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Northern Ireland Water Pollution Fines Deemed Insufficient

Between 2020 and 2024, 63 fines were issued for 4,202 confirmed water pollution incidents in Northern Ireland, prompting calls for stronger deterrents and an independent Environmental Protection Agency.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Northern Ireland's Failing Care System Leaves Young Adults with Complex Needs Unsupported

The mother of a 19-year-old in Londonderry with Down's syndrome, autism, and ADHD criticizes Northern Ireland's care system for failing to adequately support young adults with complex needs after they leave school, citing her son's case as an example of the system's shortcomings.

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Quality Education
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Police Vehicle Damaged in Kilkeel Attack

A police vehicle in Kilkeel, County Down, was severely damaged after being attacked by a crowd of approximately 35 masked individuals who threw objects, set fire to the garden of a house the police were protecting, and slashed the vehicle's tires, rendering it unusable.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Northern Ireland Power Station Seeks Environmental Exemption to Secure Winter Energy Supply

To guarantee electricity supplies this winter, Kilroot power station in Northern Ireland may require an exemption from environmental regulations, as its gas turbines are nearing their annual operating limit due to outages at other stations.

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Climate Action
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Luck Pennies: A Northern Ireland Farming Tradition

In Northern Ireland, farmers uphold the tradition of giving a "luck penny", a small sum of money, to buyers of livestock, fostering goodwill and encouraging repeat business, although the rising costs of farming may threaten this practice.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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1,600 Appointments Postponed Due to Southern Trust IT Outage

Approximately 1,600 appointments across multiple services in the Southern Trust were postponed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an IT outage, impacting acute, elective, mental health, and children's services; the issue was unrelated to new digital systems.

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Good Health and Well-being
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PSNI Used Journalists' Phone Data to Detect Leaks: Report Details 21 Unlawful Actions

A report reveals the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) unlawfully used journalists' phone data 21 times between 2011 and 2015 to identify sources, raising concerns about press freedom and data protection.

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Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Employment: Increased Competition, Need for Employer Incentives

A rise in Northern Ireland apprenticeship applications has increased competition for apprenticeships, prompting calls for government incentives to encourage employer participation.

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Support Dog Removed from Magilligan Prison Due to Threat

A support dog, Bailey, was removed from Magilligan Prison in County Londonderry due to a credible threat of harm, prompting concerns about the use of animals in prison settings and leading to a protest.

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DUP Leader Warns of Unionist Division's Impact

DUP leader Gavin Robinson will warn at his party's conference that internal unionist division strengthens their opponents, particularly highlighting the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party's growing influence.

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Mixed Reactions to UK-Ireland Troubles Legacy Deal

A new framework addressing Northern Ireland Troubles legacy cases, announced by the UK and Irish governments, has received mixed reactions from victims' families, politicians, and campaigners, raising concerns about truth, reconciliation, and protections for veterans.

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Belfast's Culture Night 2024: A Community Celebration

Belfast's Culture Night returned after a four-year hiatus, hosting over 100 free events across the city on Friday, aiming to bring the community together through arts and creativity.

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Reduced Inequality

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