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Title	Date
July 2008
Council Appoints New Chief Executive	24-07-08
Mayor supports Lottery finalists	24-07-08
Conclusion of St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre Summercamp 2008	23-07-08
Aer Arann commences services at City of Derry Airport	23-07-08
Foyle cup a great boost for the city	22-07-08
Ryanair Passenger Information - Issued by Ryanair	15-07-08
Travel Advisory for City of Derry Airport Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July - 15:30 hrs	14-07-08
Travel Advisory for City of Derry Airport Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July	14-07-08
Closure of City of Derry Airport: Updated Statement	12-07-08
City of Derry Airport forced to close due to strike action	11-07-08
Waterside Community Sport Fun Week	11-07-08
Arrangements for Derry City Council Services during Local Government Industrial Action 16th and 17th July 2008	10-07-08
Work Commenced on Eglinton Village Green	09-07-08
Public urged to have their say on local biodiversity	09-07-08
Waterside Half Marathon Secures Tesco As New Sponsor	07-07-08
Mayor applauds Walled City Cultural Trail 2008	04-07-08
Mayor welcomes Seagate investment	03-07-08
Mayor pledges support for Foyle Cup	02-07-08
Views Sought on Play Facilities for the Council area	02-07-08
Ryanair Celebnate 9th Birthday on London (Stansted) Route from City of Derry Airport	01-07-08
June 2008
Mayor presents Audit of Community and Voluntary Sector Training Needs	26-06-08
National Poop Scoop Week	24-06-08
Mayor condemns shooting incident	24-06-08
Mayor congratulates St Columb’s College for achieving Eco-School Green award	24-06-08
As I See It	20-06-08
The Carnival of Colours International Children’s Festival	20-06-08
City Centre Cycle for Council Workers	18-06-08
World of adventure planned for St Columb’s Park	17-06-08
Family Fun Day for ‘Our Lives’ exhibition at the Tower Museum	17-06-08
Ryanair Announces New Route From Derry To Birmingham	17-06-08
Mayor pledges his support for two local projects	16-06-08
‘No Foul Language’ Campaign	13-06-08
Room with a Difference brings home bronze	11-06-08
Mayor welcomes Big Lottery Grants for the district	11-06-08
New Initiative To Follow In The Footsteps Of Saint Columba	10-06-08
Derry City Council launches National Food Safety Week with an important message	10-06-08
School Health and Fitness week launched	09-06-08
Successful projects aimed at reducing alcohol misuse	06-06-08
Views Sought on Play Facilities for the Council area	06-06-08
“A model of Health and Fitness”	05-06-08
Riverside Art Project inspires Young People across the city	05-06-08
Annual Colmcille lecture at Tower Museum	05-06-08
Kilfennan Valley Park Makeover	03-06-08
Community Sport Fundamentals Coaching Day	03-06-08
Sport NI & DCC Hosts Schools Yoga Conference	02-06-08
May 2008
Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson will officially receive Sean Bean during his visit to the Tower Museum	30-05-08
Work Commenced on Claudy Play Area	30-05-08
Derry-Donegal Council talks on issues of common interest	29-05-08
Welcome the wild at special workshop	28-05-08
Lisnagelvin to host summer Splashathon	28-05-08
Photographic exhibition ‘Impressions of Irish History’ to be premiered at the Workhouse Museum	28-05-08
A Room with a Difference	27-05-08
Council pays tribute to the late Don O ’Doherty	27-05-08
Call for kids to get their teeth into summer soccer!	27-05-08
Having the time of 'Our Lives' at the Tower Museum	21-05-08
Walled City Cultural Tourism Attractions showcase at Stormont	16-05-08
Having the time of ‘Our Lives’ at the Tower Museum	16-05-08
Invasive Species Talk and Land Cruise of River Faughan	16-05-08
Waterside Half Marathon launches online training schedule	14-05-08
“Why not join the Carnival?”	14-05-08
Family Fun at the Tower this Weekend	13-05-08
Mayor welcomes 120 new jobs for the city	12-05-08
City to come alive for return of the ‘Lost Cannon’	07-05-08
Council agree to early retirement of Town Clerk and Chief Executive	02-05-08
The Tower Museum celebrates Museums at Night	02-05-08
Mayor Welcomes Jobs Announcement	01-05-08
Ready, Steady, Go – Jazz Festival swings into action!	01-05-08
April 2008
‘From the Far East to Far West’ celebration of local Chinese culture	29-04-08
Smooth sounds for Jazz Cruise this weekend	29-04-08
Family Fun at the City of Derry Jazz Festival	29-04-08
The Mayor makes a flying visit to a new training school	28-04-08
£ 5M Action Plan Submitted	28-04-08
Mayor announces Charity Cook Off Challenge	28-04-08
Cool Contemporary Jazz at St Columb’s Theatre	25-04-08
DiverseCity exhibition at the Junction	25-04-08
City to celebrate Orangeism at Williamite exhibition	24-04-08
“United in History” Somme Exhibition opens	24-04-08
Have a jazztastic weekend at the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival	23-04-08
Milestone reached in Regional Waste Management	23-04-08
Shoppers to be asked: Are We There Yet?	23-04-08
Floral festival to promote good relations	23-04-08
Celebration of 35 years of St Columb’s Cathedral Youth Club	23-04-08
City set to embrace Community relations week	21-04-08
Set your alarm to catch the Dawn Chorus	16-04-08
Lisnagelvin to host summer Splashathon	16-04-08
New Box Service Launched	16-04-08
City to host U18 international match - Mayor calls for support	11-04-08
Legendary Jazz guitarist returns to Festival	11-04-08
Work to commence on Phase 2 of Riverview Park	10-04-08
Top student awards for Airport fire officers	07-04-08
A Taste of business success through City Centre Markets	03-04-08
Tower Museum hosts free quilt workshops	01-04-08
Derry DPP dedicated to delivering effective policing for the whole community	01-04-08
Linda Bryans to lead Council’s mental health awareness event	01-04-08
March 2008
‘Jazztastic Festival set to put a spring in everyone’s step’	27-03-08
Help at Hand for Local Unemployed	26-03-08
Lisnagelvin Pool Closure	22-03-08
Mayor welcomes opening of Skeoge Road	20-03-08
Derry Youngsters Make Tonnes Of Difference To The Environment	20-03-08
Householders Encouraged To Recycle From Home	19-03-08
Claudy’s Phase II Country Park Access to be launched by Mayor	19-03-08
Council and Ilex carry out ‘Play Plan’ Audit	18-03-08
St Patrick’s Day in the city was legendary!	17-03-08
Plans to regenerate Brooke Park	14-03-08
North West Rail Group Meets Minister To Press For Wider Study	13-03-08
Derry City Council encourages people to quit smoking on No Smoking Day	13-03-08
“Legends Past and Present for Parade as John Duddy leads the way”	13-03-08
Forgotten part of City’s Walls re-discovered	11-03-08
School’s out for Soccer	11-03-08
Deputy Mayor welcomes Greek Dignitaries on visit to the city	10-03-08
‘You’re A Star’ Performer to Headline Music for St Patrick’s Day	10-03-08
Mayor gives support to Outer West and Cityside school soccer festival	10-03-08
Respect Initiative Launched	05-03-08
Time for some Crafty Shenanigans this St Patrick's Weekend	05-03-08
Northside Enterprise Centre is LSP success story	04-03-08
International Quilt exhibition opens at Tower Museum	04-03-08
Women of the Year Awards hailed a great success	03-03-08
Mayor hosts reception for St. Joseph’s Boys’ School	03-03-08
Celebrating diversity this St Patrick’s Day	03-03-08
February 2008
Vesting Update	29-02-08
Mayor congratulates City of Derry Drama Festival on 28 years of great drama	28-02-08
Special Olympics club set for ‘splashing’ time in city	28-02-08
Deputy Mayor looks forward to Women of the Year awards	27-02-08
City of London donates oaks for St Columb’s Park regeneration	26-02-08
Derry DPP to discuss Domestic Violence issues	26-02-08
Eat Safe award for House in the Wells	26-02-08
City prepares for Plantation of Ulster commemorations	26-02-08
Final of the Derry Vocational Schools - Under 14 B section competition	26-02-08
North West Taxi Proprietors secure new funding	25-02-08
It’s Spring-time in Derry as Bagatelle headline	25-02-08
Women of the Year nominees selected	25-02-08
Mayor welcomes UNICEF Head of Education to the city	22-02-08
Prejudice: Face On! Local schools respond to the challenge	22-02-08
Council hosts Cross Border Hurling Tournament	20-02-08
Give A Bird A Home!	19-02-08
How to Celebrate a Plantation’s 400th Birthday!	19-02-08
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Celebrations Launched	18-02-08
Mayor thanks participants of Park community clean up	18-02-08
‘Derry City Council Community Safety Partnership participates in North West Conference on Alcohol and Anti Social Behaviour’	15-02-08
Feeling The Love	15-02-08
2007 passenger figures breaks all records at City of Derry Airport	14-02-08
Mayor welcomes return of restored plaques	14-02-08
Mayor welcomes Farquhar festival	14-02-08
Statement regarding Brandywell	13-02-08
Council strikes 4.99% district rate increase	11-02-08
Tree planting at Bull Park	11-02-08
Girl’s Mini Soccer Blitz	11-02-08
Development Committee February Meeting	08-02-08
Derry City Council Sports Development Section host Healthy Club Night	08-02-08
Mayor welcomes annual NILGA conference to the city	07-02-08
City of Derry Airport update re Vesting Process	06-02-08
Templemore Sports Complex gets set for Clash of the Ash Go Games Indoor Hurling Blitz	06-02-08
Chairman of Development welcomes £1.1m investment in City’s Leisure Facilities	06-02-08
Mayor welcomes Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) IT Connect Day to the Guildhall	06-02-08
Mayor officially opens newly refurbished Fitness Suite at Templemore Sports Complex	06-02-08
Local Policing: We need to know what you think - Derry DPP	05-02-08
Environmental Services Committee February 2008	04-02-08
Mayor to open Chilean ‘ arpilleras ’ exhibition at the Harbour Museum	04-02-08
City Baths Reopens After Refurbishment Works	01-02-08
January 2008
Workhouse Museum to host Chinese Cultural Exhibition	30-01-08
Council commits to reducing absenteeism	29-01-08
Mayor launches North West Carnival Initiative Project	29-01-08
Walled City Market to continue throughout 2008	29-01-08
Derry LSP’s Intermediate Labour Market Programme - A local success story	28-01-08
Mayor announces details of inaugural ‘Women of the Year’ awards	28-01-08
High Days and Holidays success	25-01-08
The annual District Council Sports Awards	21-01-08
Aircraft Incident Update - City of Derry Airport	21-01-08
Prehistoric Flint Mining in Poland exhibition opens at Tower Museum	16-01-08
Derry City Council host High Days and Holidays conference	15-01-08
Council calls on Community and Voluntary Sector to participate in ‘training needs’ audit	14-01-08
Templemore opens newly refurbished Fitness Suite Get in shape for just 49p per day!!!	14-01-08
Development and Policy and Resources Committee Update	04-01-08

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