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Housing Executive investment in Derry City and Strabane District Council area during 2025/26 amounted to £51.18m.

NIHE interim CEO Catherine McFarland says body invested £51.18m in 2025/26

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

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

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba mattresses slashed by up to 30%

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba payday event offers savings on mattresses, pillows and bedding

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

The £70 heated throw for autumn

The £70 heated throw I’m eyeing for autumn

The SUMMER26UKI code adds three months to qualifying Instant Ink trials, but customers need to meet HP's eligibility rules.

HP offers up to nine months of Instant Ink free

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Dyson V10 Total Clean cordless vacuum is now £150 cheaper at £299.

Dyson V10 gets a hefty £150 price cut
A popular Dyson cordless vacuum has had £150 knocked off its price, with the V10 Total Clean now £299 instead of £449.
Rochelle Barrand

Purplebricks can carry out virtual valuations, without having to send someone to your house - we found out how it works by putting it to the test

I tried a Purplebricks virtual valuation – and I was surprised by it

Damian Wilson, CEO of Share Energy

Share Energy announces 12.61% tariff increase in wake of Middle East volatility

The £100 digital pre-paid card scheme will support around 340,000 households. Photo: BMCD.

£100 Home Heating Oil support scheme opens

The Lepro O1 AI Smart Floor Lamp can display 16 million colours and react to music using its built-in microphone

This smart floor lamp is now £90 cheaper

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler overnight. Stock image.

If you always get too hot at night this new mattress tech could help

The latest giveaway from Raffle House is worth £2.3 million - and this is what that sort of money gets you in London

See inside the £2.3m London dream home you could win for £15

The electric fireplace offers 12 flame colours, five brightness levels and two heat settings

This 60-inch electric fireplace costs £79

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a ship sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. (Photo by AFPTV / AFP via Getty Images).

Middle East conflict sparks 8.98% winter price hike for Derry gas customers

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4
One winner will choose between a furnished four-bedroom home with a tennis court, spa and BMW M4, or an enormous £1.5 million cash alternative.
Gareth Butterfield

The Synchronous Condenser project being delivered by Statkraft UK at Coolkeeragh.

New Synchronous Condenser to support carbon energy transition under construction

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler during hot summer nights. Stock photo.

New Simba mattress created with tech to keep you cooler at night

I tried several different bedding styles to find my favourite for comfort and luxury. Pictured is Luff Sleep bedding.

Review: I tried four different bedding sets and found my winner

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

Overgrown garden and debris.

Call for laws on derelict houses after rats infestation

These Fine Bedding Company bedding buys could help create a softer, cosier sleep set-up.

The £70 bedding upgrade that made for a more comfortable night's sleep

The Philips 3300 Series uses a ceramic grinder and LatteGo milk system to prepare six hot and iced coffee options

Philips coffee machine is now less than half price

The Horizon Adventurer 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress combines pocket springs with bamboo-infused memory foam for a balance of comfort and support.

I tried this Horizon hybrid mattress and here's what I thought

Online Home Shop's hot pink bow-print storage box has helped me tidy away household items that have looked unsightly in my home for years.

The pretty storage buys making my home feel instantly more organised

A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026

I have found the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress offers responsive support and pressure-relieving comfort.

I found the perfect balance of softness and support with this mattress

Plans for three new homes in Derry have been submitted to Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Plans for three new homes on Lowry’s Lane in Derry

The Casima four-seater garden set combines comfortable seating with a stylish coffee table for a relaxed outdoor space.

Review: I tried a £225 garden furniture set - what I loved and didn't

View of Derry from Eskaheen.

Derry and Strabane house prices higher than Belfast

The SOLACE+CO Lola Egg Chair has a cocoon-like shape, cushioned seat and gentle swinging motion.

I finally bought a garden egg chair – and wish I’d done it years ago

The Hotpoint Total No Frost 50/50 Fridge Freezer with VitalCare brings modern features including no frost technology.

Hotpoint No Frost fridge freezer review: Is it worth it?

The Tapo TC82 records in 2K and can save motion clips locally without a compulsory monthly subscription

This £40 security camera needs no monthly fee

The number of licensed of Houses of Multiple Occupation in Derry and Strabane has increased by 33 per cent to 250 over the past two years.

Derry licensed HMOs up by 33 per cent to 250 in two years

Off the beaten track. . . Enjoying a new woodland walkway in the Waterside area of Derry/Londonderry which was funded by Department for Communities and delivered by the Housing Executive are, left to right, Liam Lynch, Housing Executive Grounds Supervisor, North Region, Sharon Mc Cullagh, Deputy Director, Community Empowerment Division, Department for Communities, Eddie Doherty, Housing Executive West Area Manager and Linda Watson, Manager of Caw Nelson Drive Action Group. The new walkway which cost £28k links the Crescent Link to Kilfennan Country Park.

Caw woodland walkway - a step in the right direction

Wowcher’s £199 four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes two chairs, a loveseat and glass-topped table.

4-seater garden furniture set slashed to £199

YouGarden Bright Autumn and Winter Collection with 30 garden-ready pansies, violas and wallflowers for £19.97

£19.97 plant bundle can revive a tired garden for autumn

The £1.8 million prize package includes properties in Lancashire and Spain, two cars and £50,000

Win two homes, two cars and £50,000 in this 19p competition

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords need to know

The white Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo coffee machine is reduced from £95 to £52 at Amazon

This compact Lavazza coffee machine is now £52

The black soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker is currently reduced from £39.99 to £24.98

Amazon’s popular soundcore speaker is now under £25

August is an ideal time to start planning ahead for spring.

Plant these tulips now for spring bouquets

The Siemens EQ500 TQ513GB1 makes a wide range of coffee drinks and can prepare two cups at once for added convenience.

Siemens EQ500 review: Worth the investment?

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