Tag #Northern Ireland

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Netflix's "Squid Game" Returns, Alongside New Dramas Exploring Power and Conflict

Squid Game" season two returns to Netflix, focusing on the winner's fight against the deadly competition; Disney+ releases "Say Nothing", a dramatization of the Northern Ireland Troubles; Paramount+ presents "Queen Woo", a Korean historical drama; BBC iPlayer offers "The Famous Five"; and Paramount+...

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Reduced Inequality
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Warm Christmas Reunions at Northern Ireland Airports

Thousands of people are traveling through Northern Ireland's airports for Christmas, resulting in heartwarming family reunions, including pets, amid emotional welcomes and celebrations, highlighting the significance of family and togetherness during the holiday season.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Program Faces Crisis After Medic Resignations

Two senior medics resigned from Northern Ireland's cervical screening program over concerns about the Public Health Agency's handling of issues, including the centralization of services at a facility without proper accreditation, potentially jeopardizing patient care and mirroring past failures high...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Convicted Murderer Escapes Prison for Third Time

James Meehan, serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, escaped from Magilligan prison last week, prompting an international manhunt and outrage from McFadden's family who say they were ignored when objecting to his temporary release.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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National Insurance Hike Cripples Northern Ireland's Voluntary Sector

Northern Ireland's voluntary sector faces financial ruin from a £20 billion annual increase in employers' National Insurance contributions, potentially causing widespread job losses and service cuts, impacting 55,000 employees and 7% of the workforce, with one organization anticipating £500,000 in e...

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No Poverty
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Olympian Awarded Freedom of City of London

Olympic gold medalist Lady Mary Peters received the Freedom of the City of London on Friday, an ancient honor dating back to 1237, in recognition of her sporting achievements and charitable work supporting young athletes in Northern Ireland through the Mary Peters Trust, which she founded in 1975.

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Reduced Inequality
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Police lacked time to stop INLA shots in Londonderry

In August 2021, masked men fired shots at an INLA commemoration in Londonderry; a Police Ombudsman investigation found that while police planned appropriately, they lacked the time to intervene once firearms appeared, prioritizing officer and public safety, and resulting in policy recommendations fo...

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Londonderry Cathedral's Christmas Festival Draws 4,000 Visitors

St. Columb's Cathedral in Londonderry held a Christmas festival in December, attracting nearly 4,000 visitors with displays like a Victorian village and a 1960s living room, created by local charities, schools, and individuals.

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Pensioner's Electricity Bill Inflated by 925% Due to Meter Reading Error

A 71-year-old County Londonderry pensioner's electricity bill showed a 925% increase and £1,003 in arrears due to an incorrect meter reading submitted by NIE Networks in August 2024; SSE Airtricity will issue a corrected bill.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Nurse Murdered in Northern Ireland; Two Arrested

40-year-old nurse Karen Cummings was found murdered in Banbridge, County Down on December 14th; two men have been arrested, sparking concerns about the rising number of women killed in Northern Ireland in 2024.

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Gender Equality
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Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term

Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...

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