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Belfast Masked Men Trial: Acquittal and Conviction Raise Identification Evidence Concerns

In Belfast, a non-jury trial acquitted 62-year-old Stephen Matthews of all charges and 60-year-old Derek Lammey of unlawful assembly and affray, but convicted him of intimidation, stemming from a February 2021 incident where nearly 40 masked men gathered near a community center, causing distress to ...

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Hawaiian Remains Repatriated from Belfast Museum

Ancestral human remains, 'grave robbed' from Hawaii in 1840 and held in Belfast's Ulster Museum, were repatriated in a ceremony attended by Hawaiian representatives and US officials, reflecting a commitment to addressing past injustices and ethical collection practices.

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Sectarian Attack Leaves Autistic Man Injured, Afraid to Return Home

A 21-year-old autistic man with epilepsy was severely beaten in a sectarian attack in Derry, Northern Ireland, shortly after midnight on Monday, leaving him needing hospital treatment and too afraid to return home; police are investigating several similar weekend incidents as hate crimes.

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Farming Accident Costs 12-Year-Old His Arm and Family's Legacy

Twelve-year-old William Sayers lost his arm in a farming accident in Donemana, County Tyrone, ending his dream of taking over the family farm; this highlights the dangers of Northern Ireland's agricultural sector, where about half of all workplace deaths in 2023/24 occurred on farms.

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Free Presbyterian Church Event Highlights Irish Language's Role in Northern Ireland's History

The Free Presbyterian Church in Antrim held an event, "Preispitéirigh agus an Ghaeilge," exploring the Presbyterian Church's history with the Irish language, attracting around 100 attendees from various political backgrounds, including Sinn Fein and DUP representatives.

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Fake Website Address on 300,000 NI Rate Bills Prompts Cyber Security Investigation

Nearly 300,000 ratepayers in Northern Ireland received tax bills with a misprinted website address that led to a site attempting malware downloads; the Department of Finance reported the issue to Action Fraud, apologized, and urged using www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates for rate information.

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BT to Close Londonderry Office, 140 Jobs at Risk

BT plans to close its Londonderry office by year-end, resulting in approximately 140 job losses; most roles will move to India, some to Belfast, as part of a wider cost-cutting and consolidation strategy.

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Adams Sues BBC Over Libel Claim Related to Donaldson Murder

Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin president, is suing the BBC for libel in Dublin's High Court over a 2016 program alleging his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a Sinn Féin member and British informant; the case, expected to last several weeks, centers on a BBC Spotlight documentary an...

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Northern Irish Golfer May Hezlet to Receive Blue Plaque

May Hezlet, a Northern Irish golfer who won three British and five Irish Ladies' Championships between 1899 and 1908, will receive a Blue Plaque at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Monday for her pioneering role in women's golf, advocating for female financial independence in club management.

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Petrol Bombs Thrown Near Elderly Care Home During Londonderry Parade

On Monday, petrol bombs were thrown at police near Alexander House, an elderly care home in Londonderry, during a dissident republican parade, causing distress to residents and sparking criticism of the Parades Commission for allowing the event despite its history of violence.

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MI5 Review Clears Agency of Intentional Withholding of Stakeknife Documents

A review found no evidence that MI5 intentionally withheld documents from Operation Kenova's investigation into Freddie Scappaticci, the IRA agent known as Stakeknife, who died in 2023 and was linked to at least 14 murders; however, it criticized MI5's document management.

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Study Shows Stark Economic and Social Disparities Between Northern Ireland and the Republic

A new study by the ESRI and the Shared Island Unit reveals significant disparities between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in areas such as waiting lists, household incomes, and education, with Brexit cited as a contributing factor to increased trade, while Northern Ireland faces challe...

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