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Pictured at the Lidl Business Breakfast in Derry-Londonderry are: (L-R): Gordon Cruikshanks, Regional Managing Director for Lidl Northern Ireland and Robert Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland

Investment would see Lidl expand its footprint by a further three stores

Council is calling for donations of old sewing machines.

Council issues call for old sewing machines

Mayor Ruairí McHugh with young people from the city and district and project partners at the formal announcement that Derry and Strabane has received UNICEF's Child Friendly Community designation.

Derry and Strabane crowned UNICEF Child Friendly City and District

Emma Smyth, Mayor Ruairi McHugh, John Gallagher, and Ethna Corless, at Newtownstewart Castle.

Mayor welcomes launch of new Heritage Maps

Londonderry puts on the biggest Halloween event in Europe.

Four nights of folklore, fireworks and fun planned for Derry Halloween

Mayor Ruairí McHugh with Erin Hamilton, Irish Language Officer, Amanda Biega, Good Relations Officer, and Pól Ó Frighil, Policy Officer (Languages). Picture: Martin McKeown

Series marks the 75th anniversary of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Mayor Ruairi McHugh launching Culture Night with Jack Macíomhair, seated, Director of Cultúrlann, and from left, Ryan Harling, Events/Festivals officer, Cultúrlann, Saoirse Barbour, Co-ordinator, Acadanh Ceoil, Peter Tracey, musician, Mary Delargy, Cultúrlann, and Sharon Meenan, Arts & Culture, Derry City & Strabane District Council.

Action-packed culture night programme

The Alley Theatre in Strabane is to close for six months for essential repairs.

Alley Theatre to close for around six months for essential repair works

Mayor Ruairí McHugh with DCSDC Age Friendly officer Pauline O'Neill. On the left is Alison Forbes, South West Aged Partnership, and right is Ellie Leonard, Western Health and Social Care Trust. Photo: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics

Budding artists and photographers asked to share their happy places

Some of the first medical graduates to qualify in Londonderry.

Mayor welcomes first cohort of Medical School graduates

Mayor Ruairí McHugh with James Huey, LegenDerry Food Network, Ciaran Doherty, Tourism Northern Ireland, and Erin McFeeley, Alchemy Technology Services.

Fabulous food par for the course at the LegenDerry Street Food Festival

Jennifer O’Donnell, Tourism Manager at Derry City & Strabane District Council, Odhran Dunne, Chief Executive at Visit Derry, and David Gilliland, managing partner at Brook Hall Estate. Picture: Martin McKeown

Derry and Strabane District Council celebrates tourism growth

Applications are open now Guildhall Craft Fair stalls in November.

Applications sought for 2025 Guildhall Craft Fair

Launching the EY Jazz Lounge are Aoife Warren, EY UKI Consulting Partner, Aeidin McCarter, Head of Culture with Derry City and Strabane District Council, and St Columb’s Hall Project Director Anne Marie Gallagher.

Jazz festival announces EY sponsorship

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Paul Sweeney, Northern Ireland chair, National Lottery Community Fund and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm Project manager, Community Foundation for Northern Ireland along with pupils from St Anne's Primary School, Derry Acorn Farm Partnership Team which includes, Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Conservation Volunteers, Community Garden Support, Developing Healthy Communities and Natural World Products

Derry’s Acorn Farm’s New Gate Lodge Garden is officially opened

A group of international golf tour operators and influencers invited by Tourism NI to sample the golf offering in the North-West ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in July, pictured at Portstewart Golf Club.

Tourism NI hosts international golf tour operators to showcase region
WITH just four months to go until The 153rd Open takes place at Royal Portrush, Tourism Northern Ireland has hosted a group of key international golf tour operators to shine a global spotlight on the region’s world-class golf offering.
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Russell Brown, Chair NI Judo, Marc McLaughlin, SmartPay NI, and Leisure and Sport Operations Manager at DCSDC Steve Setterfield.

Northern Ireland Judo Open is back at the Foyle Arena

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr at the launch of the Guinness Jazz Trail with Martin Venning, Guinness, musician and bar owner John Leighton and Aisling McCallion, Festival & Events Coordinator.

Swing into summer with the City of Derry Jazz Festival

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Council support for Nip it in the Bud campaign

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Deterrents considered to help prevent vandalism of council Christmas trees

Some of those who attended the Empower Her: Transforming Experiences into Enterprises event.

International Women’s Day marked with inspirational business event

The weekend trek was part of the Sperrin Walking programme, which continues across councils throughout March.

Perfect weather conditions for walking festival

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr launching the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations with performers from the North West Carnival Initiative.

Feast of family fun planned for St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr, with District Sports Forum members Bill Henderson (Institute FC) and Seamus McGilloway (Derry GAA), Keith Thompson, Sports Development Officer at council, and Jack McGinnis, Sports Development Assistant. Photo: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics

Nominations sought for 2025 Derry and Strabane Sports Awards

Launching the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund are Andri Gurca, William J Clinton Leadership Institute (QUB), and Danielle McNally, Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Businesses invited to find out about the benefits of digital transformation

Emer Maguire.

Power of female entrepreneurship set to be celebrated at GoSucceed event

Maria Boyle with daughter Darcy at a previous Tree Planting Day. Picture: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics

Volunteers sought to take part in tree planting day
DERRY City and Strabane District Council are seeking volunteers to take part in a special Tree Planting Day at Bay Road Park.
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Sign up now for the Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festival.

Register now to avoid missing out on Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festival

Julie holding wheel of cheese

LegenDerry Food Month showcases the art of cheese with Dart Mountain

'MakeyUppers' will lead the ‘Living Art – Stories behind the Art’ events.

Bringing art to life at the Tower Museum

The Derry By Fork Food Tour, February 22, is a guided culinary journey through Derry’s historic streets, sampling dishes crafted by its finest chefs and hearing stories of the city’s food heritage.

LegenDerry Food Month adds exciting new experiences

Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr launching the 2025 North West Angling Fair on the River Mourne with Angling and Fisheries Improvement Manager at the Loughs Agency Kelsie Geddis.

North West Angling Fair to return to banks of the Mourne in March

This week marked a milestone for the North West region as the Strabane Positive Energy District (PED) Local Green Deal (LGD) was officially signed.

Council signs up to Strabane’s Positive Energy District Local Green Deal

Shonagh Higginbotham, LMP Officer, Clare McGillion, Development and Engagement Officer, Northern Ireland Childminding Association, Trudy Doherty, Social Worker, Early Years Learning, Western Trust, and Nicki Gilleece, Manager, LMP. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

New programme aims to create job opportunities for Childminders

Registration is open for both the Waterside and Strabane Lifford half marathons.

Registrations open for 2025 Waterside and Strabane Lifford half marathons

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr at the Bud Club with Catriona Porter, Access and Inclusion Officer, DCSCC, and from left, Amy Harkin, Zara May McDaid, Gavin Melly and Matthew McLaughlin, Bud Club. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

Businesses urged to become JAM Card friendly

Making sure that Dungannon's Halloween evening went with a swing.

Huge crowds attend Dungannon Halloween event

Dr Malachy O'Neill, Ulster University Director of Regional Engagement, with council's Marketing Officer Jacqueline Whoriskey at the Guildhall. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

UU and council look forward to wicked Derry Halloween programme

At the launch of Island Voices are Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Pól Ó Frighil, Policy Officer, Erin Hamilton, Irish Language Officer, and Amanda Biega, Good Relations Officer, DCSDC.

Island Voices lecture series explores the theme of ‘Home’

There is a lot of spooky stuff going on in and around Strabane this month.

Packed programme of Halloween events unveiled for Strabane

Londonderry is getting set for this month's Halloween celebrations. Pic: Lorcan Doherty

Derry gets set to host the Carnival of the Dead this Halloween

The deal was signed at a special event attended by Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr, First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Secretary of State Hilary Benn and Minister for Finance Dr Caoimhe Archibald.

Financial Deal signing ‘a momentous day’ for Strabane

Council has approved a range of festive activities beginning in November.

Derry and Strabane get into the festive spirit

Burials could begin at the new cemetery as early as next year.

Planning green light for new cemetery

Local talent is being encouraged to perform at this year's Culture Night.

Local arts groups encouraged to showcase their work on Culture Night

The Guildhall and Tower Museum in Derry-Londonderry have received a prestigious international award from Tripadvisor.

TripAdviser award for Derry attraction

Craft designer-makers and artists who want to be part of this year's Guildhall Craft Fair can apply online now to host a stall.

Applications invited for Guildhall craft fair

Danielle McNally, Business Manager at Derry City and Strabane District Council, Andrei Gurca, QUB, and Maria McKeever, Business Officer at Derry City and Strabane District Council, at the Digital Transformation Programme Fund (DTFF) information session at the White Horse Hotel.

Information session helps companies boost digital transformation and growth

Members of the Sperrins Partnership

New plan set to boost the Sperrin area

The LegenDerry Food Village will be open from noon on Thursday, June 27, and each day of the festival.

LegenDerry cuisine on the menu at Foyle Maritime Festival

Mayor Lillian Seenoi-Barr with Junior Minister Aisling Reilly and Pamela Cameron, along with officials and group representatives at the launch.

Communities celebrate launch of £8 million PEACEPLUS programme

Glenda raises her arms in triumph after completing last month’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon.

Council leisure membership sets Glenda on right path

Jenna Mitchell and Brenda Plummer told of their business experiences.

Businesswomen enjoy vibrant networking event

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s fitness coaches Sean Hargan, Rosie O'Brien and Ron McGowan launching the ‘Let’s Get Moving, Let’s Get Started’ initiative at the Foyle Arena. Picture: Tom Heaney, NW Presspics

Take the first steps to a healthier life with council’s new fitness initiative

Norman Todd pictured during his triathlon in the Derg Valley Leisure Centre with front, Michelle McDougall, Siobhan Burns, and back, with DC&SDC Council Team, Robert Snodgrass, Fitness Instructor, Sean Harkin, Move More Coordinator, Vincent McCarron, Referral Program Consultant, Nik Monteith, Fitness Instructor, and Anthony McGonagle, Participation Retention Officer.

Irrepressible Move More participant Norman defies life changing health setbacks

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