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City of Derry Head Coach Neil Beddow. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry make Championship Two trip to Carrick

Scarecrow makers from the Park Men's Shed

Old traditions alive as communities come together for Hallowe’en Tales & Turnips

The Mayor, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at Monday's Halloween Tea Dance with Jane Maguire and Robert Creswell.

In photos: Mayor of Derry City and Strabane hosts Halloween Tea Dance

Liz Kimmins

DfI updates 300 landowners whose land is vested for Strabane-Ballygawley A5

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, presenting the Sports Star award to Gareth Warren at Thursday night's DCSDC Sports Awards. Included are members of Gareth's family. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Derry & Strabane District sports stars honoured at Guildhall ceremony

NIFRS Station Commander Brian Birney and PSNI Inspector Cathal Pearce.

Firework safety ‘remains the focus’ of this year’s Halloween

The Foyle bridge remains closed today due to high winds.

Water and electricity outages across NW

Strabane man, Noel Christy, who is retiring after 50 years of service.

Last stop for Derry bus driver Noel after remarkable 50-year journey

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Charged with harassment of ex-partner

Mark Durkan has said it made no sense that the cost of housing in Derry outstripped that of Belfast recently given the ‘significantly higher wages’ in the east of the province.

Durkan: 'Nonsensical & unjust' that cost of housing in Derry outstripped Belfast

Hannah Rooney, Translink Assistant Route Manager for Northern Area Rail, pictured at the North West Transport Hub with Derry City FC players Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman and Patrick McClean.

Special Derry City FC bus and rail services announced for FAI Cup Final

Spectators pack the clubhouse at the Championship 2 game between City of Derry and Strabane at Judges Road. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Beddow's pride as Derry held in NW derby against Strabane

City of Derry’s Lewis Morton stops a Strabane player in the Championship 2 match at Judges Road. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

City of Derry held by Strabane in thrilling north west derby

Transport Minister Liz Kimmins

£790k flood alleviation scheme to protect Ballycolman homes to get underway

City of Derry Head Coach Neil Beddow. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry host Strabane RFC in big NW derby

Post-primary pupils from Derry and Strabane who took part in a highly successful Future Pathways Careers Event

Derry/Strabane post-primary pupils enjoy successful careers event
Post-primary pupils from Derry and Strabane have taken part in a highly successful Future Pathways Careers Event
Staff Reporter

Separate switch-ons will be held in Derry and Strabane.

Christmas Light switch-ons for children with additional needs

Derry's City Cemetery.

Cemeteries to change to winter opening hours

Phil Redmond with Aodhán Harkin, Strabane Neighbourhood Renewal/Growth Partnership Chair and Deirdre Harte, Programme Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council at Let the Dance Begin. Picture Martin McKeown. 12.10.26

Strabane Town of Culture bid enters final stages

TechTides Youth 2025 winning team, Sparks DC, Jayden Tang Rebecca Furey and Sohmi Okoyomoh.

Young entrepreneurs can win upto £1,500 at Derry TechTides event

The imposition of public transport fare hikes next year has been blasted by local TD Charles Ward who said services to Donegal area already unreliable.

Ward blasts 15% public transport fare hike for ‘unreliable’ Donegal services

Rebecca Keys winner of the 2026/27 Pure International Miss title is the latest person to be recognised by the Mayor Councillor Grace Ui Niallais for her achievement and bringing, Pride to her community and to serve as an inspiration to others across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. Picture Martin McKeown. 25.09.26

Mayor of Derry and Strabane meets Pure International Miss Rebecca Keys

The population of Derry and Strabane grew by 276 people last year due largely to births outnumbering deaths.

Derry/Strabane population grows by 276 as city experiences net migration out

Mayor pictured with Alison Fleming, Visitor Services Manager, Julie Hannaway, Waste and Recycling Officer and Yvonne Lecky, waste management, promoting the new reusable cups at the Guildhall.

Council take successful step in environmental journey

Derry's Guildhall.

Young people across Derry and Strabane invited to have their say at Guildhall

(Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane calls on the public to register as organ donors

David Lapsley returns this weekend as City of Derry entertain Academy at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry seeking third League win as Academy arrive at Judges Road
City of Derry will be seeking a third straight Championship Two victory of the season when Academy arrive at Judges Road on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm).
Michael Wilson

Deirdre and John with Phil Redmond.

Strabane takes an important step to become Town of Culture 2028

Collette McAllister with Paul Boggs.

Colette McAllister to replace Paul Boggs as Derry/Strabane councillor

Sinn Féin Councillor Aisling Hutton.

Unhealthy food promoted near schools

Adam Hannigan.

Strabane author releases debut horror novel inspired by classic slasher films

The Mayor's first visit was to St Oliver Plunket’s Primary School in Strathfoyle. Lorcan Doherty.

Mayor introduces storytelling visits

The PSNI have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Man arrested in Strabane after Ulsterbus Goldliner hijacked in Omagh

Recycling Week.

Derry and Strabane council urges residents to boost recycling

See the River Foyle and the city’s landmarks lit up in technicolour at Derry Hallowe’en’s epic fireworks finale.

10 things to do during Derry’s 40th anniversary Hallowe’en celebrations

Alderman Niree McMorris

DUP call for placenames origin posts to be 50:50 rejected

Front cover of Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy (NIRSS) to 2030 Annual Statistical Report 2025

Derry/Strabane had lowest rate of serious road traffic collisions

Bin collections will operate as normal.

August Bank Holiday Weekend arrangements

Niamh Crawford, Rosin Cooke, David O'Neill, Hilary McCartan and Ian Luney, Foyle Port; Marie Brown, Foyle Women’s Aid; David Mooney; Lynette McKinney, Foyle Port; and Roisin Hamill, Foyle Women’s Aid.

Foyle Port in charity partnership with Foyle Women’s Aid

Mo Mahon, who has stepped down as manager of Strabane Athletic. (Photo by NIFL)

Mahon "gutted" to step down as Stabane boss

Seated (from left) Andrew McCartney, board member, Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation; The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Grace Uí Niallais; Bernie McGuinness; and Leona McGuinness. Standing (from left) bursary recipients Olayinka Oduwale, Catriona Dunleavy, Shona Quigley, Louise Downey and Alex McLaughlin.

Reception for Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Bursary recipients

View of Derry from Eskaheen.

Derry and Strabane house prices higher than Belfast

The number of licensed of Houses of Multiple Occupation in Derry and Strabane has increased by 33 per cent to 250 over the past two years.

Derry licensed HMOs up by 33 per cent to 250 in two years

View of Derry from Eskaheen.

Attitudes towards asylum seekers decline sharply in 2025 survey

Institute FC manager Peter Hutton and his backroom team including (second from left) former Cliftonville and Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Hutton expecting tough test against Ballinamallard

Institute manager Peter Hutton. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch goal sees Institute off to winning start against Strabane Athletic

The Mayor Councillor Grace Uí Niallais has launched a Myth Busting Migration, What are the Facts, leaflet, published Derry City and Strabane District Council. Pictured at the launch are from left, Sameh Hassan, North West Islamic Association, Jonah Atos, Kabalikat in the North West, Doreen Murghi, Afro Caribbean Community Network and former Community Relations Council Chair, Peter Osbourne. Back from left, Martin Gallagher and Louise Kitson, DCSDC, Good Relations Team, Paul Douglas from The Executive Office and Amanda Biega from the Good Relations Team. Picture Martin McKeown. 05.08.26

Derry and Strabane council tackle myths around migration

Foyle Hospice’s Noel McMonagle, Donall Henderson and male staff encourage men to sign up for this year’s Male Walk/Run.

‘’Mon lads, let’s go for Foyle Hospice’

MaryClaire Kerlin, PEACE Officer, Tony Monaghan, Council's Regeneration Manager, Anne Carlin, Council's Regeneration Project Officer, John Fitzpatrick, ESC Construction Consultants, Johnny Booth, Irish Stone, Seamus Breslin, Creggan Enterprises, Jason Dougherty, Chairman of Londonderry Royal British Legion, David Thompson, Newgate Arts and Cultural Centre, Sarah Smallwoods, RAPID pictured at The Diamond War Memorial in Derry City Centre, one of four District war memorials which will be restored as part of an SEUPB-funded PEACE Plus project.

Four War Memorials in Derry and Strabane to undergo restoration

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Grace Ui Niallais pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the Guild Cafe, Guildhall with Tea Dance regular Liam Bradley, to announce the launch of a new series of Mayoral Tea Dances, welcoming residents from across the district to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and community spirit.

Derry and Strabane Mayor announces themed tea dances in support of Hive

Derry and Strabane recorded one of the highest rates of house price growth over the past quarter with the average cost of a home rising by 4.2 per cent (£8,551) from £203,962 to £212,513.

Derry/Strabane house prices rise again to £212,513

PropertyPal CEO, Jordan Buchanan.

House prices continuing to rise

Foyle SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin.

Derry tops jobless chart

Councillor Shauna Cusack.

Derry Councillor calls for Foyle Cup funding

Pictured from left are Darren Guy, Chair of Derry and Strabane PCSP; Peter Evans, Lead Community Safety Warden; Ivan Barr, Western District Commander, Community Rescue Service; Adam Donnell, PCSP Coordinator; and Constable Stafford, Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Water safety call to 'respect and safeguard vital life-saving equipment'

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