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Omagh Bomb Survivors Testify at Public Inquiry

The Omagh bombing, on August 15, 1998, killed 29 people, including nine children; survivors, like Garry McGillion who rescued his niece from the rubble only to learn she died, and his severely burned wife Donna-Marie, shared their trauma at a public inquiry investigating whether the Real IRA attack ...

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Derry's Millennium Forum Faces Financial Setback Due to Roadworks Closure

Derry's Millennium Forum, a 1,000-seat venue, will close for seven weeks (June 27-August 18) due to city center roadworks, resulting in lost revenue and impacting its summer programming, with a £26,000 weekly wage bill.

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Former Minister's Art Reflects Late Autism Diagnosis, Underscoring Growing Need for Adult Support

Former Belfast minister Keith Drury, diagnosed with autism at 57, created an art collection, "We're All Mad Here," reflecting on his experience and neurodiversity; this follows a 400% rise in demand for adult autism support in Northern Ireland over four years.

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NI Teachers Reject 5.5% Pay Offer, Action Short of Strike Planned

Northern Ireland teachers rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, leading to action short of a strike starting February 10th due to contentious terms regarding workload and industrial action; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) was the only union to accept the offer.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Families Testify to Enduring Trauma

The Omagh bombing public inquiry heard heart-wrenching testimonies from families of victims, including the children of Bryan McCrory who visited his grave on their wedding days, and Mary Logue whose statement detailed the lasting impact of losing her daughter Brenda in the 1998 attack.

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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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Northern Ireland Study Seeks Truth on Religious Abuse

A new study in Northern Ireland is collecting testimonies from survivors of abuse in religious settings, including churches and schools, to inform potential policy changes and a possible public inquiry, following calls from survivors who experienced physical and sexual abuse by clergy and religious ...

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Nurse on Trial for Fraudulent Use of Patient Details for Prescriptions

A County Down aesthetics nurse, Nichola Hawes, is on trial for allegedly using patients' details to prescribe medications like Ozempic and Botox without consent, following an investigation launched by the Medicines Regulatory Group in November 2022 after a potential breach in regulations was reporte...

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Lidl Wins Approval for First In-Store Pub in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland High Court approved Lidl's application for its first in-store pub in Dundonald, County Down, rejecting a legal challenge that argued sufficient licensed premises already existed; the pub will seat approximately 45 customers and include an off-sales liquor store.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Family Testimony Highlights Lasting Impact

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry heard testimony from the family of Sean McGrath, who died three weeks after the 1998 bombing, highlighting the lasting impact of the attack on victims' families; his son missed his daughter's birth to be with his dying father.

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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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