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Northern Ireland's Housing Crisis Exacerbated by The Open

The Open golf tournament's economic benefits are offset by exacerbating Northern Ireland's housing crisis, as evidenced by a mother facing homelessness due to her rental property's conversion into a holiday let; this highlights the need for increased local authority powers to regulate short-term ren...

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Former Council CEO to Face Prosecution Over Email Deletion

Former Mid and East Antrim Borough Council chief executive Anne Donaghy and another individual face prosecution for alleged deletion of emails related to a Freedom of Information request; charges follow a police investigation and BBC Spotlight report on the withdrawal and reinstatement of council st...

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UK Government Faces Double Rebellion Over Welfare and Legacy Act

The UK government faces a potential rebellion over welfare changes, with 51 MPs likely to vote against the plans due to the impact on their constituencies; Russia is accused of aiding people-smugglers, and the Daily Mail demands a U-turn on the repeal of the Legacy Act.

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A5 Road Upgrade Faces Legal Challenge in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland judge will rule on Monday on the £1.2 billion A5 road upgrade, facing a legal challenge from residents and landowners over environmental concerns and land use, despite the project's aim to improve safety on a road where over 50 people have died since 2006.

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Glentoran Extends Premiership Lead; Cliftonville and Linfield in Close Pursuit

Glentoran leads the Women's Premiership after a 5-0 victory over Crusaders Strikers, while Cliftonville's 8-0 win over Larne places them second, tied on points with Linfield (4-0 vs Derry City); Lisburn Rangers won their derby 3-1.

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Police Ombudsman Takes Leave Amidst Investigation

Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson is taking a leave of absence after a file was sent to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) concerning an alleged domestic incident at her home in September 2023; Unionist parties had called for her to step aside. Her chief executive and senior staff w...

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M&S CEO slams post-Brexit NI trade rules as 'bureaucratic madness'

Marks & Spencer's CEO criticizes new post-Brexit rules requiring "not for EU" labels on 1,400 products for Northern Ireland, starting July 1st, adding costs and complexity, while a future EU-UK deal aims to ease sanitary and phytosanitary checks.

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Northern Ireland Girl Wins Top Poultry Showing Award

Ten-year-old Alannah Adams from Northern Ireland is a champion poultry show competitor, having won numerous awards including the prestigious Breslian Trophy, and is challenging the traditionally male-dominated field.

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Gender Equality
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Widower Campaigns for Increased Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Northern Ireland

Stephen McCormick, a widower from County Down, is campaigning for increased ovarian cancer awareness in Northern Ireland after his wife's late diagnosis, highlighting a lack of public awareness and insufficient healthcare resources.

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Belfast Islamic Centre Attacked During Prayers

The Belfast Islamic Centre was attacked on Friday night while 30 people prayed inside; a window was broken, a device thrown in, and a 34-year-old man arrested. The center reopened Saturday morning after a security alert.

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Belfast Maternity Hospital Faces 28-Month Delay Due to Bacteria

Belfast's £97 million maternity hospital faces a potential 28-month delay due to dangerous bacteria in the water system, adding to a 10-year delay and sparking criticism over cost overruns and patient safety concerns.

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Ulster University to Close Riverside Theatre Amidst Funding Cuts

Ulster University will close the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, at the end of July due to financial constraints, despite community protests and concerns about the loss of a vital community asset; the university cites reduced government funding and fewer international students.

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