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Rape myths have no place in society, says Justice Minister as new campaign launches
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (226+ words) Justice Minister Naomi Long has said harmful myths about rape and sexual assault must be confronted, as a new campaign aimed at challenging common misconceptions is launched. Farmer's son shot his wife and two kids before turning weapon on himself…...
Young women in Holylands ‘terrified’ as group of men try to kick down door at 2am
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (701+ words) Young women in the Holylands area say they have been left "terrified" after a group of young men tried to kick down their door. The PSNI told this newspaper that they have responded proactively to reports of anti-social behaviour in…...
‘I thought I was a goner’ – Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (900+ words) By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland Scots who were trapped in Dubai amid attacks from Iranian forces have told how they feared for their lives before they were brought home. More than 300 people were returned to Scotland from Dubai via…...
Executive Office forks out £150k on hospitality in 14 months
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (404+ words) Almost "150k was spent on hospitality in the space of just 14 months by Stormont's top office, new figures show. Get up to 60% OFF plus membership to Rory's Travel Club with an annual subscription. Rory's Travel Club membership with an annual subscription…...
Government charters repatriation flight from Oman on Wednesday evening n
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (372+ words) Jon Burrows explains how "arrangements for doggy day care weren't available' The inquest continued to hear evidence from Sergeant Hutchings today Police launch investigation as Belfast principal warns parents and calls for social media ban for children under 16 Veteran UDA…...
UK halts visa routes from four countries amid claims migrants ‘exploiting’ asylum
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (506+ words) The Government has placed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused them of exploiting Britain's generosity to claim asylum. Study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan have been…...
Lower net migration could hold back UK growth potential, OBR finds
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (274+ words) By Anna Wise, Press Association Business Reporter Lower net migration in the UK could reduce population growth and hold back the country's economic growth potential, according to new forecasts. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the Government's official forecaster, said…...
Number of asylum seekers housed in NI hotels up 22 since summer but down 35% across year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (169+ words) Aine Fox and Ian Jones The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in hotels in Northern Ireland has risen slightly since last summer. Education Minister announces every school in Northern Ireland now has life-saving equipment on site The tale…...
Asylum seekers in hotels at lowest level in 18 months
1+ week, 4+ day ago (766+ words) By Aine Fox and Ian Jones, Press Association The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels has fallen to its lowest level for 18 months, according to new data. There were 30,657 people staying in such accommodation while they…...
I am a working father from Northern Ireland; under the current legislation, that makes me a second-class citizen
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) My favourite Abba song? That's easy: The Day Before You Came " a deceptively simple, brilliantly intriguing construct that has unreliable narrator Agnetha F'ltskog attempting to recall what her life had been like before the arrival of someone who turned it…...