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Derry Death Notices - Sunday, January 11, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Margaret Guy, Limavady • David George Lyons, 46 Liffock Avenue, Castlerock • James (Jim) McConnell, Portland, Oregano (Formerly of Derry) • David Simpson, 35 Derryork Road, Dungiven • Ruby (Annie Rebecca) Ste...
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Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78
Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir has died aged 78, it has been announced. According to a statement on the guitarist and singer’s Instagram page, Weir “succumbed to underlying lung issues” following a battle with cancer. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bob...
Sunday’s briefing: Macclesfield enter FA Cup folklore with Crystal Palace win
It was a momentous day in the FA Cup as Macclesfield pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the competition’s 154-year history. Macclesfield, of the sixth tier, knocked out cup holders Crystal Palace, Wembley winners in May. Elsewhere, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank came under pressure with another...
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Sunday’s briefing: Macclesfield enter FA Cup folklore with Crystal Palace win
It was a momentous day in the FA Cup as Macclesfield pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the competition’s 154-year history. Macclesfield, of the sixth tier, knocked out cup holders Crystal Palace, Wembley winners in May. Elsewhere, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank came under pressure with another...
Weather warnings remain in place across UK after Storm Goretti
More wintry weather is expected to batter the UK as warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain are in place following Storm Goretti. It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West was issued by forecasters earlier this we...
Weather warnings remain in place across UK after Storm Goretti
More wintry weather is expected to batter the UK as warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain are in place following Storm Goretti. It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West was issued by forecasters earlier this we...
Scots face weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind throughout Sunday
Scots are expected to endure some harsh weather as the Met Office has a number of warnings that come into place on Sunday, some of which extend to Monday. An amber warning for snow is in force until 2pm on Sunday with heavy snowfall expected. The warning affects areas some areas north of Glasgow and...
Dani Dyer-Bowen says her childhood was ‘normal’ and dad Danny Dyer is a ‘softie’
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer-Bowen has said her father, ex-EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, is a big “softie” and that her upbringing was very “normal”. The 29-year-old opened up about what it was like being raised by the actor during Sunday night’s episode of Channel 4 reality series Cel...
Dani Dyer-Bowen says her childhood was ‘normal’ and dad Danny Dyer is a ‘softie’
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer-Bowen has said her father, ex-EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, is a big “softie” and that her upbringing was very “normal”. The 29-year-old opened up about what it was like being raised by the actor during Sunday night’s episode of Channel 4 reality series Cel...
Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78
Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir has died aged 78, it has been announced. According to a statement on the guitarist and singer’s Instagram page, Weir “succumbed to underlying lung issues” following a battle with cancer. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bob...
Succession’s Jesse Armstrong ‘still experiences impostor syndrome’
Succession showrunner Jesse Armstrong has said a writers’ room can feel like “walking on the moon” when it is working well – but that he also experiences imposter syndrome. The award-winning screenwriter was behind the hit HBO drama which starred Scottish actor Brian Cox as the global media ...
Jessie Buckley and cast of Adolescence in running for Golden Globes
Jessie Buckley and the cast of Adolescence are among the stars tipped to take home Golden Globes on Sunday. Irish star Buckley is nominated for best actress in a drama motion picture for her role in Hamnet, in which she plays William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes – historically known as Anne. She wil...
Jessie Buckley and cast of Adolescence in running for Golden Globes
Jessie Buckley and the cast of Adolescence are among the stars tipped to take home Golden Globes on Sunday. Irish star Buckley is nominated for best actress in a drama motion picture for her role in Hamnet, in which she plays William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes – historically known as Anne. She wil...
Succession’s Jesse Armstrong ‘still experiences impostor syndrome’
Succession showrunner Jesse Armstrong has said a writers’ room can feel like “walking on the moon” when it is working well – but that he also experiences imposter syndrome. The award-winning screenwriter was behind the hit HBO drama which starred Scottish actor Brian Cox as the global media ...
Liam Rosenior hails ‘real positives’ after securing first win as Chelsea boss
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior promised more to come from his second string after they swept aside Charlton 5-1 at the Valley in his first match in charge. It took a patient first half before the opening goal of the FA Cup third-round tie and of the Blues’ new era arrived from the unlikely b...
Liam Rosenior hails ‘real positives’ after securing first win as Chelsea boss
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior promised more to come from his second string after they swept aside Charlton 5-1 at the Valley in his first match in charge. It took a patient first half before the opening goal of the FA Cup third-round tie and of the Blues’ new era arrived from the unlikely b...
Thomas Frank ‘hurt’ after FA Cup exit but blames Ollie Watkins for late melee
Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was left “hurt” by their FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, but defended his passionate players after a full-time melee and criticised Ollie Watkins. A spirited second-half rally could not prevent Spurs suffering another early exit in a domestic cup to increase th...
Thomas Frank ‘hurt’ after FA Cup exit but blames Ollie Watkins for late melee
Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was left “hurt” by their FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, but defended his passionate players after a full-time melee and criticised Ollie Watkins. A spirited second-half rally could not prevent Spurs suffering another early exit in a domestic cup to increase th...
Shot stoppers cross paths at global sporting event - Kilkenny Live Rewind
The legendary local goalkeeper met the former Liverpool player at an NFL game in Croke Park Kilkenny Live Highlights - Premier League goalkeeper and Irish international Caoimhin Kelleher bumped into goalkeeping royalty at an NFL event in Dublin last September, posing for a photograph with leg...
High court case involving blood samples causing delays to Limerick drug and drink driving cases
The cases cannot go ahead in the district court IN ONE sitting of Newcastle West District Court, 15 cases were not heard due to the High Court ruling on blood specimens for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In August of 2025, the High Court overturned a conviction for drink dri...