (Sinn Féin), Rory Farrell (SDLP), Cartherine McDaid (SDLP). Bottom row: John McGowan (Sinn Féin), Patrick Murphy (Sinn Féin) and Brian Tierney (SDLP).

SDLP's Brian Tierney and Catherine McDaid take final two seats in Ballyarnett By The Newsroom

In alphabetical order, the nine candidates standing in the Ballyarnett ward. Top row left to right: Colm Cavanagh (Alliance), Damien Doherty (People Before Profit), Emmet Doyle (Aontú). Middle row left to right: Sandra Duffy (Sinn Féin), Rory Farrell (SDLP), Cartherine McDaid (SDLP). Bottom row: John McGowan (Sinn Féin), Patrick Murphy (Sinn Féin) and Brian Tierney (SDLP).

Derry/Strabane Local Election 2023: Ballyarnett – who is standing?

Guildhall.

Council backs Derry Call Centre campaign Gillian Anderson

Unanimous support for local youth workers was expressed at the last full Council meeting in the Guildhall.

Unanimous support for youth workers providing support on streets and in clubs Gillian Anderson

Derry CIty & Strabane District Council offices on Strand Road.

Councillors defer pay rise decision Gillian Anderson

Royal College of Nurses members, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, pictured previously taking part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS - 38

Derry Council demands 'fair treatment' for health staff Gillian Anderson

Creggan Country Park.

Derry reps called for renewed focus on Creggan Country Park Gillian Anderson

Aontu Colr. Emmet Doyle.

£600 Energy voucher delays cause concern in Derry & Strabane Gillian Anderson

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney.

Vicki's story: Council calls on Western Trust to implement findings Gillian Anderson

SDLP candidates for the May 2023 Derry & Strabane Council election. (Lorcan Doherty Photography)

SDLP unveils Derry & Strabane candidates Brendan McDaid

The District Rate was fixed at a special meeting in the Guildhall on Monday.

7.97% rates hike for Derry ratepayers

Translink chief executive Chris Conway.

Translink confirm Phase 3 Derry line upgrade prep now under way Gillian Anderson

The electric Foyle Metro fleet will be fully operational in July in a first for Derry.

£32m Electric bus fleet roll out in July for Derry Gillian Anderson

Seagate

'We acknowledged that every Seagate employee has the right to join a union' Gillian Anderson & Brendan McDaid

Councillors warned youth club services are under threat.

Councillors demand 'disgraceful' youth services cuts are reversed Gillian Anderson

The Northlands Centre, Derry.

Northlands expansion plans ‘a beacon of hope’ Gillian Anderson

Racecourse GP practice is based at Shantallow Health Centre.

Almost 5,000 patients will be left in limbo if Derry practice closes Gillian Anderson

Protesters.

Protesters invited into Derry & Strabane Council meeting to hear of £100 support Gillian Anderson

2017: Irish President Michael D Higgins with the Bishop of Derry Dr Donal McKeown the funeral of Martin McGuinness, at St Columba's Church Long Tower. Niall Carson/PA Wire

Derry calls for Irish Presidential voting rights for Northern citizens Gillian Anderson

A previous Swimathon event at the City Baths, William Street when it was open. DER1416MC034

William Street baths works to include disability access Gillian Anderson

The late Joy McMenamin

Tributes to late SDLP activist Joy McMenamin Gillian Anderson

The Mayor at Hallowe'en.

Hallowe’en and Derry City hailed as councillors return to Guildhall Gillian Anderson

Concerns have been raised over drainage issues at the track.

£34,000 for Derry running track only a ‘sticking plaster’ Gillian Anderson

Flags of Ireland and the UK.

Derry Council to set up web page for Irish Unity research Gillian Anderson

Racecourse Medical Group has handed back its contract.

Racecourse GP practice to close unless new arrangements in place by June

New Derry & Strabane SDLP Councillor Declan Norris with party leader Colum Eastwood, party reps and family at the selection convention.

Declan Norris is new SDLP Councillor for Derry & Strabane Brendan McDaid

William Street baths in Derry.

Derry & Strabane reps vote to get ball rolling on City Baths revamp Gillian Anderson & Brendan McDaid

Jon Clifford Bull Park in Derry.

Air quality station move to this Derry park... Gillian Anderson

Martin Connolly was just 15 when he died.

Derry & Strabane buildings to light up in memory of Martin Connolly (15) Gillian Anderson

Councillor Sandra Duffy, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council hosted a public rally in Guildhall Square on Saturday to highlight the Cost of Living Crisis. Picture Martin McKeown. 24.09.22

Over 2,000 Derry & Strabane homes to get new Council costs crisis money

Parachute Regiment flags. A source of contention.

Councillors call for licensing law change after sale of Para flags in Derry Gillian Anderson

Dana won the Eurovision back in 1970.

Eurovision 2023 host bid to be explored by Derry & Strabane Council Gillian ANderson

Unite members at a previous strike at the council offices.

Council confirms suspension of strike after talks with UNITE and NIPSA Kevin Mullan

School representatives say children must have a voice in decision-making that directly affects their future.

Calls for halt to proposals for Ballougry P.S. closure By The Newsroom

Derry Councillor to table motion opposing Legacy plans Brendan McDaid

Gamechanger Innovation Zone possibility for Derry being explored Gillian Anderson

Councillor Brian Tierney.

Brian Tierney elected SDLP group leader on Derry & Strabane Council By The Newsroom

Internationally respected journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Derry politicians condemn killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Gillian Anderson

Pádraig Delargy and Ciara Ferguson with colleagues in Magherafelt

Foyle Election 2022: Gary Middleton secures final Stormont seat narrowly ahead o... Kevin Mullan

Ballyarnett Road. DER2126GS - 084

Access to Derry park ‘a death trap’ Gillian Anderson

The area to the rear of Alexandra Park in Derry (Google Earth).

Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed taskforce set up by Derry Council Gillian Anderson

Skeoge Road. DER2126GS - 089

Skeoge bus service extended due to roadworks Daire Ní Chanáin

Independent Derry & Strabane Councillor Gary Donnelly.

People self-medicating as some making ‘over 100 calls’ to speak to GP practices ... GIllian Anderson

Skeoge Road. DER2126GS - 090

£1.3m resurfacing of Skeoge Road green lit for Derry Brendan McDaid

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney.

Tierney welcomes £50k greenway development support Conor McClean