Derry City and Strabane District Council3 days agoMajor student accommodation development approved in DerryUlster University's Londonderry campus has around 6,500 students, with a target of 10,000 by 2032.3 days ago16 Mar 2026'Pointless' to stay open due to regeneration work, trader saysBusiness owners in Castlederg say they are frustrated by the impact construction work is having on the town.16 Mar 202614 Feb 2026How much are rates going up in your council area?Belfast and Derry City and Strabane have the biggest increases, while Fermanagh and Omagh have the lowest.14 Feb 20267 Feb 2026'My town has nowhere for kids - but a new park could change that'Construction work on a cross-border park project is to begin in September after a decade of delays.7 Feb 202621 Jan 2026'High rates and lack of customers' bring shutters down on shopsBusiness owners in Strabane say the growth of online shopping and rising operating costs, has left many struggling. 21 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Lidl to create 100 new jobs in £31m investment in north westThe supermarket chain unveiled plans for three new stores which will create more than 100 retail jobs.10 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Walled city's heritage brought to life in new 3D mapUsing state-of-the-art scanning technology, Derry's historic walls have been recreated in a 3D map.27 Nov 202519 Nov 2025New cemetery on target for burials as old site nears full capacityThe 30-acre Mullenan City Cemetery will provide an additional 3,500 burial sites for the area.19 Nov 2025...
