NI Water Strike: 300+ Employees to Walk Out Over Unpaid Pay Increase
Over 300 NI Water employees will strike on December 17th, 2023, due to a pay dispute, potentially causing devastating disruptions to water services across Northern Ireland, impacting consumers in areas such as Derrygonnelly, Dungiven, Killeter, and Cookstown, as seen in the 2015 strike.
NI Water Strike: 300+ Employees to Walk Out Over Unpaid Pay Increase
Over 300 NI Water employees will strike on December 17th, 2023, due to a pay dispute, potentially causing devastating disruptions to water services across Northern Ireland, impacting consumers in areas such as Derrygonnelly, Dungiven, Killeter, and Cookstown, as seen in the 2015 strike.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Heagney Murder Trial Collapses Again: Jury Discharged
The trial of Stephen McCourt, accused of murdering Damien Heagney, whose remains were found in Cappagh reservoir in August 2022, collapsed for the second time at Belfast Crown Court due to an unresolved legal issue, resulting in the discharge of the jury.
Heagney Murder Trial Collapses Again: Jury Discharged
The trial of Stephen McCourt, accused of murdering Damien Heagney, whose remains were found in Cappagh reservoir in August 2022, collapsed for the second time at Belfast Crown Court due to an unresolved legal issue, resulting in the discharge of the jury.
Progress
12% Bias Score
£60,000 cost of repairing vandalised Irish street signs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, over 300 acts of vandalism against Irish and bilingual street signs since 2020 cost councils almost £60,000; Mid Ulster District Council reported 209 incidents alone, costing over £21,000.
£60,000 cost of repairing vandalised Irish street signs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, over 300 acts of vandalism against Irish and bilingual street signs since 2020 cost councils almost £60,000; Mid Ulster District Council reported 209 incidents alone, costing over £21,000.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant
A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.
Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant
A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Defibrillators for all Northern Ireland schools
Northern Ireland will equip all schools with defibrillators, improving life-saving capabilities. The \u00a3700,000 initiative follows student survival stories highlighting the urgency and impact.
Defibrillators for all Northern Ireland schools
Northern Ireland will equip all schools with defibrillators, improving life-saving capabilities. The \u00a3700,000 initiative follows student survival stories highlighting the urgency and impact.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Disney+ Sued Over "Say Nothing" Depiction of Jean McConville Murder
Marian Price is suing Disney+ for its portrayal of her as Jean McConville's killer in the new series "Say Nothing," claiming the depiction is baseless and defamatory, prompting a legal battle over historical accuracy in streaming dramas.
Disney+ Sued Over "Say Nothing" Depiction of Jean McConville Murder
Marian Price is suing Disney+ for its portrayal of her as Jean McConville's killer in the new series "Say Nothing," claiming the depiction is baseless and defamatory, prompting a legal battle over historical accuracy in streaming dramas.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Higher Stamp Duty Costs Prompt Rush to Complete Property Sales in England and Northern Ireland
New stamp duty rules in England and Northern Ireland, effective next April, will increase costs for many homebuyers, with the average buyer paying £2,500 more and London first-time buyers facing an additional £11,250, prompting a pre-deadline rush.
Higher Stamp Duty Costs Prompt Rush to Complete Property Sales in England and Northern Ireland
New stamp duty rules in England and Northern Ireland, effective next April, will increase costs for many homebuyers, with the average buyer paying £2,500 more and London first-time buyers facing an additional £11,250, prompting a pre-deadline rush.
Progress
20% Bias Score
EU Safety Rules Force Changes for Online Sellers to Northern Ireland
Starting December 13th, new EU product safety rules will require Great Britain-based online sellers to designate a responsible person within the EU or Northern Ireland to sell goods there, potentially impacting small businesses who may choose to halt sales to Northern Ireland due to increased compli...
EU Safety Rules Force Changes for Online Sellers to Northern Ireland
Starting December 13th, new EU product safety rules will require Great Britain-based online sellers to designate a responsible person within the EU or Northern Ireland to sell goods there, potentially impacting small businesses who may choose to halt sales to Northern Ireland due to increased compli...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Londonderry Mural Aims to Increase Breastfeeding Rates
A new mural in Londonderry's Great James Street, commissioned by North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support, aims to combat the stigma against breastfeeding, with the hope of increasing rates in the area, mirroring the success of a similar project in Greenock, Scotland that saw a 5% increase in ...
Londonderry Mural Aims to Increase Breastfeeding Rates
A new mural in Londonderry's Great James Street, commissioned by North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support, aims to combat the stigma against breastfeeding, with the hope of increasing rates in the area, mirroring the success of a similar project in Greenock, Scotland that saw a 5% increase in ...
Progress
28% Bias Score
Surge in Demand for Domestic Abuse Support in Northern Ireland
This news piece reports on the increasing demand for domestic abuse support services in Northern Ireland, highlighting the experiences of survivors and the challenges faced by organizations like Women's Aid.
Surge in Demand for Domestic Abuse Support in Northern Ireland
This news piece reports on the increasing demand for domestic abuse support services in Northern Ireland, highlighting the experiences of survivors and the challenges faced by organizations like Women's Aid.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Landslides Threaten to Isolate Northern Ireland Residents
Two landslides on Glenshesk Road in Northern Ireland threaten to isolate residents, causing concern and travel disruption.
Landslides Threaten to Isolate Northern Ireland Residents
Two landslides on Glenshesk Road in Northern Ireland threaten to isolate residents, causing concern and travel disruption.
Progress
32% Bias Score