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Directors, Kiefer McConnellogue (left), Christopher Shiels (centre) alongside newly appointed Recruitment Manager, Sean Doherty (right). Sean Doherty appointed to lead multi-sector job placement from Derry base. Swift Shift, the Derry‑built platform connecting hospitality businesses with workers for individual shifts, has announced a major expansion across the North West as it broadens its recruitment services beyond hospitality and into a wider range of industries.

Recent price trends continue to reflect ‘wider economic uncertainty’, Lloyds said. The average UK house price increased on a month-on-month basis for the first time in four months in June, according to an index. Property values rose by 0.2% month on month typically in June, marking the first monthly increase since February, Lloyds said. Annual house price growth also accelerated to reach 0.6% in June, from 0.5% in May. Across the UK, the average property value in June was £299,330.

Honorary degree celebrates a lifetime of international commercial success and community dedication The director and founder of Alchemy Technology Services, John Harkin OBE has received an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of global business success and his continued investment in the economic and social future of the North-West.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has paid tribute to Coleraine Football Club's Irish Cup heroes during a special event held in Coleraine. The Council event, organised in partnership with Coleraine Connect, followed a Notice of Motion proposed by Alderman Mark Fielding and seconded by Councillor Tanya Elder, calling on Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to formally recognise the achievements of Ruaidhri Higgins' Irish Cup-winning side.

General view of Derry Quay during the Foyle Maritime Festival. | DCSDC / Lorcan Doherty Click Energy chief Andy Porter reflects on a vibrant, high-energy weekend for local business. Andy Porter, Managing Director of Click Energy, highlights the significant economic impact and logistical success of the Foyle Maritime Festival observed from the company's Timberquay offices.

EA Chairperson Mervyn Storey with Winners Hugh McSorley and Sharon Mallett of Thornhill College and David Malcom, DE Permanent Secretary | EA Derry school praised for using Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini to personalise pupil learning Local pupils are benefiting from more creative and inclusive learning thanks to digital technology, as outlined in the judges’ report for the 2025-26 Northern Ireland Schools ICT Excellence Awards.

Local residents stretch and connect at Lisneal College Assembly Hall to mark the global movement International Day of Yoga took place in Derry’s Lisneal College under the global theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" 1. Mayor Grace Uí Niallais with the Consulate General of India, Ms. Kiran Khatri and local organiser, Mukesh Churgh taking part in the special community celebration of the International Day of Yoga held in Lineal College Assembly Hall on Saturday. Tom Heaney (nwpresspics) 2.

Brian Óg’s secure a comfortable win over Faughanvale to move within three points of league leaders Brian Óg’s Steelstown continued their fine form in Division One with a comfortable seven-point win over struggling Faughanvale, moving up to seventh in the table and leaving their opponents rooted to the bottom. 1. Steelstown’s Brian Ogs Donncha Gilmore solos the ball up the field against Faughanvale at John McLaughlin Park, Greysteel, on Sunday. Tom Heaney (nwpresspics) 2.

31-year-old was charged with three counts of making threats to kill different people, disorderly, non-fatal strangulation, criminal damage and false imprisonment. A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court facing 10 charges including threats to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. John Sweeney (31) of Lawrence Hill in Derry was charged with a series of offences that were said to have occurred on July 4.

Derry Magistrates' Court | Iconic Media Derry man with 136 previous convictions asks for trial date to set "as soon as possible" A serving prisoner in Maghaberry Prison who today asked a judge to fix a date for his upcoming trial "as soon as possible" was told that no date was available until December at the earliest. The defendant, Cavan White, 35, from the Rossnagalliagh area of Derry, has a criminal record of 136 previous convictions as well as 38 breaches of court bail.