Belfast's £1.9bn Water Plan Indefinitely Paused Due to Funding Shortfall
NI Water has indefinitely paused the £1.9bn Living With Water Plan for Belfast due to insufficient funding, impacting sewage works upgrades and drainage improvements across the city, causing concerns about economic growth and environmental risks.
Belfast's £1.9bn Water Plan Indefinitely Paused Due to Funding Shortfall
NI Water has indefinitely paused the £1.9bn Living With Water Plan for Belfast due to insufficient funding, impacting sewage works upgrades and drainage improvements across the city, causing concerns about economic growth and environmental risks.
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36% Bias Score
Belfast Public Meetings Disrupted by Masked Protesters
Masked protesters disrupted two Belfast public meetings focused on community safety on Monday and Tuesday, leading to police investigations and widespread condemnation from political leaders.
Belfast Public Meetings Disrupted by Masked Protesters
Masked protesters disrupted two Belfast public meetings focused on community safety on Monday and Tuesday, leading to police investigations and widespread condemnation from political leaders.
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52% Bias Score
NI to Miss 2030 Emissions Target Due to Unused Renewable Energy
Northern Ireland is projected to miss its 2030 power emissions target by more than 20% due to unused renewable energy and grid restrictions, with almost 40% of wind energy going unused in December 2024; increased investment in infrastructure and energy storage is critical.
NI to Miss 2030 Emissions Target Due to Unused Renewable Energy
Northern Ireland is projected to miss its 2030 power emissions target by more than 20% due to unused renewable energy and grid restrictions, with almost 40% of wind energy going unused in December 2024; increased investment in infrastructure and energy storage is critical.
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48% Bias Score
NI Alcohol Licensing System Hinders Competition, Innovation: Review
A review of Northern Ireland's alcohol licensing system found that the "surrender principle", where existing businesses sell licenses, is hindering competition and innovation, leading to a decline in pubs and an increase in off-licenses; the study recommends a population-based cap on licenses manage...
NI Alcohol Licensing System Hinders Competition, Innovation: Review
A review of Northern Ireland's alcohol licensing system found that the "surrender principle", where existing businesses sell licenses, is hindering competition and innovation, leading to a decline in pubs and an increase in off-licenses; the study recommends a population-based cap on licenses manage...
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40% Bias Score
Coroner Rules SAS Killing of IRA Members Unjustified, Referrals to DPP
A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled that the 1992 killing of four Provisional IRA members by SAS soldiers was unjustified, lacking an honest belief in necessity and without any arrest attempts, mandating a referral to the director of public prosecutions, reigniting political controversy.
Coroner Rules SAS Killing of IRA Members Unjustified, Referrals to DPP
A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled that the 1992 killing of four Provisional IRA members by SAS soldiers was unjustified, lacking an honest belief in necessity and without any arrest attempts, mandating a referral to the director of public prosecutions, reigniting political controversy.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
Journalist Henry Kelly dies at 78
Henry Kelly, a journalist who covered the Troubles in Northern Ireland, died at 78; he found fame presenting ITV's "Game for a Laugh" and BBC's "Going for Gold", also hosting shows on Classic FM and BBC Radio Berkshire.
Journalist Henry Kelly dies at 78
Henry Kelly, a journalist who covered the Troubles in Northern Ireland, died at 78; he found fame presenting ITV's "Game for a Laugh" and BBC's "Going for Gold", also hosting shows on Classic FM and BBC Radio Berkshire.
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24% Bias Score
Belfast Glider Expansion Scaled Back Due to Funding Shortfall
Due to insufficient funding (£35m secured of £148m needed), plans to extend Belfast's Glider bus service to Glengormley and Carryduff are scaled back, impacting residents and raising concerns about future public transport projects. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins stated that the project was "not...
Belfast Glider Expansion Scaled Back Due to Funding Shortfall
Due to insufficient funding (£35m secured of £148m needed), plans to extend Belfast's Glider bus service to Glengormley and Carryduff are scaled back, impacting residents and raising concerns about future public transport projects. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins stated that the project was "not...
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40% Bias Score
NI Education System Criticized for Lack of Change Since Industrial Revolution
Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer, Ema Cubitt, criticized the education system for not changing since the industrial revolution, stating it leaves autistic children feeling unsafe and traumatized, leading to a significant societal gap for autistic young people leaving school, and callin...
NI Education System Criticized for Lack of Change Since Industrial Revolution
Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer, Ema Cubitt, criticized the education system for not changing since the industrial revolution, stating it leaves autistic children feeling unsafe and traumatized, leading to a significant societal gap for autistic young people leaving school, and callin...
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40% Bias Score
Off-Duty PSNI Officer Convicted of Assaulting Colleagues at Wedding
A 31-year-old Police Service of Northern Ireland officer, Marcus Brush, was found guilty of assaulting two colleagues and drink driving at a wedding on September 21-22, 2023, resulting in a 15-month driving ban and £1,500 in fines; he is currently suspended.
Off-Duty PSNI Officer Convicted of Assaulting Colleagues at Wedding
A 31-year-old Police Service of Northern Ireland officer, Marcus Brush, was found guilty of assaulting two colleagues and drink driving at a wedding on September 21-22, 2023, resulting in a 15-month driving ban and £1,500 in fines; he is currently suspended.
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Mother-and-Baby Homes Inquiry: May 1st Testimony Deadline
The Truth Recovery Independent Panel in Northern Ireland is investigating mother-and-baby homes and Magdalene laundries, urging those with relevant experiences to testify before the May 1st deadline; the panel aims to provide a comprehensive report later this year.
Northern Ireland Mother-and-Baby Homes Inquiry: May 1st Testimony Deadline
The Truth Recovery Independent Panel in Northern Ireland is investigating mother-and-baby homes and Magdalene laundries, urging those with relevant experiences to testify before the May 1st deadline; the panel aims to provide a comprehensive report later this year.
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32% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score