By Dionne Meehan A FAMILY whose home was left uninhabitable after being struck by lightning have said they are “overwhelmed” by the support they are receiving. The Nesbitt family from Newtowncunningham were one of three houses damaged when a bolt of lightning struck last Monday as a result of Storm Isha. Recalling the devastating events, […]
Five in court charged with killing Pte Seán Rooney
A military court in Lebanon is reported to have charged five members of the Hezbollah militia with the killing of Irish peacekeeper Pte Seán Rooney
Ironman challenge in memory of late father starts today
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM gym owner is feeling ‘ready and really determined’ as takes on the mammoth task of completing 10 Ironman challenges in 10 days in memory of his late father. Danny Quigley, of DQ Fitness in Newtowncunningham is taking part in a ten-day Ironman challenge starting today (Friday) to raise money for Pieta house and […]
PSNI locate vehicle involved in Newtown break in
THE PSNI in Derry have located the vehicle believed to have been involved in the break in at the Healthwise pharmacy on the Main Street in Newtowncunningham last night. A silver Mercedes Jeep was used to ram raid the premises at 3.30am and a number of items were taken. The raid took just five minutes, […]