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Shankill Centre: EU-funded peacebuilding initiative opens in Northern Ireland
The Shankill Shared Women's Centre, a 9.1 million euro facility funded by the EU's PEACE IV program, opened last summer in a historically divided area of Northern Ireland, offering resources and workshops to women from both Protestant and Catholic communities to reduce inter-community tensions.
Shankill Centre: EU-funded peacebuilding initiative opens in Northern Ireland
The Shankill Shared Women's Centre, a 9.1 million euro facility funded by the EU's PEACE IV program, opened last summer in a historically divided area of Northern Ireland, offering resources and workshops to women from both Protestant and Catholic communities to reduce inter-community tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Programme for Government: 70,000 More Patients Treated, 5,850 New Social Homes Targeted by 2027
The Northern Ireland Executive's new Programme for Government, "Doing What Matters Most," sets targets to treat 70,000 extra patients and build over 5,850 new social homes by 2027, allocating £135 million and £80 million annually respectively, following a public consultation with over 1,400 response...
Northern Ireland Programme for Government: 70,000 More Patients Treated, 5,850 New Social Homes Targeted by 2027
The Northern Ireland Executive's new Programme for Government, "Doing What Matters Most," sets targets to treat 70,000 extra patients and build over 5,850 new social homes by 2027, allocating £135 million and £80 million annually respectively, following a public consultation with over 1,400 response...
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16% Bias Score
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
Former IRA Leader Condemns 'Disappeared' as War Crime
Brendan Hughes, a former IRA leader from County Tyrone, revealed in a BBC Spotlight interview that a death sentence imposed by the IRA in 1975 led to his understanding of victims' suffering and his condemnation of the "disappeared" as a war crime; he now seeks reconciliation and truth.
Former IRA Leader Condemns 'Disappeared' as War Crime
Brendan Hughes, a former IRA leader from County Tyrone, revealed in a BBC Spotlight interview that a death sentence imposed by the IRA in 1975 led to his understanding of victims' suffering and his condemnation of the "disappeared" as a war crime; he now seeks reconciliation and truth.
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Barristers Partially End Strike Over Legal Aid Fees
Northern Ireland barristers will partially end their strike on March 1, continuing to refuse some new legal aid cases due to a dispute over fees; the government offered a 16% increase, but the CBA wants more.
Northern Ireland Barristers Partially End Strike Over Legal Aid Fees
Northern Ireland barristers will partially end their strike on March 1, continuing to refuse some new legal aid cases due to a dispute over fees; the government offered a 16% increase, but the CBA wants more.
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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
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