Londonderry News
News
Derry Celebrates 15th Anniversary – The bridge hosts a weekend of community events, with a record 20,000 visitors expected. Meanwhile, City of Derry Airport announces new routes to London and Glasgow, boosting regional connectivity.
Business News
Seagate Technology Expands Derry Operations – The tech giant invests £50 million in its Springtown plant, creating 200 high-skilled jobs. Bowling Green Brewery secures a £2 million export deal to supply craft beer to EU markets.
Economic News
Unemployment in Derry drops to 3.2%, the lowest in a decade, driven by growth in tech and manufacturing. Average house prices rise 8% year-on-year, with the Waterside area seeing the highest demand. Inflation remains steady at 4.0%.
Political News
Controversy erupts over plans for a £30 million A5 road upgrade, with environmental groups warning of ecological damage. Derry City and Strabane District Council approves £10 million for regenerating the Ebrington Square cultural hub.
Election News
Foyle by-election becomes a key battleground, with Sinn Féin and SDLP candidates clashing over healthcare and infrastructure. Polls suggest a tight race, with voter turnout expected to exceed 55%.
Employment News
North West Regional College launches a £3 million digital skills academy, training 150 people for tech sector jobs. Altnagelvin Hospital recruits 50 nurses with £3,000 relocation bonuses. A tourism jobs fair on June 25th will showcase 100 seasonal roles.
Business News
Shares in Derry-based tech firm 4C UR rise 5% after a major software contract win. Seagate’s stock dips 2% amid global chip demand concerns.
Forecast
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Wed (18 Jun): Sunny, 18°C
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Thu (19 Jun): Light rain, 16°C
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Fri (20 Jun): Showers, 15°C
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Sat (21 Jun): Cloudy, 17°C
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Sun (22 Jun): Sunny spells, 19°C
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Mon (23 Jun): Thunderstorms, 17°C
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Tue (24 Jun): Partly cloudy, 18°C
Entertainment News
Derry’s Jazz Festival returns with rs Van Morrison and Imelda May. The Millennium Forum stages The Bogside Boys, a new play about the city’s civil rights movement.
Upcoming Events in Derry (June 29 – July 5, 2025)
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June 20: Foyle Maritime Festival (Opening night fireworks)
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June 21: Strabane Summer Carnival (Town centre parade)
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June 22: Walled City Market (Craft and food stalls)
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June 24: Derry Film Festival (Omniplex screenings)
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June 26: Donegal-Derry Walking Weekend (Guided hikes)
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June 28: Music in the Park (Brooke Park concerts)
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June 29: St. Columb’s Cathedral Choir Festival
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July 1: Culmore Road Summer Fair (Family fun day)
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July 3: Derry-Londonderry Pride (City centre parade)
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July 5: River Foyle Raft Race (Charity event)
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Note: Londonderry/Derry is in Northern Ireland, not England – content reflects Northern Irish context.
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