Northern Ireland
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Ballintoy: Serious incident attended by Coastguard
Coastguard rescue teams were called to the area after a report of a person in the water. Source
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Covid-19: No more deaths and 639 new cases in NI
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Dr Michael Watt will not appear at neurological inquiry
An inquiry into Dr Michael Watt’s work considered reports on his “unfitness to give evidence”. Source
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Covid-19: Fully vaccinated staff ‘should still isolate’
A doctors’ trade body says there is a “need to balance risk” as two health trusts issue staff appeal. Source
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Lisnaskea: Firefighters battle fires in Fermanagh forest and on Divis Mountain
The NI Fire and Rescue Service urges people to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. Source
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Covid-19: Health trusts in appeal to off-duty staff
Health officials say surgeries may be cancelled due to “extreme strain” from rising Covid admissions. Source
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Covid-19: Two more deaths and 1,264 new cases in NI
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Carrickfergus: Funfair incident caused by teens, Planet Fun says
Planet Fun says injuries were caused in County Antrim on Saturday because of “misuse of equipment”. Source
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Belfast and Dublin protests over Covid restrictions
Police say they will review footage of the Belfast protest and consider any legal breaches. Source
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Six people taken to hospital after funfair incident
Emergency services were called to the scene after a 999 call was made on Saturday evening. Source
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Lurgan: Two arrested after £80k suspected cannabis seizure
The suspected drugs were found in a Lurgan house after officers responded to a reported incident. Source
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Dungannon neighbours help to put out flat fire after arson attack
Local residents assist in stopping a blaze at a town centre flat spreading to neighbouring homes. Source
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Mixed response to badger cull bovine TB proposal
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) costs the taxpayer up to £40m a year and a new plan to tackle it in Northern…
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Covid-19: NI vaccine certificate app launches after interim scheme ‘pressure’
The CovidCertNI app is now live as interim vaccine certification system users describe “a shambles”. Source
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Dollymount: Swimmer in his 60s dies after being brought to shore
A swimmer in his 60s was rescued from the Dublin coast but pronounced dead at the scene. Source
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Extreme heat: Ireland records two tropical nights in a row
It is the first time temperatures fell no lower than 20C on the island of Ireland two nights in a…
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Covid-19: ‘More than 60% admitted to hospital not vaccinated’
The medical director of the Belfast Trust said the health service was facing significant pressure. Source
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Covid-19: Theatre and concert hall decision in NI delayed
The NI Executive has agreed to relax some Covid restrictions including numbers who can meet outdoors. Source
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Emily Ratajkowski sponsors Bantry Basketball Club in County Cork
Emily Ratajkowski buys kit for Bantry’s U15 and U16 teams, setting Snapchat “on fire”. Source
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Extreme Heat: NI temperature record broken for third time in a week
A weather station in the city of Armagh recorded a high of 31.4 C on Thursday afternoon. Source
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