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Amy Murray

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Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Newsreader @bbcnewsni | She/Her | Pop-Culture Enthusiast | Former Music Student | Stories: 📩amy.murray@bbc.co.uk

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Teenage pianist makes history as first to pass Grade 8 'single handed'

Teenage pianist makes history as first to pass Grade 8 'single handed'

BBC News — Freya Terris' achievement has inspired music exam board ABRSM to publish a new syllabus for one hand.

Northern Ireland auction house criticised over sale of ancient mummy head

Northern Ireland auction house criticised over sale of ancient mummy head

BBC News — Academics question the ethics of a UK auction house selling human heads that are thousands of years old.

Royal Variety Peformance an 'unexpected surprise' for NI singers

Royal Variety Peformance an 'unexpected surprise' for NI singers

BBC — Three Northern Irish singers are taking centre stage alongside West End stars at the Royal Variety Performance.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Irish drag queens make 'herstory'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Irish drag queens make 'herstory'

BBC — Dublin-born Bonnie Anne Clyde and west Belfast's Elle Vosque are competing in the new season of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK.

KPop Demon Hunters fans inspire Belfast dance classes

KPop Demon Hunters fans inspire Belfast dance classes

BBC — The most watched movie on Netflix is inspiring some long-time KPop fans at dance classes in Belfast.

NI band hits the right notes to win international title

NI band hits the right notes to win international title

BBC — A Belfast-based brass band has made history winning an international title in the Netherlands.

Mental health leave on the rise among NI police officers

Mental health leave on the rise among NI police officers

Bottom Line — The number of PSNI officers who have taken leave for anxiety and PTSD has risen in recent years.

Exit poll suggests tight three-way race in Irish election

Exit poll suggests tight three-way race in Irish election

Global News (Podcast) — Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament.

Conor McGregor wax figure removed from museum after civil case

Conor McGregor wax figure removed from museum after civil case

Global News (Podcast) — The National Wax Museum Plus says it removed the figure two weeks ago in light of his civil trial.

School kitchen staff pay unacceptable - Lisburn headteacher

School kitchen staff pay unacceptable - Lisburn headteacher

Global News (Podcast) — A primary school head says a new deal means his kitchen supervisor has undergone a "pay downgrade".

Charli XCX to bring Brat summer to Belfast in 2025

Charli XCX to bring Brat summer to Belfast in 2025

BBC — Charli XCX will headline Belsonic in 2025 joining the likes of Justin Timberlake and Snow Patrol.

Irish general election 2024: How does voting work?

Irish general election 2024: How does voting work?

BBC — With the Irish general election coming up, BBC News NI explains how votes will be made and counted.

Sinn Féin timeline of handling safeguarding issues

Sinn Féin timeline of handling safeguarding issues

BBC — The party has faced criticism for its handling of recent cases involving a former press officer and ex-senator.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Belfast drag queen hopes to make NI proud

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Belfast drag queen hopes to make NI proud

Bottom Line — Belfast-born Charra Tea joins the latest cast of drag queens competing in RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

What is the Orange Order parade dispute in Ardoyne?

What is the Orange Order parade dispute in Ardoyne?

BBC — The north Belfast parade route dispute has been ongoing since July 2013. Here's how it started.

Childcare: Northern Ireland parents to get help with £25m package

Childcare: Northern Ireland parents to get help with £25m package

BBC — A new childcare support package has been announced for some parents in Northern Ireland.

Western trust apologises over cancer patient's care package

Western trust apologises over cancer patient's care package

BBC — Ray Bass, 77, who has pancreatic cancer was discharged with an incomplete care package, wife says.

Jurgen Klopp will explain Liverpool exit to Monaghan boy

Jurgen Klopp will explain Liverpool exit to Monaghan boy

BBC — Dáire Gorman was referenced by Jurgen Klopp as the Liverpool FC manager announced his departure.

Disney: How Ireland shaped an American icon

Disney: How Ireland shaped an American icon

BBC — Walt Disney is known as 'an American original' but his Irish roots are a tale as old as time.

Comic Con NI returns to Lisburn with crowds of thousands

Comic Con NI returns to Lisburn with crowds of thousands

BBC — About 10,000 gathered in Lisburn as the popularity of Comic Con NI continues to grow.

Electric Ireland: Meter issues may cost small business hundreds

Electric Ireland: Meter issues may cost small business hundreds

BBC — Electric Ireland customers are continuing to experience meter problems after a fault at the weekend.

Snow Patrol: Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson leave band

Snow Patrol: Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson leave band

BBC — 'We are heartbroken,' Gary Lightbody said on Facebook as Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson leave.

Air traffic control: Flights to and from NI and Ireland face disruption

Air traffic control: Flights to and from NI and Ireland face disruption

BBC — Belfast airports say disruption is highly likely, with Dublin and Cork flights delayed or cancelled.

Rocky Horror Show: 'They're the most famous lips in the world'

Rocky Horror Show: 'They're the most famous lips in the world'

BBC — Patricia Quinn lent her lips to The Rocky Horror Show 50 years ago as the original Magenta.
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