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The Latest Breaking News from Omagh

Public inquiry into proposed Co Tyrone gold mine suspended

Stormont departments were criticised by the chair of the inquiry as it halted on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Omagh bombing inquiry chair vows to work ‘rigorously and fearlessly’

Inquiry into 1998 attack will ask whether ‘state authorities’ could have acted to prevent mass killing

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Omagh car bombing inquiry begins with first public hearing

Watch as the Omagh car bombing inquiry began with its first public hearing in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, 30 July.

The Independent UK

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Seeking the sources of ‘mysterious hums’

Letters: Readers respond to discussions on unexplained noises that keep people awake at night, from Omagh to Derby and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Mysterious hums that keep us awake

Letters: Paul Birchall and Keith Barnes on the unexplained noise that has plagued residents of Omagh

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a bit of a mystery’: what’s causing Omagh’s hum?

Reports of the low-frequency buzz began in September and theories range from wind to lamps to subsidence

The Guardian - UK

The Omagh hum: what is the source of the town’s mystery moan?

Low-frequency noise annoyance has been reported worldwide over several decades – so much so, there is now a global hum map and database

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Tyrone man handed jail sentence in connection with bid to kill police officer

Gavin Coyle, 46, of Mullaghmore Drive in Omagh, pleaded guilty to IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists.

The Independent UK

Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’

A lawyer representing some of the bereaved families has called on the Irish Government to indicate it will hold an inquiry into the 1998 atrocity.

The Independent UK

No new evidence to warrant Omagh inquiry in Ireland, minister says

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA atrocity in August 1998.

The Independent UK

Omagh bombing inquiry: Irish Government must take part, says victim’s widower

Kevin Skelton, whose wife Philomena died in the 1998 atrocity, said a probe without the Irish Government would be a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK

Town comes together to remember its darkest day 25 years on

A short memorial service was held at the site in Omagh where 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in a Real IRA bombing in 1998.

The Independent UK

Moment of silence held to mark 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed by the bomb planted by the Real IRA in 1998.

The Independent UK

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible.

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The victims of the Omagh bomb

The Real IRA atrocity on August 15 1998, killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins.

The Independent UK

Martin says Ireland to ‘co-operate fully’ with Omagh inquiry

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, and injured hundreds of others.

The Independent UK

Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris

It is a quarter of a century from the Real IRA atrocity – which cost the life of 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.

The Independent UK

Late priest who tended Omagh bomb victims remembered during memorial service

Father Kevin Mullan died earlier this year.

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The Independent UK

Poignant service at memorial garden marks 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Families of the 29 victims of the 1998 blast attended the service as well as government ministers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

The Independent UK

Government ministers to attend Omagh bombing 25th anniversary memorial service

A service will take place at the memorial garden in Omagh on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Story of Omagh bombing ‘entering new phase’ with public inquiry on horizon

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the 1998 attack, said he hopes the inquiry will be able to start by the end of this year or early next.

The Independent UK

Father of Omagh bomb victim tells of sadness over Sinead O’Connor’s death

Michael Gallagher said he had not been aware that O’Connor had recorded a version of Abba’s Chiquitita to support the victims’ families.

Belfast Live

Janet Devlin: Former X Factor star rushed to hospital after collapsing alone in hotel corridor

The Omagh native took to social media to give fans a health update after she hurt her jaw and wrist

The Independent UK

Three men arrested over shooting of senior detective

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after he was shot several times at a sports centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February.

Belfast Live

First for Derry and Raphoe Diocese as Omagh native announced as first female dean

The Church of Ireland appointment was announced on Sunday

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