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23/01/2012
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Lady Lucy Faulkner Dies
Lady Lucy Faulkner, the widow of Northern Ireland's last prime minister, Brian Faulkner, has died. She was 87 years old. Lady Faulkner of Downpatrick was the first woman to serve as National Governor of the BBC in Northern Ireland.
Ofcom Rules ITV Misled Its Audience
Ofcom has ruled that ITV misled viewers by airing footage claimed to have been shot by the IRA, which was actually material taken from a video game.
A total of 26 people alerted the regulator, raising concerns over the footage broadcast in Exposure: Gaddafi and the IRA, in September.
ITV apologised after the issue came to light, saying it was "an unfortunate case of human error".
Controlled Explosions Carried Out
Two controlled explosions have been carried out in Ballykelly, Co Londonderry.
A security alert was sparked after a suspicious object was discovered in the Carnamuff Road area on Sunday evening.
The road, along with the Tiermacoy Road, remains closed as the alert continues.
Lady Lucy Faulkner, the widow of Northern Ireland's last prime minister, Brian Faulkner, has died. She was 87 years old. Lady Faulkner of Downpatrick was the first woman to serve as National Governor of the BBC in Northern Ireland.
Ofcom Rules ITV Misled Its Audience
Ofcom has ruled that ITV misled viewers by airing footage claimed to have been shot by the IRA, which was actually material taken from a video game.
A total of 26 people alerted the regulator, raising concerns over the footage broadcast in Exposure: Gaddafi and the IRA, in September.
ITV apologised after the issue came to light, saying it was "an unfortunate case of human error".
Controlled Explosions Carried Out
Two controlled explosions have been carried out in Ballykelly, Co Londonderry.
A security alert was sparked after a suspicious object was discovered in the Carnamuff Road area on Sunday evening.
The road, along with the Tiermacoy Road, remains closed as the alert continues.
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02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
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20 September 2018
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
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A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
19 September 2018
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
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20 November 2024
Hard-Hitting Road Safety Message Delivered To Young People
Over 800 young people from schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh attended a hard-hitting road safety message at the PSNI Road Safe Roadshow on 19 November. The roadshow, supported by AXA Insurance and the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership, aims to educate young drivers about the dangers of irresponsible driving.
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Over 800 young people from schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh attended a hard-hitting road safety message at the PSNI Road Safe Roadshow on 19 November. The roadshow, supported by AXA Insurance and the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership, aims to educate young drivers about the dangers of irresponsible driving.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
