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North Coast Parking Charges Approved Despite Opposition

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will introduce 50p-per-hour parking charges at four north coast car parks from April to September, despite previous concerns over a lack of consultation; permits will be issued to Rathlin residents and Ballycastle Marina boat owners.

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Storm Éowyn: 2,000 Still Without Power Amid Compensation Talks

In the wake of Storm Éowyn, 2,000 Northern Ireland Electricity customers remain without power more than a week later, prompting discussions on compensation, while the total cost to the government is still being assessed.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Families Testify, Demand Justice

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry heard testimony from families who lost loved ones in the 1998 Real IRA bombing, highlighting the immense suffering and ongoing quest for justice and full transparency from governments, 26 years after the attack that killed 29 people.

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UK-EU Clash Looms Over Northern Ireland Carbon Tax

Energy UK warns that differing approaches to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between the UK and EU could create a major trade conflict in Northern Ireland due to its post-Brexit trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs unless the two ...

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Northern Ireland Program Boosts Primary School Multilingualism

The Scoil Spreagtha program in Northern Ireland integrates Irish into 82 English-medium primary schools, benefiting nearly 15,000 pupils and addressing concerns about declining secondary language enrollment; the program's success is evident in increased student engagement and motivation.

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SDLP Defends Handling of Councillor's Rape Case Reference

SDLP leader Claire Hanna defended the party's response to Councillor Brian Tierney's court reference for a man jailed for rape; Tierney apologized, withdrew the reference, and his party membership was suspended pending an internal review.

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Stormont Executive Marks First Year: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges

The Northern Ireland Executive marked its first anniversary with a mixed assessment: achieving progress in public service funding and pay, while facing persistent health service challenges that require a comprehensive plan.

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Irish Language Agency Faces Funding Cuts: Impact on Northern Ireland Organizations

Funding cuts of over €800,000 (£669,000) to the all-Ireland Irish language agency Foras na Gaeilge, impacting numerous organizations, are due to insufficient funding from both the Northern Ireland Executive and the Republic of Ireland government, raising concerns about the future of Irish language i...

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Family Details Immeasurable Loss

The Omagh bombing on August 15, 1998, killed 29 and injured 220, including three generations of one family; a public inquiry investigates if the attack was preventable.

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£200,000 Awarded to Victims of HIA Data Breach in Northern Ireland

Seven victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will receive nearly £200,000 in damages after a 2020 data breach by the HIA Interim Advocate's Office exposed the identities of approximately 250 survivors, leading to a major class action lawsuit.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry Begins: Could the Attack Have Been Prevented?

A public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, which killed 29 people in Northern Ireland, begins today, examining whether the attack could have been prevented by UK authorities; the inquiry will hear statements from victims' families over four weeks.

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£45m Boost for Northern Ireland Councils to Spur Regional Economic Growth

Northern Ireland's councils will receive a £45 million funding boost over three years for local economic development, part of a wider Stormont strategy to address regional economic imbalances, improve worker rights, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with Economy Minister Conor Murphy's leadership...

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