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The percentage of children living in temporary accommodation is highest in Derry City and Strabane.

1,109 children in Derry and Strabane living in temporary accommodation Daire Ní Chanáin

The crowd at Radio One's Big Weekend, at Ebrington Square in Derry during the City of Culture year in 2013. (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Eastwood suggests potential transfer of Ebrington Square to Council Kevin Mullan

New safety campaign launched in Derry today to prevent accidents at work

New safety campaign launched in Derry to prevent accidents at work Staff Reporter

The Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue pictured with staff and contributors at the launch of the 'All About Us' comic book by Mencap NI at their Bishop Street offices recently. Included are, from left, seated, Chris, Odhran, Conor and Liam, standing, Maureen Clarke, Ryan, Ruth Brolly, Nigel McAllister, Service Manager, Danny McLaughlin, Revolve Comics, Hayley Devine, Christopher and Elaine Mullen.

Exciting new comic book created by Mencap trainees and Revolve Comics Staff Reporter

There are plans for a new Skate Park to be constructed for Derry & Strabane. (File picture: Image by JayMantri from Pixabay)

Skate Park plans: Residents' meeting after preferred site identified Brendan McDaid

Derry & Strabane Council expressed support for Fiona Donohoe and her family three years on from the body of her son Noah (14) being found in Belfast. (File picture / Pacemaker)

Noah Donohoe: Council express support for family on 3rd anniversary Brendan McDaid

Jon McCourt

Jon McCourt to be proposed for Freedom of the City next week

Council offices

Council to dip into reserve to cover £6.52m deficit Kevin Mullan

The cost-of-living payment was agreed between the Housing Executive and NIPSA and Unite in March.

Council urging Stormont release of agreed cost-of-living boost to HE workers Kevin Mullan

The foyer at Foyle Arena on Friday.

The craic from the count at Foyle Arena Brendan McDaid

Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill with the 13 of the party's new councillors and Ciara Ferguson, MLA.

Historic breakthrough for Sinn Féin Kevin Mullan

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).

First count under way for cityside wards in Derry & Strabane Brendan McDaid

The election count has got under way at Foyle Arena in Derry this morning.

Derry & Strabane Council election count under way Brendan McDaid

First Derry councillors to be declared Kevin Mullan

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Derry & Strabane Council car parking fees hiked by 20p an hour Brendan McDaid

People Before Profit candidate Damien Doherty.

Tories ‘exploiting crisis’ claims candidate Doherty

Sinn Fein candidate Sandra Duffy on the Racecourse Road.

Review of road safety measures on Derry's Racecourse Road called for Brendan McDaid

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Cityside Council leisure centres to close on Bank Holiday Monday Brendan McDaid

Derry & Strabane Council offices.

Spending review on Derry City compared to Strabane District to be compiled Gillian Anderson

Guildhall.

Council backs Derry Call Centre campaign Gillian Anderson

Alliance Colr. Rachael Ferguson.

New report on floodlighting potential for sport facilities Gillian Anderson

Derry CIty & Strabane District Council offices on Strand Road.

Councillors defer pay rise decision Gillian Anderson

Swift Shift co-founders Christopher Shiels and Paul Leonard.

Derry duo launch ‘Swift Shift’ platform for hospitality firms and workers Luke McCallion

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

Striking Roads Services workers picket the Depart for Infrastructure Woodburn Roads depot on Crescent Road recently. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 15

Derry reps call for abolition of 'prehistoric, abusive' DfI workers bonus system Gillian Anderson & Brendan McDaid

Derry & Strabane Council offices.

Royal Mail responds to criticism Gillian Anderson & Brendan McDaid

(L-R) Brian Anderson (RiverRidge), Roisin Clifford (Alchemy Technology Services), Daniel McGrath (Allstate NI), Clive Edgar (Fuelwise), Anna Doherty (CEO, Londonderry Chamber), Lorraine Allen (City Centre Initiative), Steve Fraser (City of Derry Airport), and Ros O'Hagan (Ulster University Business School)

Nominations open for Derry's annual North West Business Awards Daire Ní Chanáin

Mike Savage is a Greenway Development Officer with Derry City and Strabane District Council and for years he has worked on advancing the Strathfoyle Greenway Project.

Q&A with Best of Derry/ Bet McLean Green Champion nominee Mike Savage Staff reporter

The Brandywell under floodlights

Floodlighting Brandywell costs £52.48 per hour

The swimming baths at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry.

Free swim sessions for autistic children and adults in Derry & Strabane backed Gillian Anderson

The late John Allen.

Tributes to 'civil big man' John Allen Gillian Anderson

Young participants in a Derry parade.

Committee approve North West Carnival Initiative SLA extension Gillian Anderson

Derry's Millennium Forum.

Council commits to 5 year Millennium Forum agreement Gillian Anderson

Templemore Sports Complex swimming baths.

Derry Council coaching pay rate increases to £20 an hour

Derry city centre.

Derry & Strabane Council reserves to cover £5.5million overspend Gillian Anderson

Derry City and Strabane District Council office.

Derry and Strabane Council spent £34,925 on hotels in less than five years Kevin Mullan

School bus (file picture)

Derry & Strabane reps call for free school transport Gillian Anderson

Teachers’ unions members and supporters hold a strike rally in Guildhall Square recently. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 64

Derry & Strabane Council reps' solidarity with striking public sector workers Gillian Anderson

Derry & Strabane Mayor, Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy.

Derry & Strabane first to commit to accessibility for people with sight loss Gillian Anderson

Cars cross the controless border between Northern Ireland and Ireland at the Muff border between Derry and Donegal. (PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

ETA for international and non-Irish EU citizens branded 'ludicrous' Gillian Anderson

Potholes (File picture)

Pockmarked roads ‘damaging cars, infuriating people’ Gillian Anderson

The Housing Executive.

Derry reps call for rethink on Housing Executive 7% rent hike Gillian Anderson

2019: Councillor Angela Dobbins (left) with Parisa Khadem at the recent Culmore Community Festival 5K race. DER3618GS034

Deputy Mayor Angela Dobbins to stand down from Council Brendan McDaid

The Bishop Street parklet.

Bishop Street parklet scheme to stay until at least 2024 Brendan McDaid

Destruction following the earthquake.

Derry & Strabane Council to promote earthquake fundraising efforts Gillian Anderson

MICA.

Derry & Strabane Mica call to be amended amid fears of hefty bills Gillian Anderson

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Millennium Forum facing potential funding cut by Derry & Strabane Council Gillian Anderson

Sinéad McLaughlin MLA at Woodside Heights.

New signage in Derry estate will help with driver confusion - MLA Luke McCallion

One of the memorial plaques at Auschwitz - Birkenau (Brendan McDaid/ Derry Journal)

Holocaust Memorial Week minute’s silence motion leads to atrocities debate Gillian Anderson