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Appeal Fails: Man Jailed for Racist Threats Against Derry Mayor

Kevin Barry McIntyre, 31, of Londonderry, was jailed for five months for posting online threats against Derry and Strabane's first Black mayor, Lilian Seenoi Barr, and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood; his appeal was rejected due to the racially aggravated nature of the threats and the distress caused.

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Taoiseach to Discuss Gaza, Ukraine, and Trade with Trump

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Trump on Wednesday to discuss the situations in Gaza and Ukraine, the US-Ireland economic relationship, and potential trade disputes, amidst concerns over Ireland's economy and the impact of potential tariffs on Northern Ireland.

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No Storm Éowyn Compensation: Regulatory Constraints Cited

Following the extensive damage caused by Storm Éowyn on January 24th, resulting in calls for compensation, the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland announced that no compensation will be provided due to regulatory constraints and potential impacts on customer bills.

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Storm Éowyn: Minister Rejects Customer Compensation for Electricity Damage

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald rejected proposals to compensate Northern Ireland electricity customers for damages caused by Storm Éowyn on January 24th, citing the significant impact on consumer bills, despite calls from the first and deputy first ministers for NIE Networks to step up and provi...

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Strabane Bombing: DNA Evidence Links Suspect to Attempted Murder of Police

Charlie Love (30) and Symone Murphy (28) are charged in connection with a pre-planned bomb attack on police officers in Strabane, County Tyrone, on November 17, 2022. Mr. Love's DNA was found on the military-grade explosive device, and Ms. Murphy is accused of withholding information.

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£10 Million Repairs Needed for Belfast Mental Health Unit

Belfast's £33 million Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre, opened in 2019, needs £10 million in repairs due to widespread water damage, including rot and mold; the Belfast Trust is considering temporarily relocating patients.

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Father Jailed for 20 Years After Shaking Baby Son to Death

Craig Rowland, 29, was sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for murdering his three-year-old son, Lewis, whose death in 2018 resulted from injuries inflicted by Rowland in 2015 when Lewis was 13 weeks old; Rowland violently shook the baby, causing brain damage, and he and the child's mother dela...

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Northern Ireland Justice Minister Calls for Drug Policy Overhaul

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long calls for a review of drug policies due to a 50% increase in drug-related deaths over the last 10 years, advocating for drug consumption rooms despite legal limitations.

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Northern Ireland Ambulance Handover Delays Cause Harm to Thousands

A report reveals that ambulance handover delays in Northern Ireland potentially caused severe harm to 3,800 patients and some harm to over 36,000 in 2024, costing £50 million over five years; the longest delay was 23 hours, and the situation is significantly worse than in England and Wales.

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79-Year-Old Jailed for 1984 Child Sex Abuse

A 79-year-old woman, Hazel Templeton, was jailed for 33 months for indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Northern Ireland in 1984; the victim stated she "stole his childhood", and police described her as a "child predator".

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Belfast Covid Memorial Concert Highlights Pandemic's Lasting Grief

A memorial concert in Belfast honored those lost to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, highlighting the lasting emotional toll on families like Hazel Gray's, who lost both parents within a month of each other in late 2020 and early 2021, and the need for continued support and remembrance initiatives.

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U.S. Tariffs Pose Complex Trade Challenges for Northern Ireland

The potential imposition of U.S. tariffs on EU goods creates uncertainty for Northern Ireland's economy, given its unique post-Brexit trade status; while some see opportunities for Northern Ireland to become a middle-ground location, others fear increased trade barriers and administrative burdens.

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