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SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin..

Sinéad McLaughlin calls for the executive to support local business

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced her intention to bring forward legislation which will prohibit overtaking school buses which have stopped to drop off or pick up their passengers.

New laws to prohibit school bus overtaking planned after Co.Derry girl's death

The Mayor will host a charity ball at the end of her year in office.

SDLP say ‘false claims’ circulating online over Mayor’s Ball

SDLP Economy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin MLA has welcomed the official opening of EY’s new office at Ebrington Plaza, describing it as a positive signal of confidence in the North West’s economic future.

Sinead McLaughlin welcomes the official opening of Ebrington Plaza

Foyle SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

'This isn’t just bad planning but bad governance'

Equity held a rally outside Northern Ireland government offices. The performing arts and entertainment trade union was calling on the Minister Gordon Lyons and his Department for Communities to increase funding for the arts across Northern Ireland at department offices in Derry.

Councillors call for meeting with Arts Council over Echo Echo funding

Ulster University Economic Policy Centre’s ‘Delivering Balanced Regional Economic Growth’ study has reported that Derry continues to sit at the wrong end of league tables on economic performance.

'Sobering' exposé of regional wealth divide shows Derry continues to lag behind

Cara Hunter

Ex-camog Cara Hunter backs players in ‘skorts’ row and praises Catherine McDaid

Sinéad McLaughlin

100% cut to Echo Echo funding a ‘profound blow to the cultural soul of Derry’

Pope Francis meets migrants at the Moria detention centre on April 16, 2016 in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece. (Photo by Andrea Bonetti/Greek Prime Minister's Office via Getty Images)

Pope Francis 'stayed true to Francis of Assisi’s values'

The BT building in Derry

Eastwood declares potential closure of BT operation in Derry ‘devastating'

Mark H. Durkan

Durkan claims ‘overdue expansion’ of Magee creating ‘gold rush’ for HMOs

SDLP councillor Brian Tierney

SDLP restore whip to Derry councillor Brian Tierney, implement directives

Foyle Arena.

Frustration over lack of swimming lessons

Foyle SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan. (Declan Roughan / Press Eye)

Cross-border health commitment welcomed

Mute Meadow and the Peace Bridge. DER2126GS - 124

More money needed to fix Mute Meadow
Derry City and Strabane District Council say additional funding is required to fix lighting at Mute Meadow.
Andy Balfour

Brian shared a photograph showing the bike store had been entirely gutted by the blaze.

Popular bike shop Claudy Cycles gutted in devastating fire

Mark H. Durkan.

Durkan demands removal of ‘unauthorised flags, posters and signage’

Claims SDLP and SF opposed wind farms in Derry & Strabane rebutted by Durkan during Stormont debate

Claims SDLP and SF opposed wind farms in Derry & Strabane rebutted

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th January 2022 -

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Mark H Durkan calls the disability cuts 'devastating'

The Northland Road

Traffic measures should be implemented on Northland Road: Durkan

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: Former UFC champion Conor McGregor briefly speaks with reporters alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt before meeting with President Donald Trump in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Eastwood says McGregor has ‘never been elected’ and Irish are ‘embarrassed’

Derry MP Colum Eastwood.

Cutting disability benefits 'immoral' - Eastwood

Sinéad McLaughlin, SDLP Foyle MLA.

OPINION: Putting NW at the top of Stormont’s agenda

Derry SDLP Assembly Members Sinéad McLaughlin and Mark H Durkan.

‘Opposition Day to focus on delivering for NW’

SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

‘People are living in constant pain’

The SDLP team celebrating at Stormont after Cabinet positions were agreed in November 1999. From left to right, Sean Farren, John Hume, Seamus Mallon and Bríd Rodgers. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

President Higgins hails ‘profound’ impact of Bríd Rodgers as she celebrates 90th
President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes to veteran SDLP activist Bríd Rodgers on her 90th birthday, observing her contribution to the peace process has been ‘profound’.
Staff Reporter

Approximately £45,000 a day has been spent on emergency temporary accommodation across the North this year whilst expenditure has grown from zero in 2015/16 to an all-time high of £16,634,403 in 2024/25.

£45k-a-day on emergency digs as expenditure grows from zero to £16.6m

The SDLP team celebrating at Stormont after Cabinet positions were agreed in November 1999. From left to right, Sean Farren, John Hume, Seamus Mallon and Bríd Rodgers. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Bríd Rodgers to be honoured with special celebration in Derry on 90th birthday

Mark Durkan at the top of the Rock Road.

Rock Road and Northland Road improvements planned around Magee College

NIE managing director Derek Hynes has suggested commercial operators will not build more public charge points in Derry until more electrical cars are on the road.

NIE boss Derek Hynes reports lower demand for EV charge points in Derry

Colr. Brian Tierney. (DER0314PG016)

'I made a huge mistake': Brian Tierney

Councillor Brian Tierney

Family of Kielan Mooney: Brian Tierney was unaware of pending criminal charges

Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney steps down as SDLP councillor over reference for ex-soldier

Mark Durkan

Durkan says interviews try to give insight into John Hume’s ‘pathfinding role’

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Colr Tierney says reference for soldier later jailed for rape 'a huge error'

An emotional SDLP leader Mark Durkan with former leader John Hume after making his final speech as party leader at the SDLP annual conference in Newcastle, Co Down, in 2010.

‘The SDLP, Politics and Peace’ sheds fresh light on thinking of Mark Durkan

Mr Durkan was reacting to the shocking findings in a new survey of nurses by the RCN.

‘Corridor care’ cannot become the norm

Foyle SDLP MLKA Mark H Durkan. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Health crisis: 'We can't kick this can down the road any further'

Colum Eastwood

Colum Eastwood welcomes publication of Magee Taskforce report

Sinéad McLaughlin with her SDLP colleagues at the launch of the party's ‘Our European Future’ policy paper.

Call for European Commission office in ‘cross-border urban capital’ of Derry

A public consultation on the North West Transport Plan 2035, which is critical to progress on the paused A2 Buncrana Road dualling scheme, is now expected to be launched next summer.

Transport plan crucial to A2 Buncrana Road widening pushed back to summer 2025

A loading bay for Park Avenue has been approved. Google Earth.

'It’s a bit of the Wacky Races' : Loading bay plan welcomed

Cara Hunter

Cara Hunter urges John O’Dowd to commit to Ballykelly bypass

Mayor of Derry & Strabane Lilian Seenoi Bar.

Mayor defends US business trip meeting attendance after criticism

SDLP Councillor Rory Farrell. DER1319GS-031

Some patients waiting years for Occupational Therapy

SDLP Fairer Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA.

Durkan asks Irish Government to help fund A2 Buncrana Road Dualling project

P3 pupils and staff from Holy Family Primary School pictured with Derry City’s Paul McMullan and Conor Barr during their visit to the school on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Closure of section of A5 averted with 25,000 Derry City FC fans heading south

Minister for Health Mike Nesbitt.

Health Minister urged to 'take action' to increase provision of respite services

Derry & Strabane remains the North’s temporary accommodation hotspot with spending on exceeding emergency housing in the district exceeding £6.5 million over the last financial year.

Derry/Strabane is crisis housing hotspot with £6.5m spent in 2023/24

Depaul’s Foyle Haven service has seen user visits increase year-on-year and in 2023 saw 11,404 user visits, almost double that of the previous year.

Lyons cites limited budget when asked to secure funding for Foyle Haven

The application process for large scale events at Ebrington has been adapted to allow for longer lead-in times and make it easier for promoters to book acts.

Ebrington concert application process tweaked to allow longer lead-in times

Colum Eastwood MP, speaking at the Signing of the Financial Deal for Derry and Strabane region at the Guildhall recently. Photo: George Sweeney

‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’

The late Carita Kerr with her husband John during his mayoralty in 1995/96.

Carita Kerr was ‘inspiration’ & touched the lives of many as a teacher and tutor

SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

OPINION: Confront Darwinian approach to healthcare transformation