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Fatboy Slim's Belfast Transformation: From 'Warzone' Perception to Festival Headliner

Fatboy Slim, performing at Belfast's Emerge Music Festival on August 23, recounted his initial perception of Belfast as a 'warzone' in the 1980s, contrasting sharply with his positive experience after visiting the city in 1986 with The Housemartins.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Social Worker Condemns Insufficient Action on Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland

Following the murder of Vanessa Whyte and her children, and the previous murder of Concepta Leonard in 2017, Marcella Leonard, a social worker and Concepta's cousin, criticizes the Northern Ireland's justice and health ministers for not doing enough to protect victims of domestic abuse, citing insuf...

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Gender Equality
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Racially Motivated Violence in England and Northern Ireland: Devastating Long-Term Health Impacts

A report by People's Health Trust reveals the devastating long-term mental and physical health consequences of the summer 2024 racially motivated violence in England and Northern Ireland, affecting racialized communities disproportionately, particularly Muslim girls and women, and fueled by misinfor...

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The Open's Success Boosts Northern Ireland's Sporting Reputation

The Open golf championship in Portrush, Northern Ireland, attracted nearly 50,000 spectators daily, significantly improving the region's tarnished sporting reputation following the loss of Euro 2028 matches; despite a lack of a homegrown winner, the event's success showcased Royal Portrush's capabil...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ulster Fleadh in Warrenpoint Expects 40,000 Attendees

The 2025 Ulster Fleadh, from July 20-27, expects 40,000 attendees in Warrenpoint, County Down, exceeding last year's Dromore event and aiming to showcase the region's capacity to host future All-Ireland Fleadhs.

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Quality Education
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Ballymena Riots: Roma Exodus Leaves Town Divided

Three nights of anti-migrant riots in Ballymena, County Antrim, forced approximately 800 Roma people to flee their homes, leaving behind a town where some residents express satisfaction with the outcome, while others express shame and concern.

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Reduced Inequality
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Legal Scrutiny Threatens British SAS Operational Effectiveness

The British SAS faces legal challenges over past actions, particularly the 1987 Loughgall ambush where eight terrorists and a bystander died, raising concerns about the impact on operational effectiveness and future counter-terrorism operations.

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Triple Murder-Suicide Investigated in County Fermanagh

A 45-year-old veterinary surgeon, Vanessa Whyte, and her two teenage children were fatally shot in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, on Wednesday morning; a man from the same household sustained gunshot wounds and remains in serious condition.

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No Poverty
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Bloody Friday: IRA Bombings Kill Nine in Belfast

On July 21, 1972, the Provisional IRA detonated at least 22 bombs in Belfast within 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring over 130, marking a significant escalation in the Troubles and prompting a major British military response.

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Enniskillen Floods: Amber Rain Warning Issued

Flash floods in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on Sunday evening caused road closures and submerged parts of Belmore Street near the war memorial, with manholes lifted by floodwater; an amber rain warning is in effect for Antrim, Down, and Armagh from 23:00 BST Sunday until 08:00 BST Monday.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Belfast Teenager's Triple Gold Signals Rise of Northern Ireland Rowing

Seventeen-year-old Sophia Young from Belfast won three gold medals at the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships, representing a significant rise in Northern Ireland's rowing talent, and inspiring other young athletes, with her coach comparing her to Olympian Rebecca Shorten.

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Northern Ireland Bill Mandates Suicide Prevention Training for Frontline Workers

A bill introduced in Northern Ireland aims to mandate suicide prevention training for all frontline workers, addressing the 2023 statistic of 221 suicide deaths and aiming to improve support for those at risk, particularly within deprived communities.

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