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Reporter BBC NI Particularly interested in addiction, homelessness and social issues Story? Get in touch kelly.bonner@bbc.co.uk

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Oliver James MacCormack jailed over human trafficking and prostitution - BBC News Oliver James MacCormack was convicted on 40 counts spanning seven years from 2015 to 2022.

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14.04.2025 19:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drugs deaths here in NI are stubbornly high- 944 in 5 years alone! Is it time to change our drug laws and allow a safer injection facility?

13.03.2025 00:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We went to the town of Rojales with the George family so they could
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.

11.01.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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John George’s mother, Sharon, tells me the last three weeks have been a nightmare for her and her family.

11.01.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The family of John George who was murdered in Spain arrived back in Belfast yesterday. They have to wait two more weeks to get their son’s body back.

11.01.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I met SeanΓ­n at the Welcome Centre - she’s told me she doesn’t even know who she is anymore! β€œIt’s not even surviving, it’s just existing”

17.12.2024 22:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Political & social failure on an extraordinary scale.

The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.

12.12.2024 11:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is terrible that families do not have a proper home to live in. We must invest in building more social housing and support the rented accommodation sector.

12.12.2024 08:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.

β€˜I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' www.bbc.com/news/article...

12.12.2024 07:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Behind Sara Sharif’s smile was a life of violence and torture The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?

Sara had loved playing the guitar and dreamed of being on the X Factor. Her favourite colour was pink, and her favourite food was chicken biryani.

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11.12.2024 21:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow evening at 6 PM.

09.12.2024 10:38 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Late Late Toy Show: Patrick Kielty says 'no other show you'd rather host' It will be Patrick Kielty's second time hosting the annual TV Christmas spectacular on RTÉ this Friday.

'Unpredictability of #LateLateToyShow is why it's special'

Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.

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06.12.2024 08:39 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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West Belfast schoolboys learning to tackle violence against women An all-boys school is taking part in lessons aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

The boys stepping up to tackle violence against women www.bbc.com/news/article...

05.12.2024 09:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kneecap: Belfast rap group wins case against UK government A funding award of Β£15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

Kneecap wins discrimination case against UK government www.bbc.com/news/article...

29.11.2024 10:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The ICLVR said it received information about suspicious activity during the 1970s at a grave in Annyalla cemetery.

27.11.2024 08:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Disappeared: Body exhumed from Monaghan cemetery The ICLVR says the timeframe and location "coincide with the disappearance of Joe Lynskey in 1972".

Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...

27.11.2024 08:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Conor McGregor: Nikita Hand support shown by hundreds in Dublin Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

25.11.2024 22:39 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NIHE: 'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend www.bbc.com/news/article...

25.11.2024 08:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Conor McGregor lost his temper in the witness box, for the jury it was the moment the mask slipped Conor McGregor signalled for his fiancee to come to his side.

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24.11.2024 15:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Conor McGregor: How the last day of the Nikita Hand case unfolded A hushed and packed courtroom was present when Nikita Hand won her civil case against the MMA star.

How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.com/news/article...

23.11.2024 15:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man charged after cocaine worth Β£1.8m seized in Omagh A man is charged after police recovered suspected cocaine in the Doogary Road area.

Man charged after cocaine worth Β£1.8m seized in van www.bbc.com/news/article...

22.11.2024 22:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor A civil action was taken by Nikita Hand who had accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor www.bbc.com/news/article...

22.11.2024 19:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Policies over drugs, Irish unification to be published Follow all the latest developments on the 15th day of the General Election campaign as political parties publish policies on a range of issues, with just one week until polling day.

With one week to go until voters go to the polls, you can keep up to date with all the latest on the General Election campaign here #Election24

22.11.2024 08:11 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

How sad!! Ken was such a lovely man, always friendly and no ego!

Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...

20.11.2024 17:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Casement Park: Redevelopment cost now estimated at Β£270m The projected price tag for redeveloping the west Belfast stadium has fallen from Β£300m.

A source tells @EndaMcClafferty the October meeting between GAA & Gordon Lyons was at times β€˜fraught & tetchy’

Jarlath Burns accused GL of β€œdragging his heels” on #CasementPark

GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches

Full storyπŸ‘‡
www.bbc.com/news/article...

20.11.2024 07:38 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜We apologise to the people of Northern Ireland for any confusion or offence’

Notre Dame Hockey say their earlier guidance for fans not to wear green in NI was posted β€˜out of an abundance of caution’ but β€˜should not have been posted’.

19.11.2024 21:12 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

Kate Nicholl responds to Gordon Lyons’ comments.

19.11.2024 19:34 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 17/11/2024 Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policymakers on the key issues. With Justin McCamphill, Jacquie White, Mark Durkan MLA and John Manley.

Yesterday’s #SundayPolitics in case you missed it…
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

18.11.2024 07:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He’s here @barrabest.bsky.social β˜ƒοΈβ„οΈπŸŒ¨οΈ

19.11.2024 10:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Ireland politicians hear about SEN 'cliff edge' fears Parents tell politicians about the

β€˜Once my autistic son turns 18, his support ends’

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

19.11.2024 08:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0