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Alcohol pricing debate
New legislation to tackle alcohol misuse is “imperative” according to law-makers. Meadhbh Monahan outlines the key proposals. Alcohol misuse costs…
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Police performances
Fifteen of the 25 police performance targets were missed by the PSNI in the last financial year. Meadhbh Monahan reports.…
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One day in July: 7/7 5th anniversary
Peter Cheney, who was in London on 7 July this year, looks back at the 2005 attacks. If 6 July…
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Economic policy summary
An updated overview of the Westminster and Assembly parties’ policies on economics, finance and business following the general election and…
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Back to school: the new year’s policy priorities
The main education spokesmen put forward their priorities for 2010-2011. More stalemate over selection is likely but finance, community relations…
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A new chapter at the Queen’s Library
Peter Cheney browses Queen’s University’s McClay Library building and finds out how three of its staff have found the change…
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A pub with a difference: John Hewitt
The John Hewitt is one of the most well-known bars in Belfast but is also a successful centre for helping…
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Margaret Guilfoyle: our woman makes mark on Australian politics
Australia’s first female prime minister, Welsh-born Julia Gillard, is awaiting her fate in the federal election but she is not…
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Picturing homelessness: photographer Donal McCann
Photographer Donal McCann explains how picturing homelessness on Belfast’s streets changed his attitude to the problem. There was something about…
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The Shankill Road’s Downing Street: who lived in Number 10?
The lives of 15 residents at the humble Belfast address. Five labourers, a flaxdresser and a driller called 10 Downing…
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