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Cross-Border Surgery Reimbursement to Tackle NI Waiting Lists

Northern Ireland will reimburse patients up to £10 million for surgeries in the Republic of Ireland starting June 2025 to tackle waiting lists exceeding two years, part of a £215 million plan also using private providers and prioritizing certain procedures like gynaecology mesh removal and children'...

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North West 200: £20 Million Economic Boost for Northern Ireland

The North West 200 motorcycle road racing event, held annually since 1929 on Northern Ireland's north coast, is expected to generate over £20 million in economic impact this year, with local businesses making extensive preparations for the influx of thousands of visitors.

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Belfast Arts Festival Celebrates 25 Years Amidst Funding Crisis

Belfast's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival celebrates 25 years, overcoming challenges like fires, floods, and a pandemic, despite facing an "all-time low" in arts funding; the festival, running from May 1st to 11th, showcases over 100 performances and attracts over 60,000 attendees.

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New BBC News NI Podcast "The State of Us" Launches Next Week

BBC News NI presenters Tara Mills and Declan Harvey launch a new podcast, "The State of Us," next week, offering an informal, conversational approach to news in Northern Ireland, expanding on existing BBC coverage and aiming for broader audience engagement.

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Lives at Risk as Fermanagh Hospital Remains Understaffed

Emergency general surgery remains suspended at the South West Acute Hospital (Swah) in Enniskillen, forcing patients to travel to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry, causing significant delays and risks to lives, while local politicians back proposals to restore services, addressing staff shortages...

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22,000 Run Belfast City Marathon Amidst Road Closures

The 43rd Belfast City Marathon, held on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, saw over 22,000 participants run a 26.2-mile route through Belfast, causing significant road closures and public transport disruption.

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Miami Showband Survivor: Hatred Carries No Weight After 50 Years

Stephen Travers, a survivor of the 1975 Miami Showband massacre, recounted the attack near Newry where loyalist paramilitaries killed three band members after a bomb detonated prematurely, revealing the perpetrators' intent to frame the band as terrorists.

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Londonderry Arson Attack Leaves Woman Shaken

A 69-year-old woman's home in Londonderry's Foyle Springs area was set alight in an arson attack at 3:05 AM BST on Saturday; her daughter suspects mistaken identity, while her brother-in-law suffered hand burns putting out the fire.

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NI Bank Holiday Leisure Centre Closures Spark Mixed Reactions

Three Northern Irish councils closed their leisure centers on the May bank holiday, while another closed all but one; this sparked mixed reactions from residents, some criticizing the closures while others supported staff having the day off.

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Adams-BBC Libel Case Highlights IRA Actions During Troubles

Gerry Adams is involved in a libel case against the BBC over a 2016 Spotlight program which claimed he sanctioned the murder of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, who was also a British spy; the case, now in its fourth day, features sharp exchanges between Adams and the BBC's barrister, focu...

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Kneecapping Victim Speaks Out: A Life of Trauma

Liam Barker, a 53-year-old Northern Irish man, has publicly shared the lasting physical and psychological trauma he suffered after being kneecapped as a teenager; this rare account challenges the trivialization of such violence and highlights the need for support for victims.

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UK Government Appeals Court Ruling on Sean Brown Murder Inquiry

The UK government is appealing a court ruling that ordered a public inquiry into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown, a GAA official killed by loyalists, causing outrage among his family who accuse the government of disrespect and lack of communication; intelligence links over 25 people, including state a...

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