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Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh ‘hopeful’ as new search begins

The family of a teenager murdered and secretly buried by the IRA have spoken of their hope as a new search for his remains begins. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November 1975. Excavators will return to a site at ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Consultation begins on devolving tax powers to Northern Ireland

A public consultation on the possible devolution of some taxation powers to Stormont has been launched. Finance Minister Conor Murphy said it was time for a “mature discussion” on the potential for greater local control over tax. The only ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:50

Northern Ireland

Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh want daily ‘torment’ to end

The family of a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA said finding his remains would bring an end to their daily torment. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in ...

04 Oct 2022 at 03:35

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Derry's Re:Imagine pop up shop nominated for prestigious award

The Re:Imagine pop up shop initiative has been nominated for one of the top awards in UK retail. Despite only opening their doors to the public earlier this year, the initiative has been nominated for the Community Champion Award at ...

19 Aug 2022 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll

Liz Truss has pledged her commitment to uphold the United Kingdom as she hit out at politicians in the devolved administrations for playing “political games” rather than delivering for voters. The Foreign Secretary said that if she ...

13 Aug 2022 at 23:30

Local News

Growing waiting lists for care leaving thousands struggling, says MLA

Independent MLA Claire Sugden has said growing domiciliary care waiting lists are leaving thousands struggling, while costly alternatives are haemorrhaging money from the health service. Nearly 1,500 people were waiting for care ...

10 Aug 2022 at 16:37

Local News

Independent County Derry candidate wants to give 'decent representation'

A Dungiven man who this week has confirmed his intention to stand as an independent candidate for East Derry in the upcoming assembly elections says he wants to provide people with 'decent representation'. Despite not having ...

03 Mar 2022 at 13:00

Derry News

Derry woman turns hobby and talent into thriving business

Derry native, Jessica McCauley, has successfully turned her passion into a thriving business all whilst working at Derry's library. Wildflower custom designs, which specialises in handmade products such as bags and ...

22 Apr 2022 at 18:00

National News

Ukraine wakes to air sirens on Independence Day as war reaches six-month mark

Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, six months since the start of the Russian invasion. Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings ...

24 Aug 2022 at 10:18

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Review shows fundamental change needed at Invest NI, claims Derry MLA

SDLP Jobs and Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed the release of the Independent Review’s report into Invest NI, which found that “profound change” is required. The review found change was ...

11 Jan 2023 at 19:15

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Sinn Féin MLAs meet Economy Department on Invest NI Reform

Sinn Féin Economy spokesperson Caoimhe Archibald and former Finance Minister Conor Murphy today (Tuesday) met with the Department for Economy to discuss the reform of Invest NI. The meeting follows the ...

17 Jan 2023 at 15:15

Arts & Entertainment

Former Top Gear host apologises to Harry and Meghan over article

Jeremy Clarkson has said he emailed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Christmas Day to apologise over his column in The Sun newspaper in which he said he “hated” Meghan. The piece, in which the ...

16 Jan 2023 at 15:50

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