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	Title	Date
	December 2007
	Brooke Park Leisure Centre Closure	29-12-07
	Mayors Christmas Message 2007	20-12-07
	Shantallow’s Ardnamoyle Swifts once again victorious in the National Midnight Street Soccer Finals	19-12-07
	Mayor Launches Just Add Water Campaign	17-12-07
	Mayor opens Guildhall Square Ice Rink	17-12-07
	Youth teams open Synthetic Pitch at St Columb’s Park	13-12-07
	New Age Kurling - a first for sports development	13-12-07
	Interdenomination Service To Mark Abolition Of Slavery	12-12-07
	Connect 2 Funding A Great Boost For Derry	12-12-07
	Remember To Recycle This Christmas	11-12-07
	Mayor’s Christmas Tea Dance	11-12-07
	Policy and Resources Committee for December 2007	10-12-07
	Guildhall hosts Christmas Carols and Music	10-12-07
	City Swimming Baths Refurbishment Welcomed	10-12-07
	City Baths Temporary Closure For Major Works	10-12-07
	Mayor praises Santastic result!!	10-12-07
	Mayor to launch Ulster connections - Ulster and Slavery Exhibition	10-12-07
	Council Pitches	07-12-07
	“Connect 2 will Knock Out Competition” - John Duddy	07-12-07
	Make your Call Count - phone lines now open for Connect2	07-12-07
	Christmas Fire Safety Warning In Places Of Public Entertainment	06-12-07
	Down by the River Connect 2 needs you!	06-12-07
	Mayor looks forward to Christmas Choral Cheer in the Guildhall	06-12-07
	Don’t miss Council’s Special Santa Post Service!	05-12-07
	The path to healthy living	05-12-07
	Search for 101 Santas in the Tower Museum	04-12-07
	Chamber gets behind Connect2	04-12-07
	Mayor launches Free Dog Health Check	03-12-07
	Environmental Services Committee December 07	03-12-07
	November 2007
	Shared City Project Carol Service	30-11-07
	Foster Welcomes Streamlined Planning Processes	29-11-07
	£50 Million, Four Competitors and only ONE winner…let the countdown begin	26-11-07
	Connect 2 A Slice of £50m Lottery Cake for the City	26-11-07
	Two new Judo clubs as part of the Grassroots Judo Project	26-11-07
	Huge Crowd Welcomes Santa to Guildhall Square	22-11-07
	Council introduced charges for commercial users of Civic Amenity sites	21-11-07
	Presentation of award to Foyle Search and Rescue	20-11-07
	The “Getting Back to Where We Came From ” Exhibition	20-11-07
	Guildhall Square gets ready for big Christmas switch on	19-11-07
	Festive Time rings out across the city	16-11-07
	Festive Gifts Galore At Guildhall Craft Fair	15-11-07
	Santa for Lisnagelvin pool disco	15-11-07
	Mayor backs projects bids for People’s Millions	14-11-07
	£1.7 million Funding Boost for Derry’s Built Heritage	14-11-07
	Corries’ Ashley to light up Derry’s Streets	14-11-07
	10,001 Santa's get Mayoral approval	14-11-07
	Craft Fair goes ‘potty’ over Docpote	13-11-07
	Launch of Wireless City Service	12-11-07
	"Frocksrock" at the Guildhall Craft Fair	12-11-07
	Development Committee November meeting	09-11-07
	Statement From Mayor	08-11-07
	‘Time to play your part’ Local District Policing Partnership Chair urges support for DPP recruitment campaign	07-11-07
	Contemporary And Traditional Gifts At Craft Fair	07-11-07
	Ryanair Launches New Route To Bristol - 4 Million Seats From £10*	07-11-07
	Notice of DPP Public Meeting	07-11-07
	Welcome Pack for newly arrived citizens - free copies available	06-11-07
	Mayor launches BBC Autumn Watch Tree Party	05-11-07
	Call for Applications for Derry City Council’s New Community Centre Support Grant Programme (2008/09 to 2010/11)	05-11-07
	Civic Leaders welcome Taoiseach to the City	02-11-07
	Hallowe’en Carnival planning underway for 2008	01-11-07
	October 2007
	Countdown to Carnival	29-10-07
Statement from Hallowe’en Event Organisers regarding Safety at Hallowe’en	26-10-07
City Baths vandalism condemned	26-10-07
Wooooonderful Weekend of Hallowe'en events	25-10-07
Derry~Londonderry Connect2 Scheme in running for TV vote, as part of Sustrans’ Connect2 £50million bid	25-10-07
Ghoulish Games and Freaky Fun at St Columb’s Park House	24-10-07
Conference to assist with dealing with the past	24-10-07
Enjoy Halloween Safely And Sensibly	23-10-07
Mayor condemns vandalism	22-10-07
Opening of the Gates at the Diamond War Memorial	22-10-07
Mayor welcomes Vital Voices group to the city	22-10-07
Guildhall Square goes Continental this Hallowe’en	22-10-07
Fountain Community Art-Piece Unveiled	22-10-07
Claudy Country Park Play information session	22-10-07
Bach Mass in B Minor	19-10-07
Mayor backs Schools Rugby project	17-10-07
Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Service’s Education Programme	16-10-07
Mayor launches major Flight of the Earls Exhibition	16-10-07
Teenage Girls Get Teenage Kicks From Yoga	15-10-07
Council announce Free Dogs Health Check	09-10-07
Mayor launches Story of Amelia Earhart novel	09-10-07
Derry hosts Urban Design and Climate Change Conference	09-10-07
Policy and Resources Committee for October 2007	05-10-07
Work Commences At City Baths	03-10-07
Be bright eyed and bushy tailed this weekend for Red Squirrel Week!	03-10-07
Ambassador of Russia visits Derry	02-10-07
Mayor launches major travelling Flight of the Earls exhibition	01-10-07
Eat Safe Award For Age Concern Derry	01-10-07
Monster Celebrations planned for Hallowe’en Carnival	01-10-07
September 2007
Deputy Mayor officially opens Phase 1 of Claudy Country Park Access and Biodiversity Project	27-09-07
Biodiversity Forum and guided walk for Red Squirrel week	27-09-07
Mayor welcomes weekend of Wall2Wall music	27-09-07
Up, up and away with Connect 2 National Day	27-09-07
Countdown to NI Creative Industries Conference	26-09-07
Public Meeting of the Derry District Policing Partnership Wednesday 26th September at 6.00pm at Magee University Campus	24-09-07
Calling all Fiddlers!	24-09-07
Award nomination for Clooney	24-09-07
Shared City Community Education Programme launch and Swap Shop	24-09-07
Derry's 2007 "Carlingford Cup" Race: "150 Years Of Friendly Rowing Rivalry"	21-09-07
Mayor Welcomes Jobs Announcement	20-09-07
Get Snapping on the City Walls	20-09-07
Mayor to launch Umoja festival	19-09-07
City Baths vandalism condemned	19-09-07
Top Designer to headline NI Creative Industries Conference	18-09-07
Fountain Art-Piece Project Commences	18-09-07
Mayor welcomes publication of Northern Corridors Railway Group Report	18-09-07
Mayor extends condolences to families of Thai air crash victims	18-09-07
Uboat exploratory dive to commence	13-09-07
Reminder - Grant Aid Community Information Sessions	13-09-07
Ulster Society of Women Artists exhibition to be launched at Tower Museum	12-09-07
Mayor welcomes Business Park Jobs Boost	12-09-07
Council to facilitate Head On Hands On training	12-09-07
Mayor welcomes O’Neill group to the city	12-09-07
From Leaders to Exiles - Tower Museum set to welcome major Flight of the Earls exhibition	11-09-07
Getting Married? Pick up the essential City Wedding Guide	11-09-07
Flight of the Earls lecture	10-09-07
Waterside Half Marathon breaks all records	10-09-07
Derry City Council Main Grant aid - call for applications!	09-09-07
Policy and Resources Committee for September	07-09-07
Council and University unite to grow financial services sector in Derry	07-09-07
Valuing Heritage by Valuing Memories	05-09-07
Council Meetings Re-Convene this Week	04-09-07
August 2007
Inaugural Priorian's Hockey Tournament Welcomed	31-08-07
Mayor launches Calico Project Quilt Exhibition at the Tower Museum	31-08-07
Valuing Heritage by Valuing Memories	29-08-07
Local Community Sector urged to get to know the Assembly	29-08-07
Gee’s Waterside Half Marathon gets “Woolies” boost	29-08-07
Grant Aid 08/ 09 Community Information Sessions announced	28-08-07
Foyle Civic Trust congratulates Council on Celebration of Derry’s Walls programme	23-08-07
Walled City Treasure Hunt	23-08-07
From Tyneside to Waterside	23-08-07
Grant Aid 08/ 09 Community Information Sessions announced	23-08-07
Calls for entries to photographic competition	22-08-07
IFA Level 1 Coaching Award	22-08-07
Summer Arts, Craft and Food Market in Guildhall Square	20-08-07
Gee's Waterside Half Marathon welcomes Girl Power....walking	20-08-07
Earl Bishop to “Officially” Open Bishop’s Gate at Walled Towns Day celebrations	20-08-07
CCI Chief Praised By Mayor	20-08-07
ES chairperson praises peaceful bonfires	16-08-07
"Running Man" prepares for his 26th Half Marathon	16-08-07
Family Fun in the Walled City	14-08-07
Mayor looks forward to Earhart Festival celebrations	10-08-07
Council hosts Multi Sports Camp for 7-11 year olds	10-08-07
Mayor visits recent city investor	10-08-07
Flight of the Earls lecture	09-08-07
Mayor welcomes international film star to the city	09-08-07
Mayor Opens Foyle Ulster Scots Festival	06-08-07
Mayor praises Picnic in the Park event	03-08-07
Get Ready Steady Fun Run In Waterside For Hospice	02-08-07
July 2007
Bull Park MUGA temporarily closed	31-07-07
Tower Museum accepts donation of Purple Heart medal	31-07-07
City Prepares For Celebration Of The City’s Historic Walls - 26 August 2007	31-07-07
New Message In A Bottle Scheme To Help Older People	26-07-07
Mayor hosts reception for Foyle Cup team representatives	25-07-07
Council delegation has positive New Brunswick experience	24-07-07
Mayor welcomes University of Ulster Foyle Cup 2007 Teams to the city	23-07-07
Mayor Welcomes Stream Investment	18-07-07
Mayor Urges Caution At Clooney Houses	18-07-07
Riverview Park To Reopen	18-07-07
Council Welcomes Dalai Lama To City	17-07-07
Young people’s “Learning from art” on display at Tower Museum	16-07-07
Museum hosts Flight of the Earls events	16-07-07
Council delegation set for New Brunswick	13-07-07
Star: track at Templemore Sports Complex	13-07-07
Policy and Resources Committee for July	12-07-07
Get on the Walled City Cultural Trail	11-07-07
Blooming Lovely	11-07-07
Refurbishment work to commence on the former Northern Counties Hotel	10-07-07
Council’s Key Conservation-led Regeneration Project Almost Complete	09-07-07
Foyle Days Family Festival	09-07-07
IFA/ Nutty Krust Soccer Fun Weeks Kick Into Action	09-07-07
Foyle Valley Railway Open For Summer Season	09-07-07
The Walled City - Story on the Streets Booklet	09-07-07
Multi-Agency Group Meeting On Suicide	06-07-07
Mayor welcomes programme to revamp City’s Industrial Parks	05-07-07
Mayor looks forward to Ulster Community Games Finals	05-07-07
Development Committee July Meeting	04-07-07
Mayor launches details of Grassroots Judo Summer Camp	04-07-07
Mayor urges locals to ‘Put best foot forward’	03-07-07
Foyle Days Family Festival	02-07-07
Environmental Services Committee July meeting 2007	02-07-07
June 2007
Mayor honours Tom McCully on his retirement	29-06-07
Airport Committee agrees to immediate action following publication of The Independent Inquiry	28-06-07
Mayor to officially open Newbuildings FC Multi Purpose Sports Pitch	28-06-07
Family Fun on the River Foyle	27-06-07
City hosts Women Influencing Govt conference	25-06-07
Lettershandoney Multi Usage Games Area (M.U.G.A.) officially launched	22-06-07
Civic Regeneration Forum set out priorities for infrastructure with Minister for Regional Development	21-06-07
Falcon announces new holiday destination from City of Derry Airport	20-06-07
Council profiles Child Safety Week	19-06-07
Local Workers Saddle Up for Bike to Work Day	19-06-07
Naval aviation book presentation at City of Derry Airport	19-06-07
A River Runs Through It Heritage Lottery funds Foyle Maritime Heritage Project	18-06-07
NI Environments to be Smoke-Free come rain or shine	15-06-07
Shantallow Teams Travel to JJB Soccer Dome for Midnight Street Soccer Finals	15-06-07
Mayor tells locals - On your Bike	14-06-07
Bonfire Liaison Group Set Up	14-06-07
Summer Vacancies at Bishop’s Field Synthetic Pitch	13-06-07
Final Whistle Blows on Gaelic4Girls programme	13-06-07
Council supports World Day against Child Labour	11-06-07
Mayor congratulates UU Business School	11-06-07
City Embraces Breathing Spaces Festival	09-06-07
Re-imaging Communities Information Day	07-06-07
Space to Breathe	07-06-07
Mayor welcomes jobs announcement for City	06-06-07
Derry City Council’s new Language Line and Text Phone facilities	06-06-07
Joint Statement between City of Derry Airport and Civil Aviation Authority	06-06-07
Make food safety a 'Walk in the park' this summer	05-06-07
Connect 2 Workshop to assist promote Sustrans Big Lottery Bid	05-06-07
Walk on the Wild Side this Weekend	05-06-07
Annual Colmcille lecture at The Tower Museum to celebrate 'Louvain 400'	04-06-07
Independent Review Commenced at City of Derry Airport	04-06-07
Environmental Services Committee June meeting 2007	01-06-07
Development Committee June Meeting	01-06-07
May 2007
Bowling at its best at Lisnagelvin	31-05-07
Guildhall to host Public information day on Council Services	30-05-07
Guildhall Square set to host international motorbike event	30-05-07
Walled City Market Expands with new produce	30-05-07
Derry City Council commit to full Independent Inquiry	29-05-07
Europe Direct hosts "Know Your Rights" seminar	29-05-07
A Night at the Museum	29-05-07
The City of Airport Committee members welcomes CAA review	28-05-07
City Of Derry Airport Set To Re-Open On Tuesday 29th May	28-05-07
5.55pm Passenger Travel Update	25-05-07
Joint Statement By Civil Aviation Authority And Derry City Council Regarding City Of Derry (Eglinton) Airport.	25-05-07
9.45am Passenger Travel Update	25-05-07
Travel update City of Derry Airport	24-05-07
Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) visits Derry	24-05-07
City to be bowled over by All Ireland Championships	24-05-07
Countdown to FBD Insurance Rás Stage	24-05-07
An historic makeover for Guildhall agreed	24-05-07
New Route From City Of Derry To Bristo l - Lowest Fares Guaranteed - 50,000 Seats For £10	24-05-07
Templemore set for Liam Ball Triathlon	23-05-07
A Stitch in Time	23-05-07
Information Day for Council services planned	23-05-07
Wings around City of Derry Airport	21-05-07
City in gear to welcome FBD Insurance Rás	21-05-07
Biodiversity Action Plan will be a lifeline for Nature	21-05-07
Amelia Earhart Lounge opened at City of Derry Airport	21-05-07
FBS Insurance RAS Cycle Race rides into town	18-05-07
£3.2million brings Tower Museum into the 21st Century	18-05-07
Derry City Council congratulates businesses for embracing smoke-free legislation	17-05-07
Clean Sweep continues around the city	17-05-07
Gee's Waterside Half Marathon Back on Track	16-05-07
Mayor calls for end to child poverty	14-05-07
Time stands still in Derry	14-05-07
Businesses given advice on the supply of safe goods	14-05-07
On-Line Vote Sought For City Project	14-05-07
History in the making with a little help from the Tower Museum!	11-05-07
Derry City Council’s Civic Alcohol Forum receives prestigious Local Govt award	11-05-07
Ten year forecasts point to employment challenges and opportunity	10-05-07
Derry hears about Netherlands’ child friendly approach	10-05-07
A night at the Museum at the Tower Museum	08-05-07
Local Pupils ‘ Voice' Concerns About The Environment	08-05-07
"A Real Gem of A Festival"	08-05-07
Development Committee May Meeting	08-05-07
Jazz Festival ends on a High Note!!!	07-05-07
Environmental Services Committee May meeting 2007	04-05-07
Brandywell Regeneration Proposals	04-05-07
Beyond Skin Musical Workshops	04-05-07
Opening of Multicultural Diversity Centre at Foyle Street at One World Festival	04-05-07
Jazz Festival swings into action this weekend	03-05-07
Mayor launches A Map of Europe for Every Classroom initiative	02-05-07
The Jive Aces at City of Derry Jazz Festival	02-05-07
Derry to represent NI in BBC Breathing Places /Springwatch Cities Campaign	02-05-07
Shake Your Booty but Mind Your Butt at this year’s Jazz Festival!	02-05-07
No Stone Left Unturned When Clean Sweep Hits The Streets	01-05-07
Wee Buns Cookbook with WWII recipes launch	01-05-07
Tales of the City Factory recalled at Playhouse	01-05-07
April 2007
Omagh and Claudy victims say “Make Mine the Last”	30-04-07
Mayors successful trip to China	30-04-07
Mayor launches Welcome pack for newly arrived citizens	30-04-07
Derry City Council welcomes further detail on Brandywell proposal	30-04-07
Shared City Divided City exhibition at Foyleside	30-04-07
Shared City hosts a range of events for Community Relations Week	27-04-07
Family History workshop - Who do you think you are?	26-04-07
City urged to embrace diversity for Community Relations Week	25-04-07
Final week to NI goes smoke-free	25-04-07
Northern Periphery Programme Visit To Derry	24-04-07
Cigarette butts are litter too!	18-04-07
Derry Hosts NI Wheelchair Basketball League & Coaching Sessions for Local People	18-04-07
City To China	18-04-07
Tower Museum hosts young people Bottle your Culture exhibition	17-04-07
Fit Futures Celebrates Success of Yoga Schools Programme in the Outer North	17-04-07
Council encourages staff to step out for health	17-04-07
Flight of the Earls Lecture and Book launch at Tower Museum	16-04-07
Policy and Resources Committee Meeting	16-04-07
Mayor hosts Envirowise Awards	16-04-07
Attack on staff member condemned	13-04-07
Outer North Puts Health First	12-04-07
Arts and Regeneration Programme ~ A Community Vision for Clooney Community launched	12-04-07
Guitar Legend set for Derry Jazz Festival	11-04-07
A breath of fresh air on world health day	11-04-07
Museum Service receives donation of commemorative coins	11-04-07
Get into the swing of things with the Glenn Miller Orchestra	04-04-07
Final month to prepare to go smoke-free	04-04-07
Easter arrangements for Council facilities. Friday 06th - Tuesday 10th April 2007	03-04-07
Support urged for plans to improve green travel in Northern Ireland	03-04-07
Mayor condemns Foyle Springs incident	03-04-07
Mayor extends sympathy to fire victim’s family	03-04-07
City of Derry Airport prepares for busy Easter weekend	03-04-07
Community Safety Warden Project launched	02-04-07
March 2007
Council Responds to Local Government Report on Absenteeism	30-03-07
Project archiving stories of the Border at the Harbour Museum	27-03-07
“Beyond the Wall” Conference to highlight work in interface areas	26-03-07
Guildhall Square goes continental next week	22-03-07
Derry In Perfect Pitch For Annual Jazz Extravaganza	21-03-07
“ Prejudice - Face On” Cluster Day	20-03-07
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations brings out the crowds	17-03-07
Revamped Irish Street Facility Officially Opened	16-03-07
Mapping Our Community, Collaboration Pilot Action Project Presentation of Certificates by Mayor	14-03-07
Special offer for Making History play at Guildhall	14-03-07
Enjoy St Patrick’s Day Safely and Sensibly	14-03-07
Mayor highlights importance of lifebelts	14-03-07
Public Urged To Get Real	14-03-07
Europe Direct Information Centre (North West) opens in Derry	13-03-07
Mayor honours Council groundsman	13-03-07
Special rates for matinee performances of Making History	12-03-07
Policy and Resources Committee for March	12-03-07
Work of Hugh Thomson on show at Tower Museum	08-03-07
Mayor urges Women to Reach for the Sky	07-03-07
St Columb’s Park House goes green for St Patrick	06-03-07
Mayor welcomes Axa jobs	05-03-07
Mayor concerned at cocaine find	05-03-07
Social housing and community facilities planned for Oakland Park	05-03-07
Altan and Different Drums to entertain crowds on St Patrick’s Day	02-03-07
Mayor calls for collective leadership in approach to alcohol misuse	01-03-07
Walled City Market to repeat success in 2007	01-03-07
Council launches Health @ Work Action Plan	01-03-07
Call for Carnival Community Parade participants	01-03-07
February 2007
Space to breathe at work and at leisure in Derry	28-02-07
New Look Initiative Aims to Clean Up District	22-02-07
Altan and Different Drums for St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival	21-02-07
Wake up to Britains' Biggest Breakfast	21-02-07
Mayor condemns attack on student	21-02-07
Mayor supports women in local government	19-02-07
Guildhall to host Brian Friel’s Making History play	15-02-07
Council hosts Spanish Armada lecture	14-02-07
Mayor pledges support to Fire and Rescue Service following attacks	12-02-07
Mayor condemns robbery	12-02-07
Nursing home receives Eat Safe award	12-02-07
District Rate Increase for 2007/8 lowest in nine years	09-02-07
Mayor recognises winners of Business Excellence Awards	07-02-07
Derry Mayor Honoured By City Of London	06-02-07
North West Region Cross Border Group - Press Release	05-02-07
Council meeting update 05th February - 09th February 2007	02-02-07
Dangerous Dog Amnesty Commences	02-02-07
Mayor Leads Delegation To City Of London	02-02-07
January 2007
Mayor acknowledges Special Olympics National Games winners and announces details of two new clubs	31-01-07
Money grows for trees in Yellow Pages directory recycling campaign	31-01-07
Inner City Trust River Foyle Project presented to Development Committee	29-01-07
Mayor hails parking meeting as ‘constructive’	29-01-07
John Kerr - a tribute	29-01-07
Mayor Welcomes Free Derry Museum Opening	26-01-07
Mayor hosts reception for city’s teenage world champion	25-01-07
High Court Provides Clarification On City’s Name	25-01-07
Local sports heroes recognised at District Sports Council awards	25-01-07
Tony Evans - A Tribute	24-01-07
Mayor condemns attacks	22-01-07
Mayor Condemns Attack On Heron Way Home	19-01-07
‘Out To Play’ - Neighbourhood Consultation Workshops for new play strategy	18-01-07
Walled City Signature Tourism Project Celebrates Partnership	15-01-07
2006 - A Record Year For City Of Derry Airport	10-01-07
New cross-border cycle route launched in the North West	10-01-07
Policy and Resources Committee for January	05-01-07
Five new awards created to honour local sporting figures	04-01-07
Airport issues warning to passengers	04-01-07
Members of Environmental Services Committee propose Pit Bull Amnesty	03-01-07
Help for Derry City Council businesses to go smoke-free in 2007	03-01-07