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PSNI Launches Race and Ethnicity Action Plan to Tackle Racism

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launched a Race and Ethnicity Action Plan to combat rising race hate crimes, improve ethnic minority representation within the force (currently 50 of 6,200 officers), and address concerns about past incidents like the handling of a 2020 Black Lives Matte...

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£800,000 boost for Northern Ireland gender identity services sparks debate

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Mike Nesbitt defended an £800,000 funding increase for gender identity services, aiming to address long waiting lists (1,163 adults, 45 children) and ensure compliance with a UK puberty blocker ban, despite criticism from unionist parties citing the health service ...

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Tollymore Outdoor Centre to Close for Review

Tollymore National Outdoor Centre in County Down, Northern Ireland, will close for up to a year due to financial unsustainability (£250,000 income vs. over £1.3m cost in 2024) and storm damage, resulting in staff redundancies and impacting numerous sports clubs and schools.

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Riverside Theatre Closure: Coleraine Loses Oldest Professional Venue

The Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, closed on Friday after Ulster University, the owner, cited high repair costs (£750,000) and yearly running costs (£500,000) along with financial challenges, despite an £80m surplus, impacting local performers and the community's access to a major...

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Tyrone Gaelic Football Camp Relocates Due to Compost Factory Smell

A Gaelic football summer camp for 90 children in Killeshil, County Tyrone, was moved due to a "horrendous smell" from the Sawgrass Substrates Ltd compost factory, which mixes hay, chicken litter, and water, prompting concerns from residents and officials.

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Suspect Dies After Fatal Shooting of Mother and Two Children

Ian Rutledge, 43, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her two children, aged 14 and 13, in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh on Wednesday, died on Monday evening; police had investigated whether the incident was a triple murder and attempted suicide.

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Belfast Leisure Center Workers to Strike Over Pay Dispute

Over 200 Belfast leisure center workers employed by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) will strike for 24 hours on August 12th, demanding a £1 per hour pay increase to match the living wage, citing a 13-15% pay gap compared to other Northern Irish leisure centers.

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Storm Floris Prompts Yellow Wind Warning, Widespread Closures in Northern Ireland

Storm Floris, bringing winds up to 70mph (115km/h) to Northern Ireland's north coast, prompted a yellow wind warning from the Met Office and widespread closures of parks and facilities, beginning Monday at 06:00 BST.

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Londonderry Hosts Major Hyrox Fitness Event, Anticipating Economic Boost

Thousands of competitors and spectators are expected in Londonderry for a two-day Hyrox fitness challenge at Ebrington Square, anticipated to significantly boost the city's economy.

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Citroën Airbag Recall Causes Four-Month Repair Delays

Stellantis issued a stop-drive action for 120,000 Citroëns in the UK due to faulty Takata airbags, causing significant delays in repairs; one affected driver in Northern Ireland faces a four-month wait, highlighting broader supply chain and logistical issues.

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Sinn Féin MP Recounts Troubles Experiences, Highlights Resilience and Political Influence

Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen, elected in 2024, describes her experiences growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, including frequent army stop-and-searches, her nursing career, and her leadership of the RCN during major pay strikes, highlighting her resilience and influence.

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Father Suspected of Killing Family in Maguiresbridge Before Suicide

Ian Rutledge, 43, is suspected of murdering his wife, Vanessa Whyte, 45, and their two children, James, 14, and Sara, 13, in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh, on July 23rd, before taking his own life; the incident has deeply impacted the local community.

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