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As summer fades and the days begin to draw in, autumn brings a whole new atmosphere to Derry~Londonderry and the wider Northwest. Crisp mornings, golden foliage, and dramatic autumn skies make it the perfect time to lace up your walking boots and explore. 

As the air turns crisp and the trees burst into fiery shades of red and gold, there’s no better time to discover the magic of the North West.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, has welcomed the city’s hosting of two major sports events this weekend.

Following the exciting announcement last month that Strabane has been shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028, work is advancing at pace to move to the next stage of the process as Derry City and Strabane District Council prepares a full and final bid for submission by the end of November.

The City of Derry International Choir Festival has unveiled an exciting programme for its 2026 festival, promising four unforgettable days of world-class performances, international competition an..

Athletes from more than 20 countries have already entered the 2026 Europe Triathlon Cup — City of Derry, with organisers reporting a surge in registrations across both the Europe Triathlon Cup events and the Triathlon National Series less than two months before race day.

The Mayor of Derry and Strabane today acknowledged the success of this year’s Walled City Alive programme, which brought the city’s rich heritage to life through more than 200 events and activities delivered throughout the month of June.

There was celebration across the North West today following the announcement that Strabane has been successfully shortlisted to bid for the prestigious UK Town of Culture 2028 title. Securing a spo..

From arts and crafts workshops and outdoor walks to podcasting, drama and film activities, there is something for all ages to enjoy at Seamus Heaney HomePlace this summer. Running throughout July an..

Some of the world's leading pianists make their way to Derry this July as the Walled City Music International Academy welcomes talented young musicians from across the globe for an intensive week of performance, learning and artistic collaboration.

The River Foyle took centre stage over the weekend as Derry welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the quayside for the spectacular Foyle Maritime Festival which ended last night with a fabulous fireworks finale.

Derry is preparing for a major economic uplift as the Foyle Maritime Festival returns later this month, with food, hospitality and local traders set to play a starring role in one of the North West’s biggest events.