Severe Storm Éowyn to Bring Life-Threatening Winds to Ireland and UK
Storm Éowyn, expected to hit Ireland early Friday, will bring 100 mph winds, prompting nationwide red warnings in Ireland and Northern Ireland, causing school closures, travel bans, and potential coastal flooding.
Severe Storm Éowyn to Bring Life-Threatening Winds to Ireland and UK
Storm Éowyn, expected to hit Ireland early Friday, will bring 100 mph winds, prompting nationwide red warnings in Ireland and Northern Ireland, causing school closures, travel bans, and potential coastal flooding.
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24% Bias Score
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
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32% Bias Score
MI5's New Year's Day WhatsApp Blitz Targets Weakening New IRA
On New Year's Day 2025, MI5 sent WhatsApp messages to approximately 25 suspected New IRA members in Londonderry, criticizing their leadership and alleged exploitation of vulnerable people, as part of a wider strategy to undermine the group amid evidence suggesting its weakening.
MI5's New Year's Day WhatsApp Blitz Targets Weakening New IRA
On New Year's Day 2025, MI5 sent WhatsApp messages to approximately 25 suspected New IRA members in Londonderry, criticizing their leadership and alleged exploitation of vulnerable people, as part of a wider strategy to undermine the group amid evidence suggesting its weakening.
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52% Bias Score
Funding Reinstated for Northern Ireland's Road Safety GCSE
Following 2023 cuts, funding for Northern Ireland's GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies, a course including moped training and road safety education, has been reinstated by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd, impacting nearly 60 schools.
Funding Reinstated for Northern Ireland's Road Safety GCSE
Following 2023 cuts, funding for Northern Ireland's GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies, a course including moped training and road safety education, has been reinstated by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd, impacting nearly 60 schools.
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36% Bias Score
Prince Philip's Angered Reaction to Mountbatten's Assassination Revealed in Newly Discovered Letter
A letter written by Prince Philip two days after the IRA assassinated his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979, expresses intense bitterness and anger, recently emerging for sale amidst potential UK payouts to former IRA figures.
Prince Philip's Angered Reaction to Mountbatten's Assassination Revealed in Newly Discovered Letter
A letter written by Prince Philip two days after the IRA assassinated his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979, expresses intense bitterness and anger, recently emerging for sale amidst potential UK payouts to former IRA figures.
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60% Bias Score
Nesbitt: NI Healthcare Restructuring Only With Proven Patient Benefits
Northern Ireland's health minister, Mike Nesbitt, says he will only restructure healthcare if it improves patient outcomes, amid a crisis marked by long waits at emergency departments and increased deaths due to delays. This follows several recent high-level departures within the health service.
Nesbitt: NI Healthcare Restructuring Only With Proven Patient Benefits
Northern Ireland's health minister, Mike Nesbitt, says he will only restructure healthcare if it improves patient outcomes, amid a crisis marked by long waits at emergency departments and increased deaths due to delays. This follows several recent high-level departures within the health service.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
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28% Bias Score
Belfast Harbour's £90m Investment to Boost Cruise Tourism and Wind Energy
Belfast Harbour is investing £90 million to upgrade cruise ship facilities and accommodate the wind energy sector, aiming to increase cruise ship stays and attract more business, potentially tripling tourism revenue in the coming decades, with completion expected by late 2027 or early 2028.
Belfast Harbour's £90m Investment to Boost Cruise Tourism and Wind Energy
Belfast Harbour is investing £90 million to upgrade cruise ship facilities and accommodate the wind energy sector, aiming to increase cruise ship stays and attract more business, potentially tripling tourism revenue in the coming decades, with completion expected by late 2027 or early 2028.
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44% Bias Score
IFA Withdraws Antrim Football Training Center Plans
The Irish Football Association (IFA) withdrew plans for a national football training center in Antrim, Northern Ireland, opting for a private developer site, despite concerns from local councillors and Antrim Rovers vice-chair Mark Gourley about the lack of football facilities and the missed opportu...
IFA Withdraws Antrim Football Training Center Plans
The Irish Football Association (IFA) withdrew plans for a national football training center in Antrim, Northern Ireland, opting for a private developer site, despite concerns from local councillors and Antrim Rovers vice-chair Mark Gourley about the lack of football facilities and the missed opportu...
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60% Bias Score
UK to Repeal Law Blocking Compensation Claims for Former Northern Irish Terrorists
The UK government will repeal sections 46 and 47 of the 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles Act, potentially enabling hundreds of former suspected terrorists, including Gerry Adams, to claim compensation for unlawful detention in the 1970s, following a Supreme Court ruling and High Court challenge citing...
UK to Repeal Law Blocking Compensation Claims for Former Northern Irish Terrorists
The UK government will repeal sections 46 and 47 of the 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles Act, potentially enabling hundreds of former suspected terrorists, including Gerry Adams, to claim compensation for unlawful detention in the 1970s, following a Supreme Court ruling and High Court challenge citing...
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52% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
Northern Ireland Revokes 890 Firearm Licenses Amidst Suitability Concerns
In Northern Ireland, 890 firearm licenses were revoked between May 2022 and May 2024 due to suitability concerns, raising questions about licensing procedures and prompting calls for review despite the PSNI's emphasis on public safety.
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48% Bias Score
Paisley to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Anticipates Economic Benefits for Northern Ireland
Former DUP MP Ian Paisley will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, anticipating positive economic impacts for Northern Ireland, based on their long-standing relationship and Trump's past mentions of the region.
Paisley to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Anticipates Economic Benefits for Northern Ireland
Former DUP MP Ian Paisley will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, anticipating positive economic impacts for Northern Ireland, based on their long-standing relationship and Trump's past mentions of the region.
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44% Bias Score