By Jonathan Cullen The upcoming documentary Building A Village received its world premiere at The Playhouse in Derry at an event highlighting the film’s themes of community and connection. The premiere, on the second anniversary celebrations for community group Derry Meet Ups, also marked the group’s rebranding as Clann&Co as the community organisation hopes to
The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium has become the first ground in the League of Ireland to receive an international designation celebrating peace and reconciliation through football. The Peace Field initiative will see the Lone Moor Road stadium twinned with Flanders Peace Field in Mesen, Belgium – the site of the First World War Christmas Truces
Local people have the chance to give their views on the services on offer at Pilots Row Youth and Community Centre, as part of an ongoing public consultation exercise. The consultation has been running since December and has been extended to allow further engagement, including an additional public information event scheduled to take place on
By Dave Bradley The welcome for refugees in Northern Ireland trying to escape persecution has fallen since 2022 with the Fermanagh and Omagh Council District (FOCD) in the bottom two. That’s according to the results of a yearly poll carried out by Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey to examine public attitudes to asylum
By Philomena McInaw Incidences of domestic violence typically rise due to increased family pressures at Christmas but help is available. Relate NI is a dedicated organisation providing relationship support and counselling services in Northern Ireland. By offering personalized guidance tailored to the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families, they aim to help people improve
By Rhiannon Muise Carl Frampton is “delighted to be supporting the launch of Good Relations Week 2024.” Good Relations week is a multi-dimensional event that a multitude of education providers, businesses and exhibitionists can get involved in. Former professional boxer and two- weight world champion Carl Frampton showed his support for Good Relations week, stating
By Laura O’Neill Desk job to designer! Derry woman Lisa McLaughlin will showcase her eco-friendly children’s bedding and accessories brand at her local craft fair in the Guildhall this November. After 20 years as a civil servant Lisa returned to education to study Textiles at North West Regional College. During the Covid pandemic, after deciding
