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Belfast, United Kingdom · BelfastThe Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill has attracted widespread condemnation over its proposals to provide immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles. It is currently at the committee stage in the House of Lords. An investigation by the Equality Commission has found that the NIO failed to comply with its equality scheme commitments in relation to its handling of its equality assessment.
NIO failed to comply with equality scheme over Troubles immunity bill
Belfast, United Kingdom · BelfastBelfast City Council gave the green light for the change of use of 23 Shaftesbury Square. The ground floor of 23 is currently vacant with whole building having been vacant since 2014. It will become an extension to Players. Environmental Health was consulted and has no objections to the application.
Shaftesbury Square gaming arcade to expand despite council concerns
Belfast, United Kingdom · Belfast7.6% of Metro journeys over the past year were cancelled, late or terminated. That equates to 78,695 journeys, according to figures from Translink. Councillor Gary McKeown said: 'We need this service to be punctual and dependable' A Translink spokesperson said reliability across Metro is now above 98%.
Call for action as thousands of Metro journeys fail to run as planned
Belfast, United Kingdom · BelfastAlan Harris is preparing to take on the half marathon, dressed as a gorilla. He has been fundraising all over Belfast in a variety of fancy dress costumes in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Since September, he has raised more than £22,000 for the charity. He originally started his fundraising journey in memory of his parents, Alan and Helen.
East Belfast fancy dress fundraiser tops London half marathon donation table
Europe · LondonAnnalena Baerbock is due to meet Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday. She said the Northern Ireland Protocol was the ' Achilles heel' of relations. The protocol aims to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland. But members of the unionist community are unhappy with the difficulties it creates.
German minister calls for solution to Northern Ireland protocol deadlock
100% Left coverage: 3 sources
Europe · BelfastMoney includes a £400 payment as part of a UK-wide support scheme. Vouchers can only be redeemed at post offices. The mailout of the vouchers is taking place in tranches over the next four weeks and will be completed by the end of February. Political impasse at Stormont blamed for the delay in the rollout in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland energy customers begin to receive £600 payments
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
Europe · BelfastJames Cleverly to meet Maros Sefcovic, the EU's chief negotiator, for the second time this month after consultations with Northern Irish leaders. The two men will assess remaining gaps between the two sides on proposals to reduce customs checks on goods crossing between Britain and Northern Ireland. Among the issues still to be resolved include the ban on some types of plants, including seed potatoes, from being exported to Northern Ireland, and disparities on pet ownership.
UK-EU talks on Northern Ireland Protocol continue as expectation of a deal grows
50% Left coverage: 8 sources
Europe · London'Celtic Symphony' was played over the PA system following their URC win over Connacht at the RDS this evening. The song contains lyrics suggesting support of the IRA in the chorus. Leinster Rugby issued a statement saying the song shouldn't have been played.
Leinster apologise after pro-IRA song played at stadium
46% Center coverage: 11 sources
