Northern Ireland Skills Council relaunched with focus on AI and future jobs
The Northern Ireland Skills Council has been relaunched with a renewed focus on artificial intelligence, green skills and advanced manufacturing.
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Author: The Belfast Desk
£750,000 funding programme launched to support arts organisations across Northern Ireland
A new £750,000 funding programme will help arts organisations across Northern Ireland purchase equipment, improve facilities and increase accessibility.
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Residents evacuated after explosion at house in North Belfast
Residents have been evacuated following an explosion at a house on Stanhope Street in North Belfast. Police have established cordons and urged the public to avoid the area.
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Man, 21, charged with cybercrime and bomb hoax offences following international investigation
A 21-year-old man has been charged with cybercrime, bomb hoax and blackmail offences following a PSNI investigation involving international law enforcement partners.
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£350,000 Belfast roadworks to bring overnight closures to York Street and Dock Street
Overnight road closures will affect York Street, Dock Street and Brougham Street in Belfast as a £350,000 resurfacing scheme begins on Sunday 18 October.
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Over 14,000 cardiac arrests recorded in Northern Ireland as researchers call for more CPR training
New research reveals that ambulance crews attended more than 14,000 cardiac arrests across Northern Ireland over five years, prompting calls for more CPR training.
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85% of Northern Ireland graduates working locally after university, new report finds
New Department for the Economy research reveals that 85% of Northern Ireland graduates working in the UK were employed locally 15 months after university.
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Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years over child sexual abuse offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for 18 historical child sexual abuse offences, including rape.
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Three men charged following West Belfast rioting involving around 100 people
Three men have been charged following rioting on Stewartstown Road in West Belfast, during which 11 police vehicles were damaged.
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Northern Ireland Schools of Sanctuary programme reaches 107 schools
Northern Ireland’s Schools of Sanctuary programme has reached 107 schools, with 11 recognised at an awards ceremony in Belfast City Hall.
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