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Derry schoolgirls thrilled to learn the basics of coding for developing videogames

A group of local girls have recently finished a course introducing them to the world of coding and the building blocks required to make video games. The girls aged between 10 to 13 learned the skills necessary to code as part of a ‘Girls Make Games’ ...

20 Feb 2022 at 19:23

Derry News

Derry medical officer to receive Queen’s Ambulance Medal in this year’s birthday honours

Altnagelvin's Supervisor and Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officer, Craig Wilson, is to receive the Queen’s Ambulance Medal in Her Majesty's birthday honours this year. Craig has been working as part of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) ...

02 Jun 2022 at 13:06

National News

Taoiseach hears judge-led review will not get to the ‘heart of toxic culture’ in army

A group of women alleging bullying, misogyny and violence within the Irish armed forces has warned the Taoiseach that a judge-led review will not get to the “heart of the toxic culture” in the army. Members of the Women of Honour group made the ...

31 Jan 2022 at 16:35

Derry News

Derry lecturer awarded MBE for her voluntary service during the pandemic

A Derry lecturer at North West Regional College has been awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours list. Angela Thompson, who lectures in Health and Social Care, was given an MBE for her Voluntary Service in Northern Ireland, particularly ...

21 Jan 2022 at 19:00

Local News

Derry screening of ‘The Life of Saint Columba’ at the Playhouse

The Playhouse played host to the screening of the premiere of a short film on ‘The Life of Saint Columba’ with 85 local school children attending. The film, starring children from Fountain, Nazareth House and Long Tower Primary Schools was ...

20 Jun 2022 at 11:38

Arts & Entertainment

Director of new Hollywood blockbuster hails natural beauty of Northern Irish filming sites

Blessed with enchanting forests and dramatic coastlines, Northern Ireland has provided a backdrop for countless glossy films and fantasy TV shows. The latest big-screen epic to make the most of the superb scenery is Dungeons & Dragons: ...

27 Mar 2023 at 10:28

Northern Ireland

Ex-DUP mayor stripped of MBE after conviction for sex offence

A former DUP mayor has been stripped of his MBE after a conviction for a sex offence. Thomas Hogg, who resigned from the party in 2019, was mayor of Newtownabbey in 2014/15. He also resigned from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough ...

22 Aug 2023 at 19:28

County Derry Post

Mayor welcomes New Year Honours recipients to Cloonavin

A special reception has been held in Cloonavin to recognise residents of the Borough included in The King’s New Year Honours list. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan hosted the event and was ...

20 Feb 2024 at 10:13

Northern Ireland

Broadcaster Pamela Ballantine made MBE on first anniversary of cancer diagnosis

Northern Ireland broadcaster Pamela Ballantine has reflected on a “life-affirming” year after being made an MBE on the first anniversary of her breast cancer diagnosis. The UTV star, who is recovering from cancer ...

29 Dec 2023 at 22:30

Northern Ireland

Oscar-winning actor James Martin ‘cried his eyes out’ at MBE honour

Belfast Oscar-winning actor James Martin has told how he “cried his eyes out” after learning he was to be made an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Martin, who has Down’s syndrome, said he hoped the honour would ...

29 Dec 2023 at 22:52

Home

Derry council congratulates Honours recipients

Derry City and Strabane District Council is to send letters of congratulations to local people included on the British New Year Honours List. The proposal by Ald Niree McMorris (DUP) was seconded by Ald Darren ...

05 Feb 2024 at 12:45

Local News

NWRC trainees receive £1k scholarships from The Honourable The Irish Society

Three students studying traineeships at North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Greystone Campus, have each been presented with a scholarship worth £1,000 by The Honourable the Irish Society. This is the second ...

13 Feb 2024 at 14:52

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