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News27 January 2026Archive brief

Thousands of people are left without power, and 350 schools are closed for the day, following disruption caused by Storm Chandra

Thousands of people are left without power, and 350 schools are closed for the day, following disruption caused by Storm Chandra.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Thousands of people are left without power, and 350 schools are closed for the day, following disruption caused by Storm Chandra.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 27 January 2026.

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