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County Derry woman recalls sailing unaccompanied to America as a child

April 1949 saw the historic signing of the NATO treaty. Ireland was officially declared a Republic that year, and the world was slowly emerging from the effects of the second World War. Yet a brave 17 year old girl set off unaccompanied to make the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:00

Local News

Bishop blesses new mural dedicated to Derry nun Sister Clare

A new mural dedicated to the Derry nun killed in an earthquake in South America almost six years ago has been blessed by the Bishop of Derry, Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown. Sister Clare Crockett died when a tremor with a magnitude 7.8 struck the ...

03 Feb 2022 at 12:43

National News

'Democracy was attacked' - Biden marks one year anniversary of Capitol Hill attack

US President Joe Biden has delivered what he declared was the “God’s truth” as the country marked the first anniversary of the US Capitol insurrection. The violent attack by Donald Trump’s supporters fundamentally changed Congress and ...

06 Jan 2022 at 20:54

National News

'Landmark year' - Tiktok reveals its 2021 Music Report

Pop star Ed Sheeran had the most-viewed artist’s account on TikTok this year, according to figures from the video-sharing platform. Sheeran, 30, launched three exclusive single previews from his album Equals on TikTok this year, and ...

13 Dec 2021 at 16:18

National News

US borders are open to international visitors from today

US borders are open to international visitors, starting from today, November 8, 2021. The United States imposed a travel ban on non-US citizens entering the country in March 2020 by former President Donald Trump, which has stayed ...

08 Nov 2021 at 12:20

National News

Woman dies after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on set of new movie Rust

A woman has died, and a man is injured after being shot on the set of the movie 'Rust' when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, actor in the film. The victim has been named as Halyna Hutchins, a 42-year-old director ...

22 Oct 2021 at 11:25

Arts & Entertainment

Britney Spears' sister speaks about involvement in singers conservatorship

The sister of Britney Spears has addressed her role in helping to end the singer’s conservatorship, insisting: “I did take the steps to help.” Actress Jamie Lynn Spears, 30, has written about the pressures that came with ...

12 Jan 2022 at 17:50

What's On

Irish and Northern Irish actors to be honoured at U.S. film festival this year

An Irish actress and Northern Irish actor are among eight to be honoured at a film festival in California this year. Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan (Belfast) will join West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose and Licorice ...

08 Jan 2022 at 22:23

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US Navy veterans return to Derry for reunion

United States Navy veterans who were based in the Navy’s Derry bases are back in town for a reunion, 46 years after the final base was decommissioned. The Naval Communication Station (NAVCOMMSTA) Derry Alumni ...

03 Aug 2023 at 18:30

Arts & Entertainment

Star Wars icon to make Marvel debut in new Captain America movie

Harrison Ford will play the president of the United States in the upcoming instalment of the Captain America franchise. Rumours of the veteran Hollywood actor’s entry in the MCU were circulated, but the news ...

15 Feb 2023 at 10:58

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Derry News always first with the news

Maidin mhaith. Here is the front page of today's Derry News. First with the news every week. Irish America supportive of Unity Referendum. Foyle Hospice charity shop burgled. Alliance party opens Derry ...

30 Mar 2023 at 07:30

Local News

WATCH: Amelia Earhart discusses her solo flight across Atlantic after landing in Derry (May 1932)

Today, Sunday 21st May, marks the anniversary of when Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932. Flying from Newfoundland in Canada, Amelia landed in '"Gallagher's ...

21 May 2023 at 22:46

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