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Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice -
a new series about the killing of Robert McCartney starting tonight at 22.30 on BBC One NI.
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Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice
- Watch all episodes on BBC iPlayer now
- Part One is on BBC One NI tonight at 10.30pm
- Also on BBC Two, Wednesday at 9.00pm
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21 years after he was stabbed to death, a powerful new BBC documentary tells the story of Robert McCartney's murder & his five sisters' courageous campaign for justice. "Was I afraid of the IRA?” asks Catherine. “Not one iota. I’m too angry to be afraid."
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The gang murder & the women who went to the White House looking for answers ex @BBCNewsNI
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Tributes are pouring in for Dónal Lunny, one of the most influential figures in Irish music – who has died, aged 79
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EXCLUSIVE: DUP MP Carla Lockhart quits as a party officer in a move which could lead to her leaving the party. She's been on a collision course with Gavin Robinson over Drumcree as she wants him to collapse the Executive now.
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A campaign group seeking to re-inter Roger Casement's remains at Murlough Bay in Co Antrim has formally applied for an exhumation licence
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BBC and RTÉ spotlight Robert McCartney’s family’s fight for justice broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast…
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In 2016 Jeffrey Donaldson is alleged to have raped a woman in Westminster.
In Nov 2017 he and other MPs were photographed in the Prime Minister’s office discussing how to tackle abuse and protect staff bringing complaints forward following allegations of sexual harassment at Westminster.
Given the serious issues raised today concerning Jeffrey Donaldson and allegations of rape in the House of Commons, I made a Point of Order in the House tonight highlighting this. It would be absolutely remiss of me not to raise. It is vital that victims and survivors are seen and heard and encouraged to come forward.
In this latest "Research to Reality" roundtable for Queen's University, Belfast, I discussed innovation in health care with experts in areas like prostate cancer, intensive care, eye disease and the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
youtube.com/post/UgkxgnqwQB3… via @YouTube
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Looking for steps 4-6. Left Back/Left wing back. Manchester based- willing to travel.
Recently with Werder Bremen u21s, Slovakian Pro team, wythenshawe fc, Manchester City selects, Shrewsbury school, Skouted and Street trials.
Reposts appreciated!
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This was an excellent event. Well done to @BHFNI. The report is very powerful. Ps I believe the panel was very good too ! ;)
❤️ The Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer attended the launch of @BHFNI's "Hearts Need More" report.
📄 Minister Butler and Prof Sir Michael McBride said Department of Health officials would consider the report in detail and explore the recommendations within it.
ALT Pictured at the launch at Parliament Buildings with Health Minister Robbie Butler are Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney, Lucy Huffington from Portstewart, who lost her father Garry suddenly to a heart attack in September with Terry Rice from Newry, who lost his husband Derek to a heart attack in February.
ALT Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride with Head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney.
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Today at Stormont, two families bravely shared their stories of loss as we launched our #HeartsNeedMore report.
Stronger prevention could spare up to 500 families a year the heartbreak of premature loss.
Hearts cannot wait.
bhf.org.uk/niheartsneedmore
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It’s great to be at Stormont representing Asthma + Lung UK NI for the BHF NI manifesto launch “Northern Ireland’s Hearts Need More”.
Policy intervention outlined in recommendation 2 on smoking & vapes is particularly welcomed.
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Two Northern Ireland families who lost loved ones to cardiovascular disease have backed a campaign to save 500 lives a year.
A new report from the British Heart Foundation NI launched at Stormont on Tuesday has set out how 230,000 people are living with the condition.
Read more: tinyurl.com/36jutdtt
Delighted to chair the Stormont launch of “Hearts Need More” British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland’s policy proposals which they believe could save as many as 500 lives in NI every year
As many as 500 families could be spared the heartbreak of losing a loved one prematurely to cardiovascular disease in Northern Ireland every year, a new report has claimed.
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500 families could be spared heartbreak each year lovebelfast.co.uk/hearts-nee…
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‘I woke to find him passed away in bed, I didn’t see it coming’ - campaign to prevent 500 heart deaths a year irishnews.com/news/northern-…
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Five hundred deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented every year with better health interventions, according to the British Heart Foundation. The BHF is calling for cross-government action to stop premature deaths.
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Hey @BBCNews Channel watchers! From today at 11am London time, you will now be able to watch our 24 hour news channel on @YouTube in the UK and US, as well as Poland, Nigeria, Kenya and Australia here: youtube.com/live/PmmEevogFZg
So no excuse to miss us if you’re away from your TV!
