Derry City and Strabane District Council21 hrs agoEverything you need to know about the Foyle Maritime FestivalThe four-day celebration of Derry's maritime history will see the banks of the Foyle transformed into a mix of spectacle, colour and history.21 hrs ago3 days agoTheatre to remain shut until 2027 amid repairs after water damageThe theatre closed in September last year and was previously expected to remain shut for about six months.3 days ago1 Jun 2026New mayors installed across Northern IrelandMost councils in Northern Ireland have elected new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Councillor given one-month suspension over social media postBBC News NI understands the post included a reference to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Derry and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025Figures from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) represent a major year-on-year boost for the local tourism sector,1 Jun 202626 May 2026New £5.2m cemetery opens amid burial capacity fearsThe new 30-acre site on Mullenan Road can provide for 3,500 burial plots.26 May 202622 May 2026Thousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime FestivalThe four-day event in June will see the River Foyle transformed into a major celebration of Derry's maritime history.22 May 202613 May 2026Group behind Halloween parade to cease operationsThe North West Carnival Initiative spent 20 years delivering the biggest Halloween event in Europe.13 May 20261 Apr 2026Major student accommodation development approved in DerryUlster University's Londonderry campus has around 6,500 students, with a target of 10,000 by 2032.1 Apr 2026...
