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Title	Date
December 2005
Airport Prepares For Busy Period	21-12-05
Christmas and New Year arrangements for Derry City Council	21-12-05
Council appeals for Quad and Scrambler rethink	19-12-05
Le Eithne Children’s Charity Event Hailed A Success	19-12-05
Council urges public “Don't wash your bird”	16-12-05
Unique Christmas experience at Walled City Market	15-12-05
Naval ship open to public on Sunday	15-12-05
Love the Change: Information for Shoppers	15-12-05
Mayor co-hosts charity event on board LE EITHNE	14-12-05
Mayor welcomes significant investment into the North West region	13-12-05
Walled City Christmas Market Promises to be a Festive Treat	12-12-05
Make safety the number one priority in entertainment premises this Christmas	12-12-05
Shop Smartly to become a ‘Smart Recycler’	12-12-05
Women’s Shared Project Testament to Lasting Peace We Too Have Suffered DVD and Calendar launch	12-12-05
Don’t Miss Derry City Council’s Special Santa Post Service!	12-12-05
Environmental Health Targets Gas Safety in The Workplace	08-12-05
North West Women Lead the Way in Welcoming Cultural Diversity	07-12-05
A Celebration Of International Human Rights Day	07-12-05
Vacancies at Bishops Field Synthetic Pitch	06-12-05
New publications establish Derry on Map of Europe	05-12-05
Mayor expresses deep disappointment at e-HR decision	02-12-05
Are sectarian attacks on young people on the increase?	02-12-05
City of Derry Airport Route Update	01-12-05
November 2005
Gransha Beacon of Light – a symbolic, artistic link with the city	30-11-05
‘A Day of Reflection’	30-11-05
Books of Condolence to open for George Best 1946 – 2005	30-11-05
Mayor Switches On Lisnagelvin Christmas Lights	29-11-05
Derry schools get Pounds for Yellow Pages	28-11-05
Bishop’s Field closure	25-11-05
Schoolchildren Go For Gold In Recycling Challenge	25-11-05
Derry Set To Host Huge Irish Language Festival	25-11-05
Tower Museum Staff Qualify in Community Relations	24-11-05
Park and Ride is a welcome “departure” for the festive season	24-11-05
Minister of State gets insight into Community Safety Partnership	21-11-05
The Mayor’s ‘Good Relations’ Initiative 2005-06	21-11-05
Council improves financial performance	17-11-05
‘Crafts In The Walled City’	17-11-05
Final Preparations Underway For ‘Crafts In The Walled City’	16-11-05
Santa Claus is coming to town!	15-11-05
City Walls Conservation Plan seeks public views	14-11-05
Piece Perfect Piece	14-11-05
Europe’s Top Investment Showcase Builds investor confidence in the City	11-11-05
Foyle Film Festival Hailed As A Triumph For The City...	11-11-05
Spend some creative time at the Guildhall with ‘Crafts in the Walled City’	10-11-05
City Centre Lights up for Christmas	10-11-05
Council grants up for grabs!	10-11-05
Sharing Good Practice - Race, Equality and Diversity Conference	08-11-05
Mayor welcomes Slovenian delegation to the City	08-11-05
Coshowen recognised with special Pride of Place award	03-11-05
Mayor rejects Minister’s response on e-HR contract	01-11-05
Hallowe'en Carnival Success	01-11-05
Hallowe’en Carnival Update 2005	01-11-05
October 2005
Public Sector agencies take the lead at regeneration conference	31-10-05
Derry City Council determined to challenge decision	27-10-05
Temporary closure of Templemore Sports Complex on Monday 31st October	27-10-05
Enjoy Hallowe'en Safely ~ Enjoy Hallowe'en Sensibly	27-10-05
Mardi Gras Hallowe’en Mayhem	27-10-05
Mapping Frontiers, Plotting Pathways	27-10-05
Harry Potter fun at St Columbs Park House	27-10-05
Woooooonderful Weekend Ahead	27-10-05
Council encourages care this Hallowe’en	26-10-05
Design project goes extra mile for Armada Exhibition	26-10-05
Lucozade attracts Undead to City for Hallowe’en Party	25-10-05
Guildhall Country Food Fair is back in the City	25-10-05
New Armada exhibition brings local story international acclaim £ 2.7million investment realises city’s Armada ambition	25-10-05
Co-Chairpersons for the Local Strategy Partnership set out their 2006 targets	25-10-05
Schools enjoy Ghoulish Fun and Games	24-10-05
European Week for Safety & Health at Work October 24th - 28th, 2005	21-10-05
Civic Regeneration Forum united on challenging decision	21-10-05
Concern expressed at procurement direction taken by Department of Finance and Personnel in relation to the e-HR contract	19-10-05
Family friendly - non alcohol zone extension for Hallowe’en Carnival	19-10-05
Murder at the Museum	19-10-05
Local Teenage bands to spook up Hallowe’en Night	19-10-05
Anti-social Behaviour Orders The Answer to ‘Out of Control Youth’?	12-10-05
“Destination North West And Glens & Lakelands” Welcome Cross Border Project Investment	11-10-05
Museum’s service set to host events to generate Archive Awareness	10-10-05
Last Call for all you Spooks	10-10-05
Public Meeting of Derry District Policing Partnership	10-10-05
Derry Says A Big Thank You Following Britain In Bloom Success	07-10-05
Derry Delves Into Its History With Archive Awareness Campaign	05-10-05
Scary Music!!	04-10-05
Shadow Council Elects Junior Representatives	03-10-05
September 2005
Antiques Roadshow Reveals A Rich Past At St. Columbs Cathedral.	30-09-05
Rossdale/Rossmore Public Amenity Upgrade Complete	29-09-05
Relax With A Coffee For Macmillan Cancer Relief	29-09-05
Dress up to win a trip to the 2006 World Cup!!	29-09-05
Vacancies available at Bishop’s Field Synthetic Pitch	27-09-05
Derry Wins River Challenge	25-09-05
Mayor welcomes Northwest Irish Dancing Championships to the City	23-09-05
Classical Music at the Guildhall this weekend	22-09-05
Official Hallowe’en ‘Web’-site spun for Carnival Celebrations	22-09-05
Telindus set to drive "Walled City to Wireless City " Project	22-09-05
Increased schedule to London Stansted	20-09-05
Seabourn Pride returns North Atlantic Convoy Bell safely home to Canada	19-09-05
Mayor’s Sponsored Walk Raises Over £2000!	19-09-05
Be a Tourist in the City this weekend	19-09-05
Gee’s Waterside Half Marathon still a runner!	19-09-05
Mayor gives her support to the Sai Pak Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebrations	19-09-05
Shared City Project	19-09-05
Council condemn arson attack on Bull Park	19-09-05
Shadow Youth Councillors Examine Ethnic Conflict	15-09-05
Derry Has Come Up Smelling Of Roses For Ulster In Bloom	15-09-05
Council steps up to support local schools	15-09-05
Mayor Steps Up Her Call For Charity Walk Support	15-09-05
North West set to gain from new air links	14-09-05
From Walled City To Wireless City Derry Is A Winner	13-09-05
Gees 25th Waterside Half Marathon Is A Runaway Success	13-09-05
City Of Derry Airport Helps Geologists Look Under North West	09-09-05
Le Eithne makes return visit to Derry	09-09-05
City Welcomes Opportunity For Investment Growth	09-09-05
Traffic And Travel Information	09-09-05
Launch of Cultural Diversity Exhibition Workhouse Museum	08-09-05
Speak With Your Feet For Mayors Chosen Charity!	08-09-05
Maritime Season 05 Draws To A Close	07-09-05
City looks forward to a great weekend of events	07-09-05
Walled City Cultural Trail notes record user numbers	07-09-05
Derry City Council to host Architects Awards Exhibition as part of the European Heritage Open Days programme	05-09-05
Mayor announces Cultural Programme for European Heritage Open Days	05-09-05
Exercise For Not So Serious Athletes!	02-09-05
Diamond Workers Hoping To Lead The Way In Gee’s Waterside Half Marathon	01-09-05
August 2005
Seabourn Pride To Carry An Historic ‘Convoy Bell’ Home	31-08-05
Keep Up With The Jonses In Gees Waterside Half Marathon!	26-08-05
Derry City Council Bank Holiday arrangements	25-08-05
Derry City Council Commences Residents Survey	24-08-05
A Growing Museum Collection	23-08-05
Full Cleansing and Ground Maintenance services to be restored for the Council area	22-08-05
Mayor Has a Spring In Her Step For Chosen Charity	11-08-05
Off the Wall Fun on the Walled City Cultural Trail	10-08-05
Limber Up For The London Marathon	10-08-05
Mayor Limbers Up For Charity Sponsored Walk	08-08-05
Local Councillor Urges Rooker Rethink	05-08-05
British Airways Puts The Fizz Into Mrs Meehan's Journey	04-08-05
Launch of Our Community Mapped	04-08-05
Derry City Council Goes For Gold	03-08-05
Launch of Fit Futures Initiative	02-08-05
July 2005
Brighten up your summer on the Walled City Cultural Trail	27-07-05
Shadow Councillors in the spotlight	22-07-05
Statement From Derry DPP	22-07-05
Aviators Pay a Flying Visit to City Of Derry Airport	21-07-05
Mayor Goes Green For Rural Issues	19-07-05
Traditions Meet at the Guildhall	18-07-05
Cultural Trail gives visitors a ‘Flavour of Derry’	18-07-05
Mayor of Derry Supports Two Minute Silence	13-07-05
Half Marathon Novice Programme provides Food for Thought	11-07-05
Count Down To Foyle Regatta	07-07-05
Derry City Council Holiday Arrangements	06-07-05
Cruise Passengers enjoy a Day in Derry	05-07-05
Maritime Magic on the Walled City Cultural Trail	05-07-05
It’s Play Time As Fountain Park Opens	04-07-05
Bull Park Residents Celebrate Reopening With Party In The Park	04-07-05
June 2005
Fun and Frolics at Foyle Regatta	30-06-05
Ulsterbus Announce New Bus Schedule for City of Derry Airport	30-06-05
Flower Power Gives Derry Pride In Our City	28-06-05
2005 Walled City Cultural Trail hosts wall-to-wall things to do	28-06-05
Shantallow multi usage games area (M.U.G.A.) is launched	27-06-05
It’s time to poop scoop with Derry City Council and Dog’s Trust	27-06-05
Ukraine delegation visit the City	24-06-05
Derry landmarks take Pride of Place	23-06-05
Mayor welcomes one of the region’s largest investments in infrastructure	22-06-05
Feel Safe As Houses For Community Safety Week	22-06-05
Walled City to Wireless City	21-06-05
Novice Programme Shapes Up	20-06-05
Derry City Council welcomes new build announcement by Invest Northern Ireland	17-06-05
World War II Photographic Exhibition At the Workhouse Museum	16-06-05
GAA Summer Camp Kicks Off	15-06-05
Super furry animals clean up in Newbuildings	15-06-05
Newbuildings and Derry City Council go wild!	13-06-05
Community relations gets a boost Bradford style	10-06-05
Annual Colmcille Lecture At Harbour Museum	09-06-05
City Says Willkommen An Bord To German Navy	07-06-05
Get on your bike for National Bike Week!	03-06-05
Mayor Condemns Attack	02-06-05
Mayor offers support following Eglinton explosion	02-06-05
Gaelic Games Competitions score points with City’s Schools	02-06-05
May 2005
City of Derry Airport welcomes Irish Government support for Dublin Service	26-05-05
Schools Urban Gaelic Games Fundamental Competitions a Success	26-05-05
All to play for at Iron Kids Duathlon	25-05-05
Derry City Council plans ahead for new term	24-05-05
Women elected representatives take lead roles in Council Chamber	24-05-05
Shared City Project shares some Crafty Ideas	23-05-05
Noise Action Week sends Council Barking Mad	19-05-05
Shared City Art Exhibition at the Forum	19-05-05
Tower Museum Welcomes Arrival of Armada Cannon	18-05-05
Get in shape for Gee's 25th Waterside Half Marathon	18-05-05
Passengers travel in style with Aer Arran	16-05-05
Derry to Join New Network for Walled Towns	12-05-05
Get on your mark for duathlon and triathlon at Templemore	12-05-05
International Museum Day celebrates local discovery	12-05-05
Derry youth won’t be overshadowed in Council	11-05-05
Foyle Days event success for Derry	09-05-05
Derry youth urged to come out of the shadows	06-05-05
High Standards Certified For Local Chinese Restaurants	05-05-05
Foyle Days Traffic Information	04-05-05
Countdown To Maritime Mania	04-05-05
Mayor acknowledges fifteen years of Healthy Cities	03-05-05
Derry’s Mayor making history with Buncrana	03-05-05
Port prepares for Foyle Days 05	02-05-05
Jazz festival swings out of town	02-05-05
April 2005
Jazz Festival Swings into the Bank Holiday Weekend	29-04-05
Youth Speak Up And Make Yourself Heard!	29-04-05
Chamber Welcomes European Trade Seminar	28-04-05
It’s up, up and away as City of Derry holiday charter flights begin	28-04-05
Mayor helps next generation challenge prejudice and stereotypes in Derry	28-04-05
Jazz Festival now in Full Swing!	28-04-05
Picture This: A Youthful Vision Of Life At The Interface	27-04-05
Local memories of World War Two come alive on DVD	27-04-05
It’s Benvenuta Italia as Derry City Council greets visitors	26-04-05
New Grant Is Childs Play For Newbuildings	26-04-05
Festival helps to jazz up City’s economy	26-04-05
FREE Music Frenzy on the GUINNESS Free Jazz Trail	26-04-05
Shadow Council Urges Young People to Step Out from the Shadows and Vote	25-04-05
Doing Business In Europe Seminar	25-04-05
City tunes up to welcome a host of music to the City	25-04-05
Derry DPP and Foyle DCU Launch Local Policing Plan	22-04-05
There’s something fishy going on at the Foyle Days Maritime festival!	20-04-05
Tommy Halferty returns to Jazz Festival	19-04-05
Derry steps back in time with launch of World War II exhibition	19-04-05
Foyle Days Sets Sail With Water Activities Programme	19-04-05
Jazz Festival welcomes Paddy Cole back to the City	18-04-05
North West Partnership urges everyone to make Home Safe Home	18-04-05
It’s plain sailing for Foyle Days as Derry remembers its maritime past	14-04-05
Rise and shine for Guildhall Charity Breakfasts	12-04-05
Mayor welcomes representatives from The Honourable The Irish Society	12-04-05
Ladies sing the blues at this year’s Jazz festival	12-04-05
More than just history as City of London Mayor visits Derry	11-04-05
Mayor speaks out for children’s speech and language services	11-04-05
Recommendations of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee support Airport Development	11-04-05
Jazz Festival goes Celtronic!!!	11-04-05
Nomination Returns for Local Government Elections	08-04-05
Mayor welcomes NIGHTBUS campaign	08-04-05
Two minutes of silence for Pope John Paul II on Friday 08th 2005 at 1.00pm in the Guildhall	08-04-05
New Image For City Centre Night Bus	07-04-05
Feast of events set for the City	06-04-05
City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival and Guinness make music together!!	06-04-05
Derry City Shows European Neighbours How To Czech Financial Systems	06-04-05
Best of music set for Derry Jazz event	06-04-05
McNamara Tours clinches CIE Special Merit Award of Excellence	05-04-05
Mayor expresses sadness at Pope’s death	03-04-05
March 2005
Mayor expresses regret at job losses proposal	31-03-05
Templemore Pool reopening postponed until next week	30-03-05
Derry City Council responds to Government Funding Decision	24-03-05
Mayor acknowledges city support in securing government funding	24-03-05
Cross-Border Conference a Success	23-03-05
Easter arrangements for Council facilities	22-03-05
Templemore Pool closure extended to Easter Saturday to facilitate further repair work	22-03-05
Josef Locke Sculpture is unveiled	22-03-05
4th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival Programme is launched	21-03-05
Women in History Project designed Stained glass window is launched	21-03-05
A Positive Response To St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival	18-03-05
Derry Mayor Disappointed At Claims	16-03-05
St Patrick’s Day Fun for All	16-03-05
Easter holiday skateboarding at Templemore	16-03-05
Council announces details of a further three public consultation meetings	15-03-05
City is bloomin’ marvellous	14-03-05
City gets set for St Patrick’s Day City Centre Road Race	14-03-05
Cross Border Conference aims to Unlock Employee Potential	14-03-05
“Decades” of stories and poems launched	11-03-05
Mayors for a day	10-03-05
Regeneration brief issued by Derry City Council	10-03-05
Council extends invitation to community relations consultation meetings	10-03-05
Get ready for some top class music at the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival	10-03-05
Official opening of Learmount Forest Greenway	10-03-05
Women into History Project launch History in Our Doorstep	09-03-05
Bull Park Play Proposals on Display	08-03-05
Council introduces No Smoking Policy in the Workplace	08-03-05
Women in History Project design Stained glass window	07-03-05
Council host cross community women’s event	04-03-05
Chairperson of Derry District Policing Partnership welcomes level of public participation	03-03-05
Pool closure affords Council opportunity to remove ceiling tiles	02-03-05
Council welcomes community response to Carnival call	02-03-05
Two Cathedrals Flower Festival celebrates Community Relations Week	01-03-05
Conference to celebrate role of local women in peace building	01-03-05
Council acknowledges Community Relations Week	01-03-05
February 2005
Council hosts seminar on urban regeneration	28-02-05
Council hosts ICT workshop	28-02-05
Mayor backs holistic approach to healthy living for school kids	25-02-05
Templemore pools to close for essential maintenance work	24-02-05
Council secures funding for Art of Regeneration Project	24-02-05
Mayor welcomes progress with landowner negotiations	24-02-05
Museum wants memories of Second World War Their Past, Your Future - Do you remember the war?	24-02-05
Council refuses licence for sex establishment	21-02-05
Council sets up Interface Images project to improve community relations	21-02-05
Multi-use Games Area secured for Shantallow	17-02-05
Community Safety partnership undertakes survey for strategy development	16-02-05
Drama at the Workhouse	16-02-05
Council commences work at Brandywell Stadium	14-02-05
Derry City Council strikes rate of 5.95%	14-02-05
Mayor to send Chinese New Year cards	11-02-05
Mayor encouraged by ‘positive meeting’ with Minister Spellar	09-02-05
Finishing touches for St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival	08-02-05
Council to ring in the Chinese New Year	03-02-05
'Sea' the City's Heritage with Foyle Days	02-02-05
January 2005
Campaign continues for decentralisation of public sector jobs to Derry and North West	25-01-05
Mayor to attend Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony	20-01-05
Council calls for Government intervention to assist in setting District Rate	18-01-05
Council commences discussions to keep rates increase as low as possible	18-01-05
Ryanair introduce new aircraft to London Stansted route	18-01-05
Airport Passenger growth up 10%	13-01-05
Mayor welcomes Invest NI Speculative Build Project	12-01-05
Mayor extends sympathy	12-01-05
Council celebrates Chinese New Year with Youth Competition	12-01-05
Inter Agency Group on Gender Equality Launch and ‘Gender Matters’ Consultation Event	10-01-05
Reminder call for Grant Aid Applications	10-01-05
Mayor to lead 3-minute silence from Guildhall Square	04-01-05