POLICE in Derry have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 in the Carnhill area of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers were on patrol in the area on Sunday afternoon, September 3 shortly after 4pm when they observed a car being driven in a suspicious manner. The car came […]
Durkan calls for platform to address drug related deaths
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for the establishment of a community engagement platform to tackle the devastating impact of illegal and prescription drugs in Derry. It is envisioned that the project would bring together a range of stakeholders including the Department of Health, Department of Justice, the PSNI, local support organisations and […]
Suspected drugs seized in Derry
POLICE in Derry have seized suspected drugs following searches in the city today. A quantity of suspected Class B drugs was seized during a search in the Waterside, along with cash and other items. A man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Class B controlled Drug, Possession of a Class B […]
Police appeal for witnesses to sectarian hate crime on a train
Police in Derry investigating reports of incidents that occurred on a train at the weekend are appealing for witnesses. Shortly after 11.10pm on Saturday, July 29, police received reports about ongoing verbal abuse on a train travelling towards Derry. Police responded and, when they arrived at the train station, a male passenger reported he had […]
Police issue warning after £25,000 lost in scams
POLICE in Derry City and Strabane are urging people to be wary of scammers after reports locally resulting in losses of around £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday, Wednesday July 26, it was reported a man tricked the person he called on July 19 into believing he was police and to […]
Police investigating car fire in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating a car fire in the Waterside area of the city during the early hours of yesterday, Monday July 24. A vehicle parked in the Fountain Hill area was gutted as a result of the blaze, which is believed to have occurred sometime between 4am and shortly after it was reported […]
Family raise €8,000 for cancer centre
A RAPHOE family have raised an incredible €8,000 for the North West Cancer Centre at Altnaglevin Hospital. William Tinney and his family have presented the fundraising proceeds to the North West Cancer Centre in Derry. William, his wife Mary, sons Gavin and Liam and daughter Sandra made the presentation to Professor Stewart, Consultant Oncologist and Tracey […]
Roadworks cause major delays on Letterkenny Derry road
MOTORISTS have been urged to be patient as roadworks at Newtowncunningham continue to cause lengthy delays and long tailbacks. Roadworks are currently being carried out on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. The works were centred around the Newtowncunningham area outside Kernans Diner and Filling Station, but contractors are now expected to move onto the Magherabeg area close to […]
Police warning of traffic disruption in Derry and Tyrone
POLICE are warning of disruption in Derry and Tyrone as parades are set to be held tonight. Tonight, July 11, there are parades in the Derry City and Strabane District including in The Fountain in the city, in Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, Artigarvan and Newbuildings. Police are advising of possible delays between 6pm and 10pm in […]
Collision on road close to Donegal border
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a collision close to Nixon’s Corner, Derry. The collision occurred on the Letterkenny Road in Derry earlier this morning. Diversions are in place at the junction of Lone Moor Road. Police are currently in attendance and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.