By Izzy Bland A former student has donated over 100 Empire Magazine editions going back over two decades to NWRC.  Many of them feature interviews with emerging directors who went on to huge success as well as iconic films including Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Paul McElwee from Strabane, graduated in journalism from […]

By Rhiannon Muise A Derry band, whose members are all neurodiverse, are playing a gig at the Millennium Forum next month, The High-End Dead include Aidan Lynch (keyboardist), Owen Coyle (lead singer), Jack McHale (Band Manager), Caoilte Canning (Drummer) and Jason Welsh (drummer and vocalist). The band share a common ground not only with music, […]

By Tracey Villa An action plan for services for women is to be implemented in Northern Ireland over the next few years. The Women’s Health Action Plan will focus on areas which cover the whole life course, including fertility and pregnancy, post-natal healthcare, baby loss, menopause, and gynaecological services. Lack of women’s health services have […]

By Laura O’Neill Strabane will celebrate St Patricks Day with an array of music and drama activities on Sunday March 17. The much-loved annual parade will depart from Melmount Road at the Holy Cross Primary School at 2pm. The parade will move to Bridge Street, Market Street, Abercorn Square, Railway Road and finish in Dock […]

By Dave Bradley Experienced individuals with a knack for repairing electrical items are being called on to use their skills to keep electricals out of land fill. Recycle your Electricals research has shown that the majority of people believe recycling is a good thing. Derry City and Strabane District Council and Repair & Share Foyle […]

By Anne Kelly Householders in Donegal are to be given special bins and other equipment to help them separate food waste from other refuse. Household waste collectors in the county will be taking part in the National Food Waste Recycling Project this year to help households to separate their waste and to reduce contamination in […]

By Izzy Bland A former student has donated over 100 Empire Magazine editions going back over two decades to NWRC.  Many of them feature interviews with emerging directors who went on to huge success as well as iconic films including Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Paul McElwee from Strabane, graduated in journalism from […]

By Rhiannon Muise A Derry band, whose members are all neurodiverse, are playing a gig at the Millennium Forum next month, The High-End Dead include Aidan Lynch (keyboardist), Owen Coyle (lead singer), Jack McHale (Band Manager), Caoilte Canning (Drummer) and Jason Welsh (drummer and vocalist). The band share a common ground not only with music, […]

By Laura O’Neill Strabane will celebrate St Patricks Day with an array of music and drama activities on Sunday March 17. The much-loved annual parade will depart from Melmount Road at the Holy Cross Primary School at 2pm. The parade will move to Bridge Street, Market Street, Abercorn Square, Railway Road and finish in Dock […]

By Ramy Abou-Setta Jenni Doherty, owner of Little Acorns Bookstore, who will be the Festival Advisor at the upcoming Spread The Word Literary Festival being held at the Waterside Theatre between February 6 and 11. Little Acorns Bookstore is the largest North-West independent bookstore based in Derry/Londonderry – With a collection of over 60,000 new […]

By Anne Kelly Plans for pitch upgrade works at the Foyle Arena and Bishop’s Field are a step closer to reality after the latest announcement of funding from the UK Government and the Irish FA was made this week.The works are two of 17 projects across Northern Ireland that will receive a share of £5.66m […]

By Anne Kelly A special all inclusive deal for access to leisure centres in the North West has been announced by Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Christmas promotion is offering discounted three month all inclusive membership packages for its leisure centres for £85 or £65 concessionary. All inclusive members who sign up to […]

By Sean Kelly A local entrepreneur has had success in developing a ‘revolutionary’ new dating app. Derry-born Mani Kular, 31, created the app ToDate after being frustrated with existing dating apps. ToDate places more focus on activity-based matching. The user selects the activity they are interested in – such as a walk or going for […]

Students are being encouraged to explore opportunities for self employment with the help of a wraparound package of support. This week saw the launch of Go Succeed, an innovative programme designed to bolster local entrepreneurs and businesses on their journey to success. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of 11 local Councils and funded by the […]

By Stephen Harkin City of Derry Airport is making it easier for people with a disability, accessibility and age-related challenges to travel. The airport collaborated with the Consumer Council NI and Derry City and Strabane District Council to host a special Accessibility Audit event. The initiative, which coincided with the International Day of Persons with […]

By Izzy Bland Local food partnership, the Acorn Food Network, has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Bronze award. Their success in promoting healthy, local and sustainable food in the Derry City/Strabane council area has led to their recognition for the award. The Sustainable Food Places programme is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and […]