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Flu Jab Extended to 50-64 Year Olds Amidst High Infection Rates in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) urges everyone eligible for a free flu jab to get vaccinated as the offer is extended to 50-64-year-olds due to high flu and respiratory infection rates stressing hospitals and emergency departments; uptake has been unusually low this year.

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County Tyrone Gold Mine Inquiry Suspended Due to Regulatory Breaches

A public inquiry into a proposed gold mine in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was suspended due to the Department for Infrastructure's failure to properly notify Irish authorities of transboundary issues, causing significant delays and renewed controversy.

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The Priests Conclude 50-Year Career with Farewell Concert

The Priests, a classical music trio comprised of three Catholic priests, concluded their almost 50-year career with a final concert in Belfast after achieving platinum album sales and performing for popes and royalty.

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Derry City Sign Northern Ireland Internationals Boyce and Whyte

Northern Ireland internationals Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte joined Derry City; Boyce signed a two-year contract from Hearts, while Whyte agreed to a three-year deal after leaving Portsmouth, significantly boosting Derry City's squad for the upcoming season.

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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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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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UK to Repeal Legacy Act, Potentially Paying Compensation to Gerry Adams

The UK government plans to repeal parts of the Legacy Act, potentially leading to compensation for Gerry Adams and others unlawfully detained in the 1970s, following a Supreme Court ruling and subsequent legal challenges. This decision has been criticized by some but is justified by the government a...

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Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer

In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.

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Antrim Sisters' Surprise Performance for Ed Sheeran

Two teenage sisters from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, unexpectedly performed for Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody at the launch of Sheeran's foundation supporting music education in schools in Belfast on Friday, after being asked to play for unspecified "very special guests".

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Quality Education
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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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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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