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Gerry Adams awarded €100k in libel case against the BBC

4 weeks ago | aol.com | Julian O'Neill |Matt Fox

Gerry Adams has won €100,000 (£84,000) in damages over a BBC story about the murder of a British agent. A court found the former Sinn Féin leader was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme broadcast in 2016 and an accompanying online article, in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson. Mr Adams, 76, denies any involvement. He said taking the case "was about putting manners on the British Broadcasting Corporation".
Diversity parade 'shows east Belfast is a changed place'

Sep 28, 2024 | aol.com | Matt Fox

September 28, 2024 at 1:14 PMEast Belfast was awash with colour and sound on Saturday afternoon as dozens of people marched the length of the Cregagh Road to celebrate its diverse community. The parade and inaugural carnival, organised by Community Together, saw locals connect at an integrated primary school in an effort to showcase the area as a welcoming place. Justice Minister Naomi Long said the event “sends out a message that east Belfast is a changed place”.
Puberty blocker ban extended to Northern Ireland

Aug 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Fox

Matt Fox - BBC News NIAugust 23, 2024 at 3:26 AM·2 min readA temporary ban on the sale or supply of puberty blockers has been extended to cover Northern Ireland. Puberty blockers work by suppressing the release of hormones and are often prescribed to children questioning their gender. In May, the Conservative government tightened rules on the drugs, introducing an emergency ban on them being prescribed by private and European prescribers.
Gripping drama and impactful docs dominate BBC NI's autumn

Aug 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Fox

Gripping drama, impactful documentaries and emerging comedy talent are among the offerings from BBC Northern Ireland this autumn. There’s plenty to look forward to on TV as the nights draw in, according to BBC NI's head of content commissioning. Eddie Doyle said the autumn schedule “shines a light on the next cohort of home-grown talent, shares stories that matter from our communities, and boasts brand-new, locally filmed drama".
Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Aug 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Fox

“Hopefully the fans will be happy because we’re trying to be as loyal to the source material as we can be.”The season finale of House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones, airs on Sunday, with millions of fantasy fanatics expected to tune in. Based on George RR Martin's novel, A Song of Ice and Fire, the HBO drama sees fiery beasts, battles and family feuds take center stage.
New maternity hospital delayed after bacteria found

Jul 18, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Fox

Matt Fox - BBC News NIJuly 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM·3 min readThe opening of a new maternity hospital could face significant delays due to the high presence of a bacteria in its water system, the Belfast Trust has said. The hospital, at the Royal Victoria site in Belfast, is already almost 10 years behind schedule after numerous delays but it was hoped it would finally open next year.
New maternity hospital delayed after bacteria found

Jul 18, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Matt Fox

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Belfast maternity hospital opening delayed after bacteria find

Jul 18, 2024 | bbc.com | Matt Fox

New maternity hospital delayed after bacteria foundBy Matt Fox, BBC News NI Belfast TrustBelfast Trust took possession of the new hospital in MarchThe opening of a new maternity hospital could face significant delays due to the high presence of a bacteria in its water system, the Belfast Trust has said. The trust took possession of the five-storey building in March and began a "clinical commissioning phase" - a process of ensuring a safe transition of service to the new site.
Plan to increase Irish Travellers in education

Jul 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Fox

Matt Fox - BBC News NIJuly 16, 2024 at 7:54 AM·3 min readThe Irish government aims to increase the number of Traveller and Roma children remaining in school to achieve a Leaving Certificate. A six-year strategy to improve educational outcomes was published on Tuesday. In 2019, EU researchers found that 70% of young people (16-18 year olds) from the Irish Traveller community were not in further education or training, compared to 5% of young Irish people generally.
Irish PM to intervene in case of woman held in Dubai

Jul 10, 2024 | mywinet.com | Matt Fox

12 minutes in the pastBy Matt Fox, BBC News NIAn Irish woman is going through prison costs – together with tried suicide and consuming alcohol – in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has had her passport destroyed. It is known 28-year-old Tori Towey has been working as a flight attendant and relies in Dubai – the biggest metropolis in the UAE.