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Patterson brace inspires City win
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Rosie’s epic cycle gathers £15k for kids MRI scanner
News
Stopping poor dying younger is a priority
HEALTH Minister Edwin Poots has told East Londonderry MLA Gregory Campbell that stopping poorer people dying younger than richer people is a key priority for his Department.
Mum urges folk to take part in walk in memory of son Michael
THE mother of Londonderry teenager Michael Clarke, who died from meningitis in 2003 is urging people to take part in a ‘Big Stroll’ for a vaccine to mark the 10th anniversary of his death.
Over 150 jail staff sick last year
OVER 150 prison staff at HMP Magilligan reported sick over the past year with 21 absent as of March 31.
Invest NI urged to sell science and tech park around globe
THE owner of Londonderry’s original science park has urged Invest NI to promote the facility to investors across the globe in order to redress a “growing imbalance in regard to securing jobs for the region.”
WELB teachers sicker than other parts of NI
TEACHERS were sicker in the Western Education and Library Board (WELB) in 2011/12 than anywhere else in Northern Ireland whilst the year before that local non-teaching staff missed 8.11 days on average, costing the people £3,260,367.
Bonds Glen trip to famine village
THE Kildoag and Bond’s Glen History Club are running a bus trip to the Famine Village at the Isle of Doagh on June 29.
Sport
Ireland select an experienced squad
NORTH West native William Porterfield will skipper an unchanged Ireland squad for next week’s RSA Insurance ODI series against a star-studded Pakistan side in Dublin.
Patterson brace inspires City win video
STRIKER Rory Patterson grabbed a brace during Derry City’s action packed 3-2 win at Drogheda United, on Friday night.
Draw for Travellers Trophy
THE draw for teams and the tee-off times for the first three rounds at the Michael Doherty Spanish Golf Tour (All are City of Derry Players unless otherwise indicated) is as follows.
Martin’s men aim for O’Bryan Cup glory
DRUMAHOE are one game away from collecting a piece of silverware.
Ballykelly boss looks for more success after Junior Cup joy
BALLYKELLY United manager Ryan Magee was full of praise for his side following their Matt Morrison Junior Cup final win over City Colts.
Duo back for North West Warriors
THE North West Warriors are expected to be bolstered by the return of pace bowlers Andy Britton and Stuart Thompson for their clash with the Northern Knights at Coleraine on Sunday (10.45am).
Video
Patterson brace inspires City win video
STRIKER Rory Patterson grabbed a brace during Derry City’s action packed 3-2 win at Drogheda United, on Friday night.
Lifestyle
NW hairdresser cuts through competition
LONDONDERRY hairdressing student Ciara McCloskey has been named All Ireland Junior Hairdressing Champion at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast.
Five weeks extra leave for parents
LONDONDERRY mothers and fathers are now entitled to five extra weeks leave on the birth of their children.
‘The Town I Loved So Well’ art work
A NEW exhibition inspired after the Phil Coulter song ‘The Town I loved So Well’ was launched at The Playhouse on Monday (April 29).
Pilgimrage to Holy Land
REV Jonathan Campbell of Newbuilding Independent Methodist Church will be leading a biblical journey to the Holy Land this October.
Community
Charity awarded £442k for kids care
A LONDONDERRY charity has been awarded £442k to develop children and young people’s services in the city and beyond.
Protestant pupils far outnumbered
THE 3.5K Protestants enrolled at North West Regional College campuses across the North West made up just 23 per cent of the student population in 2011/12.
Army children suffer lower levels of academic success
CHILDREN whose parents serve in the armed forces achieve worse GSCE results than their civilian counterparts, according to figures revealed by the Education Minister John O’Dowd.
Vote early and often for Model PS pupils
MAYOR Kevin Campbell is asking the people of the city to vote for the Model PS in its bid to win a £3k fitness competition.
NW hairdresser cuts through competition
LONDONDERRY hairdressing student Ciara McCloskey has been named All Ireland Junior Hairdressing Champion at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast.
Eglinton new school work to start by the end of this year
THE Western Education and Library Board (WELB) has informed neighbours of its plans to demolish Eglinton Primary School and build a modern eight classroom facility from December.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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