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Police felt ‘guilty and responsible’ for evacuating people closer to Omagh bomb

Retired superintendent James Baxter has been giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Bill to establish independent board for MLA pay moves a step closer

Some MLAs expressed concern that it is ‘laying the groundwork’ for a pay rise for MLAs.

Evening Standard

Omagh first responders recall scenes which ‘should only be seen in a movie’

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from those affected by the 1998 Real IRA atrocity.

Evening Standard

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Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

Garry McGillion suffered severe injuries in the Real IRA blast which occurred in August 1998, just one week before he was due to be married.

The Independent UK

Woman burned in Omagh bombing was ‘given last rites four times’

Donna-Marie McGillion gave evidence on Wednesday to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Evening Standard

Victim says she was ‘humiliated’ having to strip for Omagh compensation claim

Rosemary Ingram suffered serious injuries in the 1998 Omagh bombing.

The Independent UK

Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

Omagh Bombing Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull said he was ‘humbled’ by the account given by survivor Pauline Harte.

Evening Standard

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Stormont backs GB Energy Bill despite concern over ‘lack of detail’

Several MLAs voiced concern at a lack of information around how GB Energy will operate in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Shop owner killed in Omagh bombing was ‘moral compass’ of family, inquiry told

Elizabeth ‘Libbi’ Rush was described as ‘wise, compassionate and thoughtful’ by her children at the Omagh bombing inquiry.

The Independent UK

Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family.

Evening Standard

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is examining whether the 1998 atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.

Evening Standard

Archibald accuses Benn of ‘blatant disregard’ for communities in NI

Stormont’s Economy Minister said the NI Secretary had become an ‘apologist for a Tory austerity agenda’.

Evening Standard

Stormont has missed many opportunities to transform public services, Benn to say

The NI Secretary is due to deliver a keynote speech in Belfast on Tuesday to mark a year since the return of restored government to the region.

Evening Standard

O’Neill: Case for improved funding for Northern Ireland will continue to be made

The First Minister said the Labour Government had been more engaged with Northern Ireland than the Tories.

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Evening Standard

NI Executive has delivered ‘huge advances’ since Stormont was restored

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly have been speaking to mark a year since the return of devolution to NI.

Evening Standard

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.

Evening Standard

Funeral takes place for Belfast man murdered in Spain

John George’s family were involved in a high profile search for the father-of-two after he was reported missing in Alicante in December.

Evening Standard

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

The poet, who died aged 85, won a number of awards throughout his life including the TS Eliot Prize.

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The Independent UK

Girlfriend of man killed during Storm Eowyn said he was ‘the love of my life’

Kacper Dudek, 20, was killed when a tree fell on his car as the storm swept across Ireland.

Evening Standard

Omagh inquiry ‘allowing us to close wound that has been open for 26 years’

The sister of a young Spanish woman killed in the 1998 atrocity said it was the only support they had had in many years.

Evening Standard

Bereaved father hopes Omagh inquiry ‘the beginning of the end’

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the blast in 1998, has pressed British and Irish governments to co-operate fully with inquiry.

The Independent UK

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

The names of the 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, killed in the 1998 blast were read out at the inquiry on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard

Focus on victims ‘brings humanity’ to Omagh bomb inquiry – Gallagher

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the 1998 blast, said he hopes the inquiry will bring him answers.

The Independent UK

Dail moves to resolve dispute which delayed taoiseach nomination

The process of nominating a new taoiseach faced an unprecedented day-long delay due to a heated dispute over opposition speaking rights.

Evening Standard

Irish premier pledges to tackle housing issues as new government chosen

There was a significant reshuffle of ministers after Micheal Martin was appointed Taoiseach once again.

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