Lifeline handed to Magherafelt Courthouse

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Magherafelt Courthouse has been handed a lifeline.

It was one of six Northern Ireland facilities which had been facing closure.

The cost-cutting move was initiated by previous Justice Minister, David Ford.

But current Minister, Claire Sugden, reversed that yesterday - although she'll now have to find savings elsewhere.

North Antrim MLA Paul Frew is Justice Committee Chair:

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