Derry News

Translink put out a number of cost-cutting measures to public consultation citing ‘significant financial pressures’. Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister has said the UK Treasury needs to “get real” about the budgetary settlement being offered to Northern Ireland, as she was questioned about proposed cuts to public transport in the region.

The late Peter O'Donnell, Donegal's Mr Boxing. | Iconic Over 400 young boxers prepare to compete in a major new fixture on the Irish sporting calendar More than 400 young boxers from across Ireland and Britain will descend on Clonmany this weekend for the inaugural Peter O’Donnell Box Cup, held in memory of one of Donegal boxing’s best-known figures. Hosted by the County Donegal Boxing Board, the tournament will take place at Clonmany Community Centre on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October.

Derry Court House. DER2126GS - 075 25-year-old was also handed a three-year restraining order at Derry Magistrate's Court after being described as ‘out of control’ during the family dispute A man has been given probation at Derry Magistrate's Court today for 'torturing and tormenting' his father. Fergal Donaghy (25) of Cloneen Drive in Moneymore was sentenced for one count of threatening and abusive behaviour towards his father on April 19 2026.

DCI Neil McGuinness departs Bradford Court in Belfast after giving evidence at the Omagh Bombing Inquiry Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness gave evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry on Tuesday. There were “significant failings” in the use of a police computer database by the RUC during its investigation into the Omagh bombing in 1998, a senior detective has said.

Premier Car Parts team Jordan and Paul Hone are among the starters ready for the Brown & Brown Northern Ireland Forest Rally Challenge final.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson A DUP delegation pressed Jon Boutcher to demonstrate that the law would be enforced. Northern Ireland’s chief constable has been pressed over the “anger” that “lawbreaking” in the Drumcree dispute has been seen to have won. Jon Boutcher has stood over the policing of the impasse in Portadown, Co Armagh, over the last two weeks, pointing out that no serious disorder broke out at the former flashpoint which saw violence in the 1990s.

Jim McCafferty Photography School children discover how local government works and why their personal community voices matter. As part of Local Democracy Week, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Grace Uí Niallais welcomed more than 200 pupils from schools across the city and district to the Guildhall for a special 'Meet the Mayor' event.

Hand out image of Patrick McDonagh Patrick McDonagh, 37, was awaiting trial for blackmail and money laundering-related offences. Police have launched a manhunt after a remand prisoner absconded during compassionate leave. Patrick McDonagh, 37, failed to return to HMP Maghaberry on Thursday March 12 where he had been on remand awaiting trial for blackmail and money laundering-related offences. A police spokesperson said despite extensive efforts to locate and arrest him, McDonagh has evaded police.

Research by CompareNI.com has revealed the impact motoring offences could have on insurance costs, with premiums climbing from 12 - 101% across all age groups, depending on the number of convictions. | Getty Images Young drivers in Northern Ireland with just one motoring conviction could be forking out over a third more for their car insurance than those with a clean record, according to new data.

Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows Mr Burrows made the apology to the Assembly on Tuesday following the incident on Monday. Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has apologised after being spotted in the Assembly chamber wearing an AirPod. It came during a lengthy debate around petitions of no confidence in First Minister Michelle O’Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers over their handling of the Drumcree dispute.