Menu
23/08/2002
Book of Condolence for Soham schoolgirls kept open
The Book of Condolence in memory of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, which was opened earlier this week by Derry City Council, is to be extended for one week.
The Mayor, Councillor Kathleen McCloskey, said such was the response from local people to the deaths of the two 10-year-old schoolgirls in Soham, England, last week that she decided to extend the opening hours at the Guildhall to allow members of the public to sign the Book.
“Hundreds of people have been queuing up to sign the Book of Condolence. The response from the local community has been phenomenal, everyone has been affected by this horrific murder and are wanting to offer their sympathies to the family and friends of these two children," she said.
“By opening the Book of Condolence for a further five days we are affording the local community an opportunity to offer their condolences to the families of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells.
"Once completed, the Book of Condolence will be sent on behalf of the people of the city, to the local authority in Cambridgeshire to be passed on to the families of the two children.”
The Book of Condolence will be open at the Guildhall from 9am-5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and on Friday from 9am-5pm.
(GMcG)
The Mayor, Councillor Kathleen McCloskey, said such was the response from local people to the deaths of the two 10-year-old schoolgirls in Soham, England, last week that she decided to extend the opening hours at the Guildhall to allow members of the public to sign the Book.
“Hundreds of people have been queuing up to sign the Book of Condolence. The response from the local community has been phenomenal, everyone has been affected by this horrific murder and are wanting to offer their sympathies to the family and friends of these two children," she said.
“By opening the Book of Condolence for a further five days we are affording the local community an opportunity to offer their condolences to the families of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells.
"Once completed, the Book of Condolence will be sent on behalf of the people of the city, to the local authority in Cambridgeshire to be passed on to the families of the two children.”
The Book of Condolence will be open at the Guildhall from 9am-5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and on Friday from 9am-5pm.
(GMcG)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 February 2024
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
17 April 2024
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
08 February 2024
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
