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Belfast Children's Hospital Approved After Decade of Delays

A new 155-bed children's hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been approved, beginning construction in days and costing £671m, after a decade of delays and cost increases from an initial £250m estimate; it's expected to open in 2030.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry Reveals Devastating Human Cost

The 1998 Omagh bombing, perpetrated by the Real IRA, killed 29 people in County Tyrone, including children and a pregnant woman; police officers described horrific scenes and lasting psychological trauma.

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Soaring Childcare Costs Fuel Northern Ireland's Economic Inactivity Crisis

Due to soaring childcare costs in Northern Ireland—from £45 to £70-£80 per child daily since 2018—617,000 people are economically inactive, the highest UK rate; this forces skilled workers like Michelle Martin to quit jobs despite record-low unemployment.

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Omagh Bombing: Firefighter Recalls 'Total Chaos'

On August 15, 1998, a Real IRA bomb detonated in Omagh, County Tyrone, killing 29 people, including 9 children; firefighter Paddy Quinn described the scene as "total chaos, devastation, carnage"; paramedic Richard Quigley recounted the grim task of recovering bodies.

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1930s 'Lonely Hearts' Letters Reveal Pre-Dating App Romance

In 1935, two letters seeking romantic connections were sent to Belfast's lord mayor from Seattle and Kent, revealing pre-dating app relationship searches; one sought a Protestant Irish woman, the other a Northern Irish farmer, minister, or clerk.

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Omagh Bomb Survivors Testify at Public Inquiry

The Omagh bombing, on August 15, 1998, killed 29 people, including nine children; survivors, like Garry McGillion who rescued his niece from the rubble only to learn she died, and his severely burned wife Donna-Marie, shared their trauma at a public inquiry investigating whether the Real IRA attack ...

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NI School Uniform Bill Mandates Pricing Transparency

Northern Ireland's new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced by Education Minister Paul Givan, will legally oblige schools to justify uniform pricing to parents following a consultation with over 7,500 responses, mostly favoring affordability, and will require schools to consu...

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Appeal on Illegal Migration Act Paused in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland court has paused the UK government's appeal against a ruling that parts of the Illegal Migration Act are unlawful in Northern Ireland, due to the act's incompatibility with the post-Brexit Windsor Framework; the case was challenged by a 16-year-old asylum seeker and the NI Human R...

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Anti-Police Posters Condemned in Northern Ireland

Anti-police posters, mimicking PSNI recruitment ads, appeared in Lurgan and Belfast ahead of a community engagement event, prompting widespread condemnation from politicians and community leaders, while the PSNI's recent recruitment drive saw 4,822 applications.

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Funboys": A Darkly Comedic Exploration of Masculinity and Small-Town Life

Funboys," a darkly comedic series created by RyanDylan and Rian Lennon, follows three emotionally stunted twentysomethings in rural Northern Ireland as they navigate life, love, and friendship amidst surreal events and limited opportunities, showcasing a unique blend of humor and poignant observatio...

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Northern Ireland Study Seeks Truth on Religious Abuse

A new study in Northern Ireland is collecting testimonies from survivors of abuse in religious settings, including churches and schools, to inform potential policy changes and a possible public inquiry, following calls from survivors who experienced physical and sexual abuse by clergy and religious ...

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Nurse on Trial for Fraudulent Use of Patient Details for Prescriptions

A County Down aesthetics nurse, Nichola Hawes, is on trial for allegedly using patients' details to prescribe medications like Ozempic and Botox without consent, following an investigation launched by the Medicines Regulatory Group in November 2022 after a potential breach in regulations was reporte...

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