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04/01/2017
Power Cut Affects Belfast Businesses
A number of shops in Belfast city centre were left without power due to a fault in an underground cable, NIE Networks has confirmed.
Many shops and businesses were affected by the power cut which happened on Wednesday afternoon, 04 January.
Power has now been restored to all properties.
(CD)
Many shops and businesses were affected by the power cut which happened on Wednesday afternoon, 04 January.
Power has now been restored to all properties.
(CD)
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Parties Fail To Meet Deadline To Restore Power Sharing In NI
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Deadline Day To Restore Power Sharing In NI
Political parties have until 4pm today, 29 June, to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. Discussions have been ongoing to resolve outstanding issues to form an Executive. However, Sinn Fein said the DUP have not moved to "address the issues of rights, equality and respect". MLA John O'Dowd said: "The DUP knows what needs to be done.
Deadline Day To Restore Power Sharing In NI
Political parties have until 4pm today, 29 June, to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. Discussions have been ongoing to resolve outstanding issues to form an Executive. However, Sinn Fein said the DUP have not moved to "address the issues of rights, equality and respect". MLA John O'Dowd said: "The DUP knows what needs to be done.
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