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Belfast City Hall Exhibition Fee Proposal Sparks Public Debate

Belfast City Council's plan to charge £4 for access to City Hall's ground floor exhibition has sparked debate, with councilors and the public expressing differing views on the fairness and impact of the proposed fees, while free access remains available through community visits.

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Gerard Butler: Belfast "Adopted Son" in How to Train Your Dragon

Actor Gerard Butler stated that Belfast felt like "home" while filming the live-action How to Train Your Dragon in Northern Ireland in early 2024, and that the sequel is likely to be filmed there as well, praising both the crew and the multiple locations used in the production.

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Northern Ireland's Lack of Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Leaves Sufferers Isolated

Sinead Quinn, from Londonderry, highlights the lack of specialized treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in Northern Ireland, a condition impacting her daily life with overwhelming food compulsions and leaving her feeling isolated, while experts urge reform and emphasize the urgent need for spec...

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Contrasting Fates of Two Belfast Victorian Buildings

Two 19th-century Belfast buildings, the Crumlin Road Courthouse and Gaol, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, show contrasting fates since their closures in the 1990s: the Gaol is a thriving tourist attraction and distillery, while the Courthouse, after arson, is awaiting a mixed-use development to rest...

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71 Attacks on Northern Ireland Journalists Since 2019: Amnesty Report

Amnesty International reports 71 attacks or threats against journalists in Northern Ireland since 2019, primarily from paramilitary and organized crime groups; only two successful prosecutions since June 2022; journalists face a climate of fear, impacting press freedom and democratic processes.

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Belfast to have first DUP female lord mayor

South Belfast DUP councillor Tracy Kelly is set to become Belfast's first female lord mayor from the DUP on Monday, following the late Grace Bannister who held the position in 1981; her focus will be on engaging disengaged communities and young people.

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Rathfriland Festival Celebrates Brontë Family's Irish Heritage

The Rath Literary Festival in Rathfriland, County Down, from Friday to Sunday, celebrates the Brontë family's Irish roots, featuring talks, music, and a walking tour, aiming to revive interest in Patrick Brontë's life and its potential impact on his daughters' writing.

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Belfast Trust Faces Special Measures Over Bullying Allegations

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt will announce plans to tackle bullying within Belfast Trust's cardiac surgery unit, potentially placing it in special measures following a leaked review detailing allegations of surgeons throwing instruments at staff and a wider culture of poor leadership and accountabil...

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Northern Ireland GPs Reject Funding Offer, Threatening NHS Collapse

Northern Ireland GPs overwhelmingly rejected a £9.5 million funding offer, citing chronic underfunding and unsustainable workloads, leading to concerns about a mass exodus to private healthcare and the potential collapse of the NHS.

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Sanctuary Scheme Offers Lifeline to Domestic Violence Victims in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the Sanctuary Scheme provides home security upgrades (cameras, locks, lights) for domestic abuse victims like Ashleigh Murray, who felt safer after its installation, improving her peace of mind following abuse by her ex-partner, who received a two-year probation sentence for ass...

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Muir Condemns Homophobic Abuse Over Pollution Plan

Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir condemned "misinformation" and "vile homophobic" social media attacks against him and his department following the release of the draft Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026-29, designed to reduce water pollution, particularly in Lough Neagh.

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Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC, Raising Concerns About Journalism and Defamation Laws

Gerry Adams won €100,000 in a libel case against the BBC in Dublin over a 2016 Spotlight program that alleged his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson; the NUJ secretary criticized Adams' remarks about 'putting manners' on the BBC, highlighting the program's history and the need for def...

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