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PSNI Inspector Yvonne McManus has thanked the public for their help following an appeal to find the girl

Girl missing from Derry found safe and well

A four-year-old girl who was reported missing from Derry yesterday has been found safe and well.

The PSNI is under investigation for how it handled a Black Lives Matter protest in Derry last June

Ombudsman to investigate policing of Derry protest

Northern Ireland's Police Ombudsman is to investigate alleged "inconsistencies" between the PSNI's engagement with organisers of the Black Lives Matter protest in Derry and the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey.

Ulster • 26 May 21

The PSNI said that the Police Ombudsman has been informed and is investigating the shooting

Ombudsman investigating after man shot by PSNI in Derry

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is investigating an incident during which a man was shot in the chest by police.

Ulster • 18 Apr 21

The 33 year-old man is accused of murdering the woman in August 2020

Co Derry man in court charged with murder of woman

A County Derry man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering a 21-year-old woman.

Courts • 07 Mar 21

A PSNI spokesman said there are no further details at this stage

Homes evacuated after security alert in Coleraine

Four suspicious objects have been found in a Christmas Eve security alert in Coleraine, Co Derry.

Regional • 24 Dec 20

Tributes to John Hume have come from across the world and the political spectrum

Mourners told John Hume made peace visible in darkness

The funeral of former SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate John Hume, the politician widely regarded as the most influential figure in the peace process, has been held in St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry.

Ireland • 05 Aug 20

A candle burns at Áras an Uachtaráin for John Hume

People light candles for peace in tribute to John Hume

The family of John Hume said the "heartfelt and sincere condolences" they have received have been "immensely comforting" and urged people to "light a candle for peace" and adhere to Covid-19 guidelines ahead of his funeral.

Ireland • 05 Aug 20

The Public Health Agency has set up a mobile testing unit in Limavady to test and contact trace people to prevent the spread of the disease

NI health authorities not looking at Limavady lockdown

Northern Ireland's Department of Health said it is not looking at a localised lockdown in Limavady, Co Derry at this time.

Ulster • 17 Jul 20

Health Minister Robin Swann said these clusters had been 'long anticipated'

Covid cluster identified in Derry after house gathering

The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland has identified a cluster of Covid-19 cases in the Limavady area in Derry.

Ulster • 16 Jul 20

Lyra McKee was shot dead by dissident republicans in 2019

Firearm charges in Lyra McKee murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have charged a 27-year-old man with possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.

Ireland • 15 Jul 20

Workers at the Meadowbank Sports Arena are making up to two million face masks a week

How a Derry blinds company struck up the perfect match

Last year the Meadowbank Sports Arena was used as a Count Centre for European and Westminster elections. These days it is churning out up to two million face masks every week - and it's all thanks to an unlikely partnerhsip.

Coronavirus • 05 May 20

Paul McIntyre pictured as he was brought to court

Man charged with murder of Lyra McKee

A 52-year-old man from Derry has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

Ulster • 13 Feb 20

Man, 19, dies following two-car collision in Co Derry

A 19-year-old man has died in a two-car collision in Co Derry in the early hours of this morning.

Ulster • 01 Jan 20

McDonald's said it did not intend to insensitively reference any historical event

McDonald's apologises for bloody sundae Halloween ad

McDonald's in Portugal has apologised for advertising a Halloween-themed ice cream with the slogan 'Sundae Bloody Sundae'.

News Lens • 31 Oct 19

Emma DeSouza (pictured with her husband Jake) lost a challenge by the British Home Office

Varadkar: UK law out of step with Good Friday Agreement

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is his view that British citizenship laws are out of step with the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ireland • 16 Oct 19

Man shot in both legs in Derry

A man has been shot in both legs in Derry.

Ulster • 08 Oct 19

Man due to appear in court in Derry tomorrow

Man on attempted child abduction charges in Derry

A 46-year-old man has been charged with six counts of attempted child abduction in Derry.

Ulster • 06 Oct 19

The 'Derry Girls' jerseys have helped to revive the shirt-making industry in the city

'Derry Girls' jerseys revive industry in the city

The Managing Director of O'Neills sportswear has told RTÉ how the success of 'Derry Girls' has inspired its latest range of jerseys and helped to revive the fortunes of the city's shirt-making industry.

Ireland • 23 Aug 19

Police patrols came under attack in third night of disturbances

Petrol bombs thrown at police in Derry violence

Police in Derry were attacked with dozens of petrol and paint bombs overnight.

Ulster • 13 Aug 19

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Derry's bogside in August 1969 (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

50 years since the Battle of the Bogside

British troops deployed into Northern Ireland for the first time 50 years ago after days of rioting in Derry's Bogside, which later spread to Belfast and beyond.

Ireland • 12 Aug 19

The 'Derry Day' parade is the biggest standalone event in the calendar of the loyal orders (file picture)

Around 8,000 people take part in Apprentice Boys march

Up to 145 bands and 8,000 people took part in the annual Apprentice Boys march in Derry city, the 'Derry Day' parade is the biggest standalone event in the calendar of the loyal orders.

Ulster • 10 Aug 19

The PSNI said two men were arrested following the search operation

Guns, drugs and cash seized in Derry search operation

A submachine gun and two assault rifles have been seized by police officers investigating paramilitary crime in Derry.

Ulster • 11 Jun 19

Petrol bombs were thrown at police in Derry's Moss Park on Thursday

Boy, 12, charged following disorder in Derry

A 12-year-old boy has been charged by police following disorder in Derry on Thursday.

Ulster • 25 May 19

Archbishop Clarke was speaking at the Church of Ireland Synod in Derry

Archbishop Clarke warns of the dangers of populism

Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Richard Clarke has warned that populism is imperiling the very roots of democracy and highlighted the dangers of populism not only abroad but also in Ireland.

Ireland • 16 May 19

People have been stopping to take photos of the mural

Lyra McKee mural draws visitors in Belfast

A mural of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot and killed during rioting in Derry last month, has been painted in Belfast.

Ireland • 07 May 19