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	Title	Date
	December 2004
	Trocaire collection now available in Guildhall Square	31-12-04
	“Churches in the Community” conference	30-12-04
	Major investment in fire safety at the City of Derry Airport	29-12-04
	Mayor pledges support following Tsunami Disaster	29-12-04
	City Marketing Chair plans ahead for New Year’s Resolutions	29-12-04
	Householders urged to recycle Christmas Trees	29-12-04
	Mayor’s Christmas Message	21-12-04
	Food Hazard Warning	20-12-04
	Mayor calls for forward action plan for rail to the North West	17-12-04
	Christmas and New Year arrangements for Derry City Council	16-12-04
	Christmas Park and Ride Scheme goes daily	16-12-04
	New Public Art will acknowledge role of women in Derry shirt factories	16-12-04
	Something’s cooking in the city	15-12-04
	You’ll love the Christmas shopping opening hours this festive season.	14-12-04
	Public urged to recycle this Christmas	14-12-04
	Free bag carrying service at Guildhall Country Food Fair	13-12-04
	Five-day skateboarding event at Templemore	10-12-04
	Get more for your Euro this Christmas	09-12-04
	Flights to Manchester and Birmingham from £29.99	09-12-04
	Mayor calls for unity for Day of Reflection	09-12-04
	Council steps up campaign to stop trade vehicles using CA sites	09-12-04
	Guildhall Country Food Fair - Local Organic and Speciality Foods	09-12-04
	New charges for disposal of commercial fridges	09-12-04
	Local services: meeting local needs Launch of the Community Directory	08-12-04
	Mayor condemns alleged racist attack	07-12-04
	Council to assist local children get their message to Santa	06-12-04
	Love the change in the City this festive season	06-12-04
	United voice to lobby Government on railway funding	01-12-04
	Mayor Switches On Lisnagelvin Christmas Lights	01-12-04
	November 2004
	Park and Ride scheme opens this weekend	25-11-04
	Airport Christmas party for Crumlin hospital children	25-11-04
	Mayor calls for Derry’s share of £1bn peace fund	23-11-04
	Mayor of Derry Catches Something Fishy For Christmas	23-11-04
	Mayor announces commencement of the first project under Walled City Townscape Heritage Initiative	22-11-04
	Christmas Park and Ride Scheme is launched	19-11-04
	Cross border event aimed at helping self-employed women	19-11-04
	Successful local designer to feature in Crafts in the Walled City	18-11-04
	Templemore to take part in World Record attempt	17-11-04
	Craft Designers prepare for “Crafts in the Walled City 2004 ”	17-11-04
	Mayor launches Equality and Good Relations for schools	16-11-04
	Mayor welcomes investment in Dupont	16-11-04
	Craft Skills on Show at Derry City Council’s Craft Fair	16-11-04
	The Big Christmas Lights Switch On this week	15-11-04
	City prepares for The Big Christmas Lights Switch On	11-11-04
	Toledo delegation visit hailed a great success	11-11-04
	Mayor backs Crafts in the Walled City 2004	09-11-04
	Mayor to host reception for the Polish Community	08-11-04
	DPP Public Meeting At City Hotel	08-11-04
	Derry and Donegal public invited to Taster days at the Council Offices	08-11-04
	New route to Glasgow-Prestwick	03-11-04
	Derry to Learn from Toledo Experience	02-11-04
	Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival a Spooktacular Success	01-11-04
	Website launch and certificate presentations for Cross Border Womens Project	01-11-04
	October 2004
	Toledo Delegation To Visit Derry To Examine Cultural and Social Regeneration	28-10-04
	Final preparations for Guildhall Country Food Fair	28-10-04
	City gets ready for Hallowe’en	27-10-04
	Relish to launch their produce at Country Food Fair	27-10-04
	Mayor welcomes South African visitors	27-10-04
	Council announces Carnival Care Campaign	26-10-04
	Flights to Manchester and Birmingham from £37.99	26-10-04
	25% of Malaga seats sold in first week	25-10-04
	B-ORGANIC launch at Guildhall Country Food Fair	25-10-04
	Call for Community Safety volunteers	25-10-04
	Press information regarding incident at City of Derry Airport	23-10-04
	School Hallowe’en Hoots	22-10-04
	Mayor hails Reception for education sector ‘a success’	22-10-04
	Broadband at airport will improve information services	22-10-04
	Synthetic Pitch closed	21-10-04
	Shared City’s House of Horrors for Halloween	21-10-04
	Council Warns Of Halloween Hazards	21-10-04
	Family Hocus Pocus at the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival	20-10-04
	Mayor Acknowledges Role of Teachers in Civic Life of Region	20-10-04
	City prepares for Guildhall Country Food Fair at Halloween	20-10-04
	Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival Crazy Costume Day Prizes Announced	18-10-04
	Top Radio One DJ to play Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival	18-10-04
	Students’ Hallowe’en Carnival!	18-10-04
	Airport Emergency Exercise	14-10-04
	Fly to Malaga and Alicante from City of Derry Airport	14-10-04
	Games Conference a Major Coup for Derry – Mayor	14-10-04
	Mayor marks 25th anniversary of Radio Foyle	12-10-04
	Mayor’s Civic Remembrance plans at advantaged stage	12-10-04
	Local community worker addresses Co-operation Ireland event in London	12-10-04
	Investor meetings “informative and positive”	12-10-04
	Mayor Slams Racist Attack	12-10-04
	Launch of FIRST Conference Ambassador Programme Initiative at University of Ulster , Magee Campus	11-10-04
	National Trust Committee Meets Derry City Council	08-10-04
	Mayor pledges support for gay community	07-10-04
	Mayor welcomes opening of Creggan Enterprise Centre	07-10-04
	Women Into Irish History are London bound	06-10-04
	Mayor pledges support for NW Romanian Fund	05-10-04
	Full Hallowe’en Carnival programme goes online	04-10-04
	Chair acknowledges informative sports lecture	01-10-04
	Star in the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival Crazy Costume Day	01-10-04
	September 2004
	Denver Science Delegation in Derry hailed a success	30-09-04
	Opening times extended at Recycling Centres	30-09-04
	Mayor Urges Unionist Intervention to End Loyalist Feud	29-09-04
	Mayor Confirms he will be attending Civil Rights March	29-09-04
	Derry’s Bloom entry to feature on BBC 2	29-09-04
	Events aimed at promoting Community Relations	29-09-04
	Torc Interactive to Showcase Its Next Generation Gaming Technology at Awakenings 2004	28-09-04
	Derry scoops bronze award for Pride in our City Campaign	24-09-04
	“Destination Derry” event in Dublin hailed a success	23-09-04
	Derry City Council’s Small Business Awards	23-09-04
	Council supports Macmillan Cancer’s Coffee Morning	22-09-04
	Mayor supports Sai Pak Mid-Autumn Moon Celebrations.	22-09-04
	Airport records busiest summer on record	20-09-04
	Mayor to convene a forum on changing the culture of the City	17-09-04
	Mayor calls for Government intervention following job losses	16-09-04
	Lucozade Energy onboard for Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival	16-09-04
	Call for Community Safety volunteers	15-09-04
	NORIBIC to showcase its ICE Cube Games Incubator at Awakenings 2004	15-09-04
	Beslan tragedy Book of Condolence to close on Friday	15-09-04
	Mayor hits out at “scandalous” attack	15-09-04
	The Vikings are coming...River Foyle fired up for river invasion!!	14-09-04
	Economic Potential of Derry’s Built Heritage not being maximised.	13-09-04
	Mayor welcomes EGSA ceremony to Derry	13-09-04
	Rowan wins '3-in-a-row'	12-09-04
	Mayor in race for time at Marathon	10-09-04
	Derry City to Host the 2004 Connected Awards Ceremony	09-09-04
	1st World Suicide Prevention Day	09-09-04
	Social Housing for Single People	09-09-04
	Chairman Reassures Public on City Cemetery	08-09-04
	City prepares for Waterside Half Marathon - Public urged to co-operate with authorities	08-09-04
	Shirt-making exhibition officially opens to the public	08-09-04
	Mayor Condemns City Centre Shooting Incident	08-09-04
	Mayor backs LSP’s peace funding seminar	07-09-04
	Public Meeting of the Derry District Policing Partnership	07-09-04
	Basket Making exhibition opens at Workhouse Museum	07-09-04
	Mayor opens Book of Condolence following Russian tragedy	06-09-04
	Roaring Meg to get a makeover	06-09-04
	Wall-to-Wall Cultural Trail success	01-09-04
	August 2004
	Guildhall Food Market a Bustling Success	30-08-04
	Classic Bank Holiday weekend of events ahead	26-08-04
	Pet Dog Wins £1000 for Owner in Derry	25-08-04
	Guildhall Square to go Organic!	23-08-04
	Last of the Summer Skateparks at St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre	23-08-04
	End of summer events on the Cultural Trail	19-08-04
	Council hosts Help Shop to assist flood victims	19-08-04
	Local Building Contractor responds to Council’s request for missing cannon guns	16-08-04
	Guildhall Square gets revved up for Red Bull Motorcycle Event	16-08-04
	Mayor pledges support for Rainbow Project	12-08-04
	Workhouse Museum to host Basket Making exhibition	11-08-04
	Mayor launches Charity Appeal Sponsorship Forms	11-08-04
	Hate Crimes Have No Place in Derry	06-08-04
	Cultural Trail guide to City summer festivals	05-08-04
	Mayor expresses delight at Playhouse win	04-08-04
	Mayor Urges Dialogue as Tensions Rise	04-08-04
	Stuck for ideas for planning that family day out?	04-08-04
	Sow & Grow in the City	03-08-04
	Wall-to-Wall activities on the City’s Cultural Trail	03-08-04
	July 2004
	Peace flower gardens in bloom	29-07-04
	Derry City Council’s Bank Holiday arrangements	29-07-04
	Restoration fever hits Derry City Council	28-07-04
	Hanging Baskets at the ready…	28-07-04
	Council’s call for Pride in our Recycling	27-07-04
	Pride in our City campaign in Bloom	26-07-04
	Community vigilance urged along the Riverfront	26-07-04
	Derry Needs Us All Working Together – Derry Mayor	22-07-04
	District Policing Partnership Chair condemns attacks	22-07-04
	Mayor pledges support for Playhouse’s Restoration Campaign	22-07-04
	Derry City Council statement regarding London Service	22-07-04
	Mayor welcomes new BT services	22-07-04
	Mayor set to challenge the threat to rail link	21-07-04
	Templemore Pool reopens	21-07-04
	Management and Unions clarify discussions on new working arrangements	20-07-04
	Templemore Pool closes for essential maintenance	20-07-04
	‘Cool’ Mayor in the Shade for Guide Dogs	20-07-04
	Mayor Urges Dialogue to Avoid Marching Dispute	19-07-04
	Plan that day trip to the Maiden City with the Walled City Cultural Trail	19-07-04
	Ryanair summer seat sale	15-07-04
	Investment in transport essential ingredient for North West regeneration	15-07-04
	Mayor calls for resolution to Civil Service dispute	15-07-04
	Airport prepares for busiest day of the year	15-07-04
	Council urges Bonfire Safety	15-07-04
	The giant yellow LEGO Truck rolls into Guildhall Square	14-07-04
	The Foyle is ‘awash’ with boats at Regatta	13-07-04
	Active Lifestyle Summer Camp commences	13-07-04
	Carnival skills to be explored following success of meeting	13-07-04
	Summer Skateboarding Sessions kick off	08-07-04
	Mayor welcomes Senior Civic Delegation from San Jose to Derry	07-07-04
	City Marketing Committee Chair raises concern over the implications of Skeoge Road delays on Economic Development Strategy	07-07-04
	City commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the City’s first charter as illustrated by the Life and Times of Sir Henry Docwra	07-07-04
	Mayor Welcomes Leading IT Figure to the City	07-07-04
	Mayor welcomes teams to Shell Foyle Cup Tournament	06-07-04
	Responsible Dog Ownership in Launched in Newbuildings	06-07-04
	School Holiday Fun on the Walled City Cultural Trail	05-07-04
	Launch of Integrated Local Strategy Action Plan	01-07-04
	Boats set sail for the Foyle Regatta	01-07-04
	June 2004
	Peace II Extension Welcomed	30-06-04
	Get on the Walled City Cultural Trail this summer!	30-06-04
	Falcon announces new holiday destination from City of Derry Airport	29-06-04
	Mayor set to greet Singing City	29-06-04
	Mayor pledges support for rail campaign	29-06-04
	Local Strategy Partnership Launches Community Connect Project	28-06-04
	Mayor welcomes Launch of Children's Guide to the City	25-06-04
	Public Meeting of Derry District Policing Partnership	24-06-04
	Mayor hopes to acknowledge role of “Factory Girls”	24-06-04
	Jeanie Johnston returns to Derry	23-06-04
	Council Offers Safety Tips To Parents	23-06-04
	Gaelic summer camp encourages young people to get involved in sport	22-06-04
	Russian Delegation to Visit Derry	22-06-04
	Aer Arann Manchester and Birmingham flights launched from City of Derry	21-06-04
	St. Columb’s Park Leisure Centre to play host to summer camp	18-06-04
	Renowned Transport and City Planner to speak in Derry	18-06-04
	Mayor launches charity appeal	17-06-04
	Shirt-making exhibition set to open to the public	17-06-04
	Mock Archaeological digs at Amelia Earhart Cottage	17-06-04
	Splash for Cash	16-06-04
	City plays host to major e-Europe conference	15-06-04
	Launch of the It’s time to Poop Scoop with Derry City Council and Dogs Trust	15-06-04
	Bike Week 12th – 20th June 04 (Derry/Londonderry)	14-06-04
	Council warn against food poisoning as part of National Food Safety Week	14-06-04
	Mayor Welcomes Port in the City celebrations	11-06-04
	City looks forward to e-EUROPE SHOWCASE	11-06-04
	Multi-agency action on river safety	11-06-04
	Shell Foyle Cup Tournament	09-06-04
	Mayor looks forward to Shell Foyle Cup	09-06-04
	Mayor extends condolences	09-06-04
	Hanseatic to berth at Queen’s Quay	08-06-04
	Statement from Mayor re Desmond Job Losses	03-06-04
	Derry City Council 2004 - 2005 Grant Aid	03-06-04
	Colm Cille lecture at Harbour Museum	03-06-04
	McDonald’s joins forces with Derry City Council, Altnagelvin PS and Nazareth House to back blitz on litter	02-06-04
	Council position regarding unofficial strike and new working arrangements for leisure staff	02-06-04
	DVCB highlights tourism growth	02-06-04
	DOULOS leaves the Foyle	01-06-04
	May 2004
	Council arrangements for Bank Holiday	27-05-04
	Derry DPP welcomes Joint Protocol for Schools	27-05-04
	Local tourism organisations scoop top tourism awards	27-05-04
	Council goes barking mad for Noise Action Day	27-05-04
	40 Flying Farmers to descend on City of Derry Airport	26-05-04
	Mayor launches ‘Safe and Sound’ workbook for Primary Schools	24-05-04
	Success of Mentoring Programme	24-05-04
	City Hotel’s scoop renowned hospitality awards	21-05-04
	DPP chair welcomes positive statistics for policing in Foyle District	19-05-04
	Council welcomes Bonfire Report	19-05-04
	Ryanair offers 49 pence flights from Derry to London	11-05-04
	Two Derry projects successful in Community Safety Challenge Competition	11-05-04
	Top training award for Airport Fire Fighter	11-05-04
	Steering Group to bring a conclusion to funding decision for City of Derry Airport	11-05-04
	Positive feedback on NITB marketing workshops	11-05-04
	Derry hosts NITB industry event for tourism	06-05-04
	MV DOULOS is set for the North West	06-05-04
	Museums & Galleries Month May 2004	04-05-04
	One Big Jazz Weekend	03-05-04
	April 2004
	Weekend festival fun continues!!!	30-04-04
	Busy summer season ahead for City of Derry Airport	30-04-04
	Liam Ball International Triathalon 2004	29-04-04
	City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival Kicks Off	29-04-04
	Council arrangements for Spring Bank Holiday	27-04-04
	One Big Weekend is One Big Success	26-04-04
	Public Meeting of Derry District Policing Partnership	23-04-04
	Walled City Public Realm Plan	22-04-04
	Urgent funding decision needed by Government on Strategic Investment Proposals for the City of Derry Airport	22-04-04
	One Big Weekend a major coup for the city – the Mayor	22-04-04
	Work on Armada Exhibition on track	21-04-04
	Countdown to Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival	20-04-04
	GEE’s Waterside Half Marathon Launched	19-04-04
	Deputy Mayor welcomes support for One Big Weekend	16-04-04
	Riverview Park Consultation Proposals	16-04-04
	2004 Cruise Season	15-04-04
	Deputy Mayor opens Collon Lane Greenway	15-04-04
	Plans unveiled to redevelop play area in Newbuildings	14-04-04
	New services from City of Derry Airport to Manchester and Birmingham go on sale	08-04-04
	Mayor thanks public for their support and good wishes	08-04-04
	Council support for community relations	06-04-04
	Loganair celebrate 25 years Glasgow Service	02-04-04
	BBC Radio 1 Announces One Big Weekend Line-Up	01-04-04
	March 2004
	City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is Launched	31-03-04
	Mayor welcomes new routes for airport	31-03-04
	Aer Arann Announces Two New Services from City of Derry Airport	31-03-04
	Doulos On the Foyle	31-03-04
	Council appoints Community Relations Officer	30-03-04
	Second Council skateboarding bonanza now taking bookings	30-03-04
	Mayor pledges support for Institute FC’s Big Balloon Race for Hospice	29-03-04
	Mayor welcomes Minister’s statement as a clear recognition by Government of the importance of the Education Sector to the economic development of Derry and the North West.	25-03-04
	Mayor hails US investment promotion visit a success	24-03-04
	New Women’s Officer appointed to Derry City Council	24-03-04
	We Too Have Suffered Project	18-03-04
	Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the Heart of the City	15-03-04
	Council urges public to use civic amenity sites	15-03-04
	Mayor appalled at Spanish atrocity	12-03-04
	Mayor welcomes new tenant to Rath Mor Centre	10-03-04
	Open Day for Story of Derry Exhibition at the Harbour Museum	10-03-04
	Sharon Shannon to play at the city’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations	08-03-04
	Passengers choose Derry to Dublin for a swift connection	03-03-04
	The Story of Derry opens at the Harbour Museum	02-03-04
	Airport gears up for busy season on holiday charter flights	02-03-04
	INTERREG IIIA Partnership Funding Award and Information Event – 2nd March 2004	02-03-04
	Council plans for the future of leisure provision in the district	01-03-04
	Mayor to lead delegation to develop US partnership links	01-03-04
	February 2004
	Mayor ‘bowled’ over by success of Charity Event	27-02-04
	Jools Holland extra show added to Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival	25-02-04
	Armagh All Ireland Star is appointed District Development Officer for Gaelic Games	25-02-04
	Mayor honours Liam Coyle	25-02-04
	Mayor Welcomes Major Development for Waterside Site	19-02-04
	New check-in facility opened at City of Derry Airport	19-02-04
	Airport Passenger growth up 6%	17-02-04
	Workhouse Museum to house historic newspaper index	17-02-04
	Retailers to learn of dangers of solvent abuse	17-02-04
	Closing Date for Mayor’s Bowlathon Event	17-02-04
	Derry City Council Strike Rate of 7.98%	13-02-04
	Stars line up for Derry Jazz and Big Band weekend!!!	13-02-04
	Council concerned at antisocial behaviour at Templemore	12-02-04
	New research on social and economic impact of airports in Europe	12-02-04
	City of Derry Airport new passenger information system goes online	11-02-04
	Council urges safe Saint Valentine celebrations	11-02-04
	Walled City Education Exhibition	11-02-04
	Derry to be part of Irish Historic Towns Atlas	10-02-04
	North West Film Archive project	09-02-04
	Mayor pledges support for Institute’s Care in the Community Campaign	05-02-04
	Bowlathon for Mayor’s Charity Appeal	05-02-04
	Airport Car Park goes Euro	02-02-04
	January 2004
	Museum services secures original Bible for Workhouse Museum	29-01-04
	Northern Ireland SMEs Clinch Innovation Awards	28-01-04
	‘Energise Your Community’	28-01-04
	Hygiene Standards Not Found ‘Wanton’ as Derry Restaurateur Uses His ‘Noodle’!	22-01-04
	Five new fire-fighters qualify at Airport	22-01-04
	Holocaust Book of Remembrance and Cara Gunn Petition Relocated	22-01-04
	Minister welcomes major investment for Derry	20-01-04
	Mayor Welcomes Financial Services Company to Derry	20-01-04
	Are you ready for the Big Tickle?	19-01-04
	Home Safe Home Scheme to reduce accidents at home	15-01-04
	Schools participate in Conor Exhibition Education Project	12-01-04
	Inaugural Council Skateboarding event a huge success	02-01-04