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County Tyrone Gold Mine Faces Public Inquiry

A public inquiry into Dalradian's controversial gold mine in County Tyrone's Sperrin Mountains begins next week, pitting promised economic benefits (1000 jobs, £5bn economic boost) against concerns about environmental damage and community division.

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Northern Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Strike Action Amidst Pay Negotiations

Four Northern Irish teacher unions temporarily suspended planned industrial action to allow for negotiations on a 2024-25 pay deal, following a 5.5% pay rise for English teachers funded by an additional £1.2bn; the unions are prepared to resume action if talks fail within the four-week suspension pe...

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ETA Scheme Threatens Northern Ireland Tourism

The UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, starting Wednesday for 48 more countries, requiring a £10 fee per visitor, is projected to devastate Northern Ireland's tourism, which generated £210 million in 2023, due to its impact on cross-border travel from the Republic of Ireland.

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Mapping Northern Ireland's Dialects: A Digital Archive

Professor Karen Corrigan's Speak for Yersel project is digitally documenting Northern Irish dialects, focusing on vocabulary variations (like the different names for sneakers) and gendered speech patterns, aiming to create a living archive of regional language.

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Drug Dealing Reported at Northern Ireland Hospitals

A BBC News NI investigation revealed drug dealing and use at hospitals across Northern Ireland's five health trusts; while most reported low levels, all said they work with the PSNI to maintain vigilance.

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Good Morning Ulster": 50 Years of Broadcasting

BBC Radio Ulster's "Good Morning Ulster" news program celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting its history, impact, and ongoing commitment to informing Northern Ireland.

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UK's New ETA System Risks Overwhelming Immigration Services

The UK's new electronic travel authorization (ETA) system, expanding to 50 countries in April, is projected to process 30 million applications, potentially overwhelming immigration services and negatively impacting tourism, particularly in Northern Ireland.

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Body of Missing Irishman Found in Spain; Arrest Made

The body of John George, a 37-year-old man from Northern Ireland, was found in Spain three weeks after he went missing in December; a 32-year-old man was arrested, and another suspect may have fled to Thailand.

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400+ Face 12-Hour Hospital Bed Wait in Northern Ireland

Over 400 patients in Northern Ireland faced 12+ hour waits for hospital beds on Sunday night due to a combination of high demand, a cold snap, a peaking flu season, and insufficient social care support; staff suggest solutions including army assistance and regulatory changes.

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Northern Ireland Emergency Departments at Breaking Point

Northern Ireland's emergency departments are overwhelmed, with over half of 892 patients on New Year's Eve waiting over 12 hours; low staff morale and a lack of beds exacerbate the crisis, fueled by high flu and respiratory infection rates, according to Dr. Clodagh Corrigan.

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Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play

Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...

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Water Rates Proposed to Address Northern Ireland's Crumbling Wastewater System

Northern Ireland is considering introducing domestic water rates to fund repairs to its wastewater infrastructure, which is threatening the environment and economy, as highlighted by the pollution in Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland's largest freshwater lake.

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