Derry City and Strabane District Council4 days agoNew mayors installed across Northern IrelandMost councils in Northern Ireland have elected new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.4 days ago4 days agoCouncillor given one-month suspension over social media postBBC News NI understands the post included a reference to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).4 days ago4 days agoDerry 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,4 days ago26 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 202616 Mar 2026'Pointless' to stay open due to regeneration work, trader saysBusiness owners in Castlederg say they are frustrated by the impact construction work is having on the town.16 Mar 202614 Feb 2026How much are rates going up in your council area?Belfast and Derry City and Strabane have the biggest increases, while Fermanagh and Omagh have the lowest.14 Feb 2026...
