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Omagh bomb: Families of victims react to court ruling

Some of the families of victims of the Omagh bomb have reacted to a Belfast High Court judge's ruling that there is a real prospect the attack was preventable.

The 1998 Real IRA bombing claimed the lives of 29 people, including a mother with unborn twins.

On Friday, Mr Justice Horner also called for new investigations on either side of the border.

The judge made the ruling in a case brought by Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was one of the victims.

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23 July 2021

The Omagh Bombing

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Flowers at the site of the Omagh bomb memorial

Ceremony marks Omagh bomb at moment of explosion

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Det Ch Insp John Caldwell

'We will get through it together' - John Caldwell

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CCTV

Watch footage of cars used by John Caldwell gunmen

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John Caldwell

'Seconds of CCTV could be crucial in Caldwell case'

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Tim Minchin

Matilda composer's solidarity with Omagh pupils

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Eamonn Corrigan

'Caldwell gunmen linked to terror and crime gangs'

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A blue Ford Fiesta that was used by the gunmen who attacked John Caldwell

New CCTV of car used by gunmen who shot detective

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Mick Duthie

'One of the highest rewards we've ever offered'

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CCTV footage of a car suspected to be used in the shooting of John Caldwell

Watch footage of car used by John Caldwell gunmen

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Woman at walk

'We're wrapping our arms around Caldwell family'

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Chief Constable Simon Byrne

Caldwell family 'heavily affected' by gun attack

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During a press conference, police are asked how they are after one of their own detectives is shot.

'The one phone call you never want to get' - police chief

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Peter Gormley

'We tended to Omagh police shooting victim

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Councillor Errol Thompson

'There is a great sense of shock and anger'

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Christos Gaitatzis

I'm really concerned for pupils - Omagh principal

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Baroness Smith

'Inconsistent approach to dealing with Troubles'

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Michael Gallagher

Omagh bomb victim's father welcomes inquiry

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Omagh group

'Sidelined' children now stars of the stage

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Death positive library

'People are recognising the need to make plans'

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Survivors and victims' relatives mark the 30th anniversary of the IRA bomb attack at Teebane, County Tyrone.

'I've never given up hope of justice'

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Emma, with long brown hair and wearing a purple hoody, looks to the side of the camera

How schools can help bereaved pupils with grief

Emma, who lost her brother, says it can be "overwhelming" to deal with grief alongside school work.

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Tom Hadden sits on a grey sofa. He is wearing a stripey top.

'Rural road crash changed my life'

Tom Hadden was driving a bin lorry down a country road when another truck collided with his vehicle.

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A woman with straight blonde hair looks to the side of the camera. She is wearing a blue t-shirt and necklace.

Parents of SEN young people call for support

Currently pupils with special educational needs do not receive automatic support to continue in education when they leave school.

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Memorial stone in Ballyatrick forest to Inga Maria Hauser. Bouquets of flowers have been placed around the stone

Murdered backpacker's family hopeful over inquest

Eighteen-year-old Inga Maria Hauser's body was found in Ballypatrick forest in County Antrim in 1988.

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A hole in a dark gravel road up close with a road continuing in the background surrounded by fields

'The edges have eroded away'

Potholes and deteriorating rural roads are affecting journeys, said a transport provider.

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Sebastian is being kissed on the cheek by his mother Amanda. He has short blonde hair and is wearing a blue jacket. Amanda is wearing a black and white headscarf and gold feathered earrings.

'He has nowhere to go and he's still there'

Sebastian's mother said he had limited access to the outside world after spending 10 months in hospital.

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Noleen Mullan, the mother of Katie Simpson, speaking at a press conference. She is wearing an olive coat over a white top.

Katie Simpson family 'feeling empty' after report

Katie Simpson's mother says those responsible for police failings "are nowhere to be seen".

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Debbie McCrudden

'I'm glad I didn't let the fear stop me'

Debbie McCrudden was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2014 and was worried about having children.

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A man with black glasses and a yellow jumper looks at the camera. He has black hair

'We caught my cancer early - that was key'

Two men are raising awareness of the signs of testicular and prostate cancer.

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A man with a black beard and black hair stands in front of University of Ulster building wearing a black hoody

Belfast reacts to Trump's US election victory

BBC NI asks people in Belfast how they feel about Donald Trump's victory in the US election.

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Sandra Larmour

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Gillian Kearney speaking at a police press conference. There is a green PSNI banner behind her and four microphones in front. She is in uniform and has blonde hair, which is tied back.

Increased police presence in Derry after attacks

Speaking at a press conference, Ch Supt Kearney says the extra policing will continue over the coming days.

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Indiana Land sign, with snakes and birds

A trip down memory lane with BBC archives

More than 9,000 new video clips from the 1990s have been added to the BBC Northern Ireland Rewind website.

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Cahir O'Hagan in football top in stadium

'Medication wasn't able to save my brother'

Cahir O'Hagan was 25 when he died from cystic fibrosis while waiting for a lung transplant.

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Lara Storey sitting in front of a window

'I never had anyone sit down and take me seriously'

Former Tesco employee Lara Storey wants other women to know they don’t have to accept unwanted behaviour.

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Melissa Hamilton - a woman with long, blonde hair which is tied back in a ponytail is smiling as she looks slightly off camera.

'To perform ballet back home is a dream come true'

Melissa Hamilton is performing three ballet shows in Belfast's Grand Opera House this weekend.

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Kwame Daniels in front of the Telegraph building in Belfast. He is wearing thick-rimmed glasses, a green jacket, a red shirt and a ruck sack.

'I'm home': Anti-slavery show explores Belfast diversity

A unique live show commemorating Belfast's opposition to the slave trade has opened in the city centre.

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Deirdre Shakespeare wearing a white blouse and gold necklace. She has wavy blonde hair and is outside. There are trees and fields behind her.

Mother 'vindicated' by report into autistic son's treatment

Deirdre Shakespeare's son, Harry, was restrained in a chair at his special school without her knowledge.

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Christine McCleery - she has long blonde hair and a black top on.

'I want to prevent this happening again' - Mum of stillborn baby

Services for pregnant women need to be overhauled in Northern Ireland, a review finds.

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Woody the dog - he wears a harness and is a red labrador. He has beautiful brown eyes

'One ferret killed 27 puffins' - the dog keeping seabirds safe

Ferrets and rats pose a grave risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year.

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