Northern Ireland news: Election, job losses, Omagh charge, BBC strikes
Election
People across the 11 council areas cast their votes yesterday, with 462 seats up for grabs.
The DUP were the largest party after the last council election, winning 122 seats. Sinn Féin are hoping to overtake them by improving on their total of 105 councillors from last time.
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Seagate
One of the north west's biggest employers Seagate has announced more than one hundred job cuts.
The company blame the move on global conditions and a drop in sales, but Unite the union which represents staff have said there's no justification for the cuts.
Omagh Charge
A 29 year old man has been charged with possession of articles for use in terrorism.
It follows after a vehicle hijacking and security alert in the Derry Road area of Omagh on Saturday the sixth of May. The man is due to appear in court today.
BBC Strike
Over 200 members of the NUJ at the BBC are taking strike action today. Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the 24-hour action in response to the broadcaster's decision to seek £2.3 million in savings and cut 36 posts
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