Thousands of health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have begun a 48-hour strike as part of a pay dispute.
The industrial action which began at midnight - involves some nurses, ambulance and hospital support staff.

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They will be joined on the two-day strike by the Society of Radiographers (SOR). The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) will also strike on Thursday from 08:30 to 12:30 BST while the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will strike on Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Photo: pacemaker
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