William Allen

Married to Diane. 2 great stepsons. Former journalist. Everton fan

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Dr. Tom Black believes Mike Nesbitt did 'difficult job' well after shock resignation and replacement. "He was trying to do the job on principle keeping politics out of the equation. In the end of the day it was local politics that undermined his position."
https://t.co/u8fVDj3h7M

[Press Gazette @pressgazette]

Australia's news bargaining incentive forcing tech giants to strike deals with news organisations or pay a levy has passed into law. News Corp Australasia exec chair Michael Miller said newsbrands "now get the much-needed investment to continue delivering professional journalism"

[Marie-Louise Connolly @mlchealth]

NI’s new health minister will be briefed on official reports into Emerg Gen Surgery. They have been available to doh officials from 2023 - but no decisions have been made - perhaps because it required change & actually calling it.

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Man in his sixties dies in Derry house fire
https://t.co/9okL95Vg5v

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry City defender Jamie Stott opens up about the tragic loss of his newborn baby daughter: "Every day is tough. Every day is different." @derrycityfc
https://t.co/Q6MyiVko3r

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

The Foyle Bridge has now re-opened following a vehicle fire earlier this afternoon.

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Head's in a Twisk: Derry City's Dutch midfielder Nick Twisk says the media attention on the football club this past week has been 'strange' #derrycityfc

https://t.co/ygr7Ia2qme

[William Allen @WilliamAllen29]

@Garbhan_D @RhonddaBryant @CArchibald_SF @columeastwood Yes it's time we accept UU will never do right thing here. Even if Task Force achieves anything, it will be against the odds and due to pressure, not UU showing goodwill to city, which leaves no hope for future growth beyond that. Time for a uni that actually cares about region

[Deirdre Heenan @deirdreheenan]

Northern Ireland population same as a single health trust in Manchester.

Yet apparently we need 5 health and social care trusts and an ambulance trust with ever increasing layers of ‘senior management’ to deliver by far the worst health outcomes in UK.

See the problem yet?

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

In pictures: Hundreds of young Derry City fans and their families turn out at Brandywell for an open training session and meet and greet with players as part of Féile Derry 2026 @derrycityfc
https://t.co/LVZoOGl5OA

[Simon Collins @SimonCollins82]

WATCH. James McClean arrives at Brandywell Stadium for training amid reports Derry City has terminated his contract

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

OPINION: Derry's next chapter depends on keeping talent, as much as attracting it back - View from the Foyle
https://t.co/kPmLroO0ei

[William Allen @WilliamAllen29]

I think Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel in Co Donegal has the most efficient, hardworking and friendly staff I've ever seen. Really impressive. @B_LodgeHotel

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Brian Maher has his say on Tiernan Lynch's sudden departure and calls on fans to get behind Mark Connolly as Derry City attempt to save season #derrycityfc @derrycityfc
https://t.co/AbaODGwWHd

[Martin McKenna (Nightskyhunter) @martinastro2005]

This has become my most successful video ever on youtube. The Galleon ship at the Barmouth has reached 138K and growing over 13 days. Amazing since it's a ship video... https://t.co/BBM5bthqOE

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Poachers detected by drone as Loughs Agency seizes illegal net on River Foyle
https://t.co/ar62g0zajp

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

John ‘Red’ Doran was a ‘remarkable library of stories’ with a ‘smile and wonderful laugh that would brighten any room’, mourners have been told at his Requiem Mass in the Long Tower.
https://t.co/bgVW5wChnc

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry City skipper Michael Duffy has his say on what went wrong under former boss Tiernan Lynch #derrycityfc
https://t.co/nHowFEaCJ5

[Derry City FC @derrycityfc]

Derry City FC can confirm that former player, Niall McGinn, is joining the club in a coaching capacity.

Niall will be available to assist with both the first team and the Academy.

We're delighted to welcome him back to the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

https://t.co/494uRLkhWq

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

OPINION: Why Tiernan Lynch's Derry City reign had reached the point of no return #derrycityfc
https://t.co/flzbFooSN7