Kelly Bonner
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Kelly Bonner
@kellybonnerbbc.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Drugs deaths here in NI are stubbornly high- 944 in 5 years alone! Is it time to change our drug laws and allow a safer injection facility?
March 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Drugs deaths here in NI are stubbornly high- 944 in 5 years alone! Is it time to change our drug laws and allow a safer injection facility?
We went to the town of Rojales with the George family so they could
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.
January 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We went to the town of Rojales with the George family so they could
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.
John George’s mother, Sharon, tells me the last three weeks have been a nightmare for her and her family.
January 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
John George’s mother, Sharon, tells me the last three weeks have been a nightmare for her and her family.
The family of John George who was murdered in Spain arrived back in Belfast yesterday. They have to wait two more weeks to get their son’s body back.
January 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The family of John George who was murdered in Spain arrived back in Belfast yesterday. They have to wait two more weeks to get their son’s body back.
I met Seanín at the Welcome Centre - she’s told me she doesn’t even know who she is anymore! “It’s not even surviving, it’s just existing”
December 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I met Seanín at the Welcome Centre - she’s told me she doesn’t even know who she is anymore! “It’s not even surviving, it’s just existing”
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Political & social failure on an extraordinary scale.
The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.
The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.
December 12, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Political & social failure on an extraordinary scale.
The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.
The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.
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This is terrible that families do not have a proper home to live in. We must invest in building more social housing and support the rented accommodation sector.
‘I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children'
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM
This is terrible that families do not have a proper home to live in. We must invest in building more social housing and support the rented accommodation sector.
‘I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children'
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.
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December 12, 2024 at 7:31 AM
‘I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sara had loved playing the guitar and dreamed of being on the X Factor. Her favourite colour was pink, and her favourite food was chicken biryani.
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Behind Sara Sharif’s smile was a life of violence and torture
The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?
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December 11, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Sara had loved playing the guitar and dreamed of being on the X Factor. Her favourite colour was pink, and her favourite food was chicken biryani.
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Tomorrow evening at 6 PM.
December 9, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Tomorrow evening at 6 PM.
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'Unpredictability of #LateLateToyShow is why it's special'
Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.
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Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.
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Late Late Toy Show: Patrick Kielty says 'no other show you'd rather host'
It will be Patrick Kielty's second time hosting the annual TV Christmas spectacular on RTÉ this Friday.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:39 AM
'Unpredictability of #LateLateToyShow is why it's special'
Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.
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The boys stepping up to tackle violence against women www.bbc.com/news/article...
West Belfast schoolboys learning to tackle violence against women
An all-boys school is taking part in lessons aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.
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December 5, 2024 at 9:28 AM
The boys stepping up to tackle violence against women www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kneecap wins discrimination case against UK government www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kneecap: Belfast rap group wins case against UK government
A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
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November 29, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Kneecap wins discrimination case against UK government www.bbc.com/news/article...
The ICLVR said it received information about suspicious activity during the 1970s at a grave in Annyalla cemetery.
November 27, 2024 at 8:09 AM
The ICLVR said it received information about suspicious activity during the 1970s at a grave in Annyalla cemetery.
Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Disappeared: Body exhumed from Monaghan cemetery
The ICLVR says the timeframe and location "coincide with the disappearance of Joe Lynskey in 1972".
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November 27, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend www.bbc.com/news/article...
NIHE: 'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.
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November 25, 2024 at 8:21 AM
'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend www.bbc.com/news/article...
How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.com/news/article...
Conor McGregor: How the last day of the Nikita Hand case unfolded
A hushed and packed courtroom was present when Nikita Hand won her civil case against the MMA star.
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November 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM
How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.com/news/article...
Man charged after cocaine worth £1.8m seized in van www.bbc.com/news/article...
Man charged after cocaine worth £1.8m seized in Omagh
A man is charged after police recovered suspected cocaine in the Doogary Road area.
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November 22, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Man charged after cocaine worth £1.8m seized in van www.bbc.com/news/article...
Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor www.bbc.com/news/article...
Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor
A civil action was taken by Nikita Hand who had accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
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November 22, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor www.bbc.com/news/article...
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With one week to go until voters go to the polls, you can keep up to date with all the latest on the General Election campaign here #Election24
Policies over drugs, Irish unification to be published
Follow all the latest developments on the 15th day of the General Election campaign as political parties publish policies on a range of issues, with just one week until polling day.
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November 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
With one week to go until voters go to the polls, you can keep up to date with all the latest on the General Election campaign here #Election24
How sad!! Ken was such a lovely man, always friendly and no ego!
Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...
Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies
Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
How sad!! Ken was such a lovely man, always friendly and no ego!
Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...
Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A source tells @EndaMcClafferty the October meeting between GAA & Gordon Lyons was at times ‘fraught & tetchy’
Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark
GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches
Full story👇
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Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark
GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches
Full story👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Casement Park: Redevelopment cost now estimated at £270m
The projected price tag for redeveloping the west Belfast stadium has fallen from £300m.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:38 AM
A source tells @EndaMcClafferty the October meeting between GAA & Gordon Lyons was at times ‘fraught & tetchy’
Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark
GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches
Full story👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark
GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches
Full story👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...