Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Program Faces Crisis After Medic Resignations
Two senior medics resigned from Northern Ireland's cervical screening program over concerns about the Public Health Agency's handling of issues, including the centralization of services at a facility without proper accreditation, potentially jeopardizing patient care and mirroring past failures high...
Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Program Faces Crisis After Medic Resignations
Two senior medics resigned from Northern Ireland's cervical screening program over concerns about the Public Health Agency's handling of issues, including the centralization of services at a facility without proper accreditation, potentially jeopardizing patient care and mirroring past failures high...
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Convicted Murderer Escapes Prison for Third Time
James Meehan, serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, escaped from Magilligan prison last week, prompting an international manhunt and outrage from McFadden's family who say they were ignored when objecting to his temporary release.
Convicted Murderer Escapes Prison for Third Time
James Meehan, serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, escaped from Magilligan prison last week, prompting an international manhunt and outrage from McFadden's family who say they were ignored when objecting to his temporary release.
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National Insurance Hike Cripples Northern Ireland's Voluntary Sector
Northern Ireland's voluntary sector faces financial ruin from a £20 billion annual increase in employers' National Insurance contributions, potentially causing widespread job losses and service cuts, impacting 55,000 employees and 7% of the workforce, with one organization anticipating £500,000 in e...
National Insurance Hike Cripples Northern Ireland's Voluntary Sector
Northern Ireland's voluntary sector faces financial ruin from a £20 billion annual increase in employers' National Insurance contributions, potentially causing widespread job losses and service cuts, impacting 55,000 employees and 7% of the workforce, with one organization anticipating £500,000 in e...
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Olympian Awarded Freedom of City of London
Olympic gold medalist Lady Mary Peters received the Freedom of the City of London on Friday, an ancient honor dating back to 1237, in recognition of her sporting achievements and charitable work supporting young athletes in Northern Ireland through the Mary Peters Trust, which she founded in 1975.
Olympian Awarded Freedom of City of London
Olympic gold medalist Lady Mary Peters received the Freedom of the City of London on Friday, an ancient honor dating back to 1237, in recognition of her sporting achievements and charitable work supporting young athletes in Northern Ireland through the Mary Peters Trust, which she founded in 1975.
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£675m Needed to Clear Northern Ireland's Record Hospital Waiting List
Northern Ireland faces a record-high 506,600-person hospital waiting list, necessitating a £675 million, five-year investment (£135 million annually) to clear the backlog, a problem worsening since 2010 and unresolvable through efficiency measures alone.
£675m Needed to Clear Northern Ireland's Record Hospital Waiting List
Northern Ireland faces a record-high 506,600-person hospital waiting list, necessitating a £675 million, five-year investment (£135 million annually) to clear the backlog, a problem worsening since 2010 and unresolvable through efficiency measures alone.
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£36,000 Awarded in Workplace Harassment Case
Fernanda Hermosilla, a Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission employee, received £36,000 in settlements after reporting unwanted physical contact from a colleague at a December 2022 Christmas party, highlighting issues with the handling of the subsequent investigation and the need for improved wor...
£36,000 Awarded in Workplace Harassment Case
Fernanda Hermosilla, a Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission employee, received £36,000 in settlements after reporting unwanted physical contact from a colleague at a December 2022 Christmas party, highlighting issues with the handling of the subsequent investigation and the need for improved wor...
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Pensioner's Electricity Bill Inflated by 925% Due to Meter Reading Error
A 71-year-old County Londonderry pensioner's electricity bill showed a 925% increase and £1,003 in arrears due to an incorrect meter reading submitted by NIE Networks in August 2024; SSE Airtricity will issue a corrected bill.
Pensioner's Electricity Bill Inflated by 925% Due to Meter Reading Error
A 71-year-old County Londonderry pensioner's electricity bill showed a 925% increase and £1,003 in arrears due to an incorrect meter reading submitted by NIE Networks in August 2024; SSE Airtricity will issue a corrected bill.
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DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
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Nurse Murdered in Northern Ireland; Two Arrested
40-year-old nurse Karen Cummings was found murdered in Banbridge, County Down on December 14th; two men have been arrested, sparking concerns about the rising number of women killed in Northern Ireland in 2024.
Nurse Murdered in Northern Ireland; Two Arrested
40-year-old nurse Karen Cummings was found murdered in Banbridge, County Down on December 14th; two men have been arrested, sparking concerns about the rising number of women killed in Northern Ireland in 2024.
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Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
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EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
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Northern Ireland's First Esports Classroom Opens in Belfast
Cedar Lodge School in Belfast opened Northern Ireland's first esports classroom, Nucleus, offering a BTEC qualification and creating a pathway to further education and professional esports careers, funded through the school's budget and local business partnerships.
Northern Ireland's First Esports Classroom Opens in Belfast
Cedar Lodge School in Belfast opened Northern Ireland's first esports classroom, Nucleus, offering a BTEC qualification and creating a pathway to further education and professional esports careers, funded through the school's budget and local business partnerships.
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44% Bias Score