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The Derry Credit Union Ladies' Committee in the 1960s.

MLAs stress Derry’s contribution to credit union movement as reforms progress

Planning application submitted for new Strabane Leisure Centre.

Strabane Leisure Centre planning application submitted

Tico the Shetland pony from Happy Hooves helps customers choose their tarot cards during a Halloween event at Brew and Bite Café.

Tico the shetland pony brings Halloween tarot readings to Brew and Bite Café

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell to attend 39th Foyle Film Festival

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Derry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, Head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI.

Archibald expects Derry jobs figures to ‘tick upwards’ with new Invest NI office

Queen's Quay

Liz Kimmins gives go ahead for the replacement of Queen’s Quay

The average price of a house in Derry and Strabane fell marginally to £211,716 in the third quarter of 2026 but remains at a level not seen since the months before the property crash of 2008.

Average Derry house price dips to £211k but still at high not seen since crash

A DC&SDC/DfI fly through of the Central Riverfront Project indicating the potential location of new civic offices.

Public to have say on emerging vision for £45m Central Riverfront project

City of Derry Airport.

APD potentially adding up to £30 on cost of Derry-Dublin return flight

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Mickey Cooper (left) with the new batch of PEACEPLUS tour guides.

Graduation of new PEACEPLUS tour guides celebrated

Chamber President Steven Lindsay.

The opportunity is ours to take

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street with the Budget Box. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2026: Executive to get an extra £270m through Barnett formula

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses with the Budget Box as he left 11 Downing Street. (Photo by Dylan Martinez / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

£100 energy payment, fuel freeze extension and tariff cut for beans & kerosene

Gordon Cruikshanks, Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland

4,868 people sign petition backing Lidl’s plans for new store in Derry

As a hairdresser, I love seeing people get creative with their hair.

Halloween - the perfect excuse to have fun with your look
Halloween is just around the corner, and if there’s one time of year you can get away with having absolutely wild hair, this is it! From towering beehives and backcombed to the end of its life, to bright colours, crazy curls and wigs that would give Morticia Addams a run for her money, Halloween is the perfect excuse to have a bit of fun with your look.
Margaret Doherty

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Derry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, Head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI.

Derry politicians welcome new Invest NI office at Ebrington Plaza

First cruise ship of the season Le Lapérouse, which had its inaugural call earlier this year.

Foyle Port to better record-breaking 2026 cruise season next year

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Derry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, Head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI.

Invest NI secures new office in Derry's Ebrington

Ian Luney

Potential to generate £0.5bn for economy and 5,500 jobs at Foyle Port by 2036

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Derry Girls and Game of Thrones actor Ian McElhinney.

Lidl shoppers being offered a chat with Derry Girls' Granda Joe

Stephen Kelly, CEO, Manufacturing NI.

The A5: Let this finally be the end of the beginning

Craig Park, Ritchies Clockmakers, Edinburgh, performing essential maintenance on Derry's Guildhall Clock back in 2007. Photo: Stephen Latimer

Clocks ‘fall’ back one hour at 2am on Sunday morning

Clodagh McAuley and her two-year-old daughter, Cadie-Rae, were among the first people to move into Maple Glen, the first neighbourhood in The Cashel.

Housing development The Cashel opens as first families receive new homes

Ferry Clever on Bishops Street.

'I feel very thankful to the people of Derry'
Five years ago, Derry man Chris Ferry launched what has since become a local success story, as Ferry Clever marks its fifth anniversary, the entrepreneur is reflecting on the journey and thanking the people of Derry for their unwavering support.
Jack Tibbetts

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The industry is full of different directions, and that’s one of the things I love most about it.

There's great career opportunities in the hair and beauty industry

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Dr Kathryn Harkin.

Derry AI expert appointed Visiting Professor at Ulster University

Roger Pollen, Head of FSB Northern Ireland.

Businesses need to act before the Brexit TSS change over

Post-primary pupils from Derry and Strabane who took part in a highly successful Future Pathways Careers Event

Derry/Strabane post-primary pupils enjoy successful careers event

Foyle Port successfully navigated swirling global supply chains, fuel markets and trade flows to record a robust financial position in 2025/26.

Foyle Port records healthy financial position amid global challenges

The post office will reopen at Supervalu on Greenhaw Road.

Post Office re-opening at Supervalu Greenhaw

Steve, Andrew, Eoin, Roisin, Tabi, Micah and Kate

Celebrations as Donemana Presbyterian Church marks 150th anniversary

FinTrU's north west office at Carlisle House.

FinTrU confirms ‘proposed restructuring’ affecting number of roles

Phil Redmond with Aodhán Harkin, Strabane Neighbourhood Renewal/Growth Partnership Chair and Deirdre Harte, Programme Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council at Let the Dance Begin. Picture Martin McKeown. 12.10.26

Strabane Town of Culture bid enters final stages

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

City of Derry Airport

APD puts Derry-Dublin route at ‘competitive disadvantage from outset’: Archibald

Attendees at Ulster University’s Business Breakfast, .Connecting Talent, Innovation and Growth in the North West..

Over 70 businesses benefit from Ulster University funded placements

The Deputy Mayor with some of the successful pitchers.

Pub finder and pint rating App wins Ultimate Pitch heat

North West Transport Hub.

Foyle Street Bus Centre and Transport Hub achieve platinum Translink honour

Pádraig Delargy has called for action over the issue of persistent ‘double taxation’ faced by cross-border workers in the Derry and Donegal area.

Delargy calls for action over ‘double taxation’ for Derry-Donegal workers

Simon Harris

Higher income tax ceiling up to €46k, welfare up €10, fuel excise cut extended

City of Derry Airport.

London being urged to drop air tax on Derry-Dublin leg of new flight

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

TechTides Youth 2025 winning team, Sparks DC, Jayden Tang Rebecca Furey and Sohmi Okoyomoh.

Young entrepreneurs can win upto £1,500 at Derry TechTides event

Margaret Doherty.

Hair To Go with Derry's Margaret Doherty & Co.

Chamber President says NW can seize ‘strongest economic opportunity'

Pictured (L-R) are: Niall Casey, Director of Skills and Competitiveness, Invest NI and Simon Adcock, Plant Manager, Nelipak.

Nelipak invests £480,000 in its Derry workforce

Garrett Mallon, Managing Director, Desmond Motors

Electric and hybrid sales driving growth at Desmond Motors – View from the Foyle

Pictured at The Waterfoot Hotel in Derry-Londonderry are Michael O’Neill, Deputy General Manager and Laura Davies, General Manager. The new management team has outlined a long-term investment strategy to modernise and enhance the hotel, while building on its established position within the city’s tourism and hospitality sector.

Waterfoot Hotel in Derry acquired by local hotelier

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