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The Council chamber is housed upstairs in the Guildhall.

Council considers major chamber audio-visual system replacement

Young people and performers at the 2024 Summer Jamm Festival.

Additional attractions at Summer Jam

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Rydal Mount (Credit: Ashdown Jones, The Lakes and Lune Valley)

William Wordsworth's Victorian cottage on Lake Windermere up for sale

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

Stuck for travel inspo? Take this quiz to find your next destination

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

Deputy Charlie McConalogue.

Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue takes up Junior Minister role

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Celebrate Lunar New Year on a budget with DIY décor and festive feasts

Two-thirds of Brits would fail the citizenship test

Ad Feature Two-thirds of Brits stumped by UK citizenship test, research shows

I visited the alpine city of Innsbruck, taking in all the history, culture, and skiing that the city had to offer.

I visited a beautiful alpine city that is fantastic for a ski break

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

The Xunantunich ruins in Belize

Belize is a nature-lover's paradise, with reefs, rainforests and ruins

21 per cent of Brits never speak in the native tongue when abroad

Three in 10 Brits admit they can't pronounce foreign words correctly

Restaurants and retailers are capitalising on the 'K-Wave' through rapid delivery as orders of East Asian food on Just Eat has grown 23 per cent year on year

Ad Feature Korean culture charms Brits as ‘K-Wave’ injects £3.5bn into economy
The nation is riding a £3.5bn 'K-Wave' as Brits become increasingly hooked on Korean food and products.
George Jones

Spotify have unlocked hours of audiobooks for Premium subscribers.

Spotify teases Wrapped release date - when will it arrive

Spotify Wrapped

Spotify’s favourite day to release Wrapped - based on past years

One of the singers of McFly, Danny Jones probably needs no introduction. He was one of the coaches on The Voice UK earlier this year - moving up from The Voice Kids. But he is best known for his role with the popular pop-rock band - his band mate Dougie Poynter won I’m a Celebrity in 2011.

What time does I’m a Celeb finish tonight - how long is the episode?

Research of 2,000 women said they would feel embarrassed and judged by their manager if they admitted the truth

One in four women afraid to tell boss real reason they are sick

Spotify Wrapped has been released for 2021. Picture: Spotify

How many songs are on a Spotify Wrapped playlist?

Watch: I went from budget to full luxury travel experience in Dubai

I stayed at the Mercure Dubai Deira hotel - a hotel that is for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences to really experience the true side of the destination. (Photo: NationalWorld/Mark Hall/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a hotel in Dubai's Old Town - the side you should visit

Still from Coca-Cola's AI advert. Photo: Coca-Cola/ YouTube

Coca-Cola faces backlash over ‘creepy’ AI Christmas advert

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Khiva, near the unfinished minaret.

I went to the Central Asian country on the verge of tourism boom

Ad Feature How Ulster University invests in culture and community
From jazz bands to film festivals Ulster University is embedded in the cultural life of the North West.
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Buncrana Leisure Centre has been closed for a number of years.

McConalogue committed to securing funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company

Echo Echo and Northern Lights among projects to share in €167,752 allocation

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

From croissants to Dior, Brits list top 15 most admired French exports

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Princess Anne paid a flying visit to Fleming Agri Products in Derry on Thursday when she met staff and apprentices at the Newbuildings facility.

32 photographs of Princess Anne visit to Derry’s Fleming Agri Products

Liam Gallagher and John Squire. Picture: Tom Oldham

REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire's album can't be a one-off

Chinese New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon, traditions and celebrations

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

Mystic Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 have been revealed and they include medical advancements, but also the attempted assasination of Putin and cyber attacks. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Baba Vanga predictions list 2024: what are they?

View the Old Town from Gediminas Hill

Vilnius city guide: What to do in Lithuania’s quaint capital

Nearly 7 in 10 adults feel embarrassed to go to the gym

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Onsite work to start on £12.7m Derry Maritime Museum

Some of the large crowds visiting the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 053

100,000 expected as Derry's Foyle Maritime Festival 2024

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

Council holding conference to mark 10th anniversary of Derry City of Culture

Edinburgh Castle with Cityscape from Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Top comedians support Edinburgh Fringe act who just 1 audience member

Four new ‘Originals by GetYourGuide’ to be launched — curated, one-of-a-kind experiences exclusively available on the platform.

Ad Feature GetYourGuide unlocks 4 new 'Originals by GetYourGuide' experiences

Scalloway Fire Festival

The top 20 UK traditional events that many adults have never heard of

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