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Established in 1772, the Derry Journal is among the longest-running news publications in Europe and has been covering the north west of Ireland for over 250 years. As well as our print editions Tuesday and Friday you can find us at www.derryjournal.com

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Half of 5,003 patients at Derry A&E were ‘immediate’ or ‘very urgent’. A Red Level 1 status means a patient should not have to wait at all to be seen. An Orange Level 2 means they should be seen in 10 minutes. www.derryjournal.com/health/half-...

derryjournal.comHalf of 5,003 patients at Derry A&E needed ‘immediate’ or ‘very urgent’ treatment within ten minutesAlmost half of the 5,003 patients who attended the Altnagelvin Emergency Department (ED) in September were triaged as needing to be seen ‘immediately’ or ‘very urgently’ – that is within ten minutes.
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Old traditions kept alive as Derry and Strabane communities come together for Hallowe’en Tales & Turnips project www.derryjournal.com/heritage-and...

derryjournal.comOld traditions kept alive as Derry and Strabane communities come together for Hallowe’en Tales & Turnips projectYoung and old from across the North West are coming together this autumn to celebrate local folklore, creativity and seasonal traditions as part of the council’s Tales & Turnips project.
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40% of social housing tenants can’t access car but suffer worst impacts of traffic congestion: Transport Strategy 2035 www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

derryjournal.com40% of social housing tenants can’t access car but suffer worst impacts of traffic congestion: Transport Strategy 2035Forty per cent of social housing tenants to do not have access to a car but those living in urban areas of Derry experience some of the worst impacts from traffic congestion, such as poor air quality.
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Bishops led by Archbishop Martin brand homelessness a ‘blight on society’ and ‘failure of government and public policy’ www.derryjournal.com/community/bi...

derryjournal.comBishops led by Archbishop Martin brand homelessness a ‘blight on society’ and ‘failure of government and public policy’Catholic Bishops led by Archbishop Eamon Martin have described the homelessness crisis as ‘blight on our society’ and ‘a failure of government and public policy.
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Original Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan looking forward to playing iconic Come Find Yourself record in Derry this Hallowe’en www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

derryjournal.comOriginal Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan looking forward to playing iconic Come Find Yourself record in Derry this Hallowe’enOriginal Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan is returning to the North West to play some of the most recognisable tunes of the 1990s in Derry’s Guildhall this Hallowe’en.
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Bishops led by Archbishop Martin declare ‘migration is good for the Church and the economy’. “Migrant people are a welcome presence in so many parishes today, where their vibrancy, prayerfulness and contribution are greatly valued." www.derryjournal.com/community/bi...

derryjournal.comBishops led by Archbishop Martin declare ‘migration is good for the Church and the economy’Catholic Bishops led by Archbishop Eamon Martin noted how immigrants have ‘made a higher fiscal contribution than Irish-born residents over the past two decades’ as the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Confere...
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The families of 200 victims killed by the British Army and the RUC have written to Secretary of State Chris Bryant saying they will oppose any future legacy mechanism if it is biased towards veterans. www.derryjournal.com/news/200-vic...

derryjournal.com200 victims' families write to Secretary of State opposing any legacy mechanism biased towards British Army veterans​The families of 200 victims killed by the British Army and the RUC have written to Secretary of State Chris Bryant saying they will oppose any future legacy mechanism if it is biased towards veterans...
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In October 1976 local women established a squat at 24 Pump Street for survivors of domestic violence. 50 years later Foyle Women's Aid CEO Marie Brown reflects: “It's on those first women that we have built anything that we have done since then." www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

derryjournal.comDemand for services as high as ever as Foyle Women’s Aid marks 50 years with anniversary of Pump Street squatMarie Brown has paid tribute to the pioneering women who fifty years ago occupied an old hostel in Pump Street to establish the first women’s refuge west of the Bann.