Belfast news

• Holiday Homecoming Featuring The Ghost of Paul Revere

  08-12-2016 23:44
  Our Town Belfast invites the community to "a home for the holidays" Christmastime dance party at the future home of the United Farmers Market in downtown Belfast. Doors open at 7:30pm and music begins at 8pm.
  
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• John Glenn dies at age 95: First US astronaut to orbit earth passes away

  08-12-2016 21:45
  
  John Glenn, the first US astronaut to orbit the earth, has died at the age of 95.
  
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• Boating risk?

  08-12-2016 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oyster farmers on Lough Foyle are cashing in on the political deadlock between London and Dublin over the ownership of the Lough.
  
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• Tsunami warnings cancelled after big Pacific earthquake

  08-12-2016 19:36
  
  Tsunami warnings for several Pacific islands have been cancelled after authorities determined that a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck near the Solomon Islands did not pose a threat.
  
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• Demand for Irish passports doubles

  08-12-2016 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than twice the number of Irish passports were issued to people in Great Britain last month than in November 2015.
  
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• Belfast Community Radio to celebrate launch day

  08-12-2016 19:21
  BELFAST, MAINE: Belfast Community Radio , the city's new low-power radio station, plans a 'Launch Day Open House' for Saturday, December 17, 2016. The radio station, WBFY 100.9 FM, will officially take to the airwaves at 12 p.m. on December 17. On that day it will also hold its open house celebration from noon to 8 p.m. at the Waterfall Arts facility, which is located at 256 High St. in Belfast.
  
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• Martin McGuinness pulls out of China trip to undergo medical tests

  08-12-2016 19:14
  
  Martin McGuinness withdrew from a planned visit to China to undergo medical tests, it has been revealed.
  
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• Zorya Luhansk v Manchester United live updates: Talking points ahead of Europa League clash

  08-12-2016 18:30
  
  Manchester United take on Zorya Luhansk on Thursday looking to secure a place in the Europa League knockout stages.
  
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• Zorya Luhansk 0-2 Manchester United: Red Devils progress to knockout stages of Europa League

  08-12-2016 18:30
  
  Henrikh Mkhitaryan's fine solo goal helped Manchester United through to the Europa League knock-out stages, opening his account in style as Zorya Luhansk were overcome on a testing night in Ukraine.
  
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• UK Government prepared to disclose Troubles material to independent unit

  08-12-2016 17:31
  
  The UK Government has said it is prepared to disclose all relevant material surrounding Northern Ireland's past conflict to an independent Historical Investigations Unit (HIU).
  
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• Auction withdraws 1916 surrender letter

  08-12-2016 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A letter of surrender hand-written by Irish rebel Patrick Pearse is withdrawn from auction in Dublin after bidding stalled.
  
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• Greenways in 23m euro EU funding

  08-12-2016 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EU pledges 23m euros (£19.45m) to create 100 kms of new greenway linking cross-border towns.
  
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• Suspended sentence for man who sent Belfast radio station IRA bomb warnings

  08-12-2016 16:17
  
  A Belfast man who texted a local radio station claiming he was a member of the IRA and that bombs had been left outside Probation Board offices in the city has avoided a jail term.
  
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• MP Michelle Thomson moves House to tears with rape 'survivor' story

  08-12-2016 15:15
  
  An MP moved colleagues to tears after revealing she was raped at 14, telling the Commons: "I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor."
  
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• Man arrested in Joe Reilly murder investigation

  08-12-2016 15:07
  
  Police investigating the death of Belfast man Joe Reilly have arrested a 32-year-old man.
  
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• River rescue charity warns public over life-belt recovery

  08-12-2016 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A river rescue charity is warning members of the public about entering the water to retrieve lifesaving equipment.
  
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• Newcastle: Fire crews rescue man from top floor flat

  08-12-2016 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire damages block of flats in Newcastle, County Down.
  
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• Ex-Celtic FC coach Jim McCafferty remanded by Belfast court over child sexual activity charge

  08-12-2016 14:46
  
  A former Celtic Football Club youth coach accused of sexual activity with a child was remanded in custody amid fears for his safety.
  
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• Jamie Bryson claims property developer's Daithi McKay legal action 'attempt to expose his sources'

  08-12-2016 14:39
  
  Loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson has claimed legal action by leading property developer Paddy Kearney on ex-Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay is a "legal trick" to attempt to expose his sources.
  
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• Loyalist feud probe officers seized guns ready for use in Carrick, High Court hears

  08-12-2016 14:34
  
  Guns loaded with hollowed-out bullet tips seized by police investigating a loyalist paramilitary feud were ready for immediate use, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Brian Stack murder: Victim's son accuses Adams of lying

  08-12-2016 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The son of a senior Irish prison officer murdered by the IRA confronts Gerry Adams and accuses him of lying in the Irish parliament.
  
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• Orange Order Lodge alcohol licence request for celebration 'flies in the face of all organisation stands for'

  08-12-2016 14:23
  
  The Orange Order has been criticised after making a request for an alcohol licence for a celebration event next year.
  
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• Life sentence for NI soldier's killer

  08-12-2016 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Brecon man who murdered a soldier in the town is sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years in prison.
  
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• Donald Trump re-follows Roma Downey on Twitter after dropping Derry tycoon

  08-12-2016 13:08
  
  Donald Trump has done a virtual u-turn and re-followed Northern Ireland's second richest woman - who he unceremoniously dumped from the people he follows on Twitter this week.
  
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• Watch: Son of murdered prison officer Brian Stack calls Gerry Adams 'a liar' in confrontation

  08-12-2016 12:44
  
  Austin Stack, the son of a murdered Republic of Ireland prison officer, has confronted Gerry Adams over what he knows of his father's murder.
  
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• Christmas decoration fell onto candle on hearth sparking blaze

  08-12-2016 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christmas decoration fell onto candle on hearth sparking blaze
  
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• Simple Minds to play Belfast's Waterfront in June 2017

  08-12-2016 11:39
  
  Simple Minds are going on tour with their new album - and will be stopping off in Belfast.
  
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• Man rescued from Newcastle flat fire - property 'substantially damaged'

  08-12-2016 11:28
  
  A man aged in his 30s had to be rescued from his home after an early morning fire broke out at a block of Newcastle flats.
  
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• Northern Ireland house sales rise 'at fastest rate' since 2014

  08-12-2016 09:53
  
  House sales activity in Northern Ireland rose last month at the fastest rate in over two years, according to a survey today. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) research said last month saw the most widespread increase in sales since August 2014.
  
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• Republic of Ireland's justice chief vows to help Dorrians find murdered Lisa

  08-12-2016 09:50
  
  The Irish Justice Minister has told the family of missing Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian that she will help them in any way she can.
  
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• Newcastle flats 'substantially damaged' in early morning fire

  08-12-2016 09:45
  
  A block of flats in Newcastle has been "substantially damaged" in a fire in Newcastle, police have said.
  
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• Foy Vance's emotional gig tribute to Bangor hairdresser David Aumonier

  08-12-2016 09:40
  
  Fast-rising singer Foy Vance has dedicated a song at a sold-out concert in Belfast to a hairdresser from his hometown of Bangor who lost his battle against cancer earlier this year.
  
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• First Minister Arlene Foster refuses to quit over green energy scheme fiasco

  08-12-2016 09:35
  
  Arlene Foster has robustly rejected calls to resign over her handling of a botched green energy scheme.
  
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• Murray twins record ad for charity that helped tragic cancer dad Liam who died at Christmas

  08-12-2016 09:30
  
  While Belfast gears up for Christmas, nine-year-old twins Amy and Liam Murray have been doing their bit for families affected by a cancer diagnosis.
  
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• Supreme Court told Brexit requires consent of Northern Ireland Assemby

  08-12-2016 09:25
  
  A lawyer for a group of Northern Ireland politicians has accused the UK government of being "cavalier" over the extent of its prerogative powers to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union.
  
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• Property developer Kearney sues ex-MLA McKay over claims Nama scandal damaged reputation and finances

  08-12-2016 09:17
  
  Leading property developer Paddy Kearney is suing former Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay for allegedly unlawfully conspiring against him with the loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson.
  
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• Uproar in Dail as Fine Gael's Farrell uses parliamentary privilege to target Sinn Fein TDs

  08-12-2016 09:01
  
  Sinn Fein is in turmoil after two of Gerry Adams's most senior politicians were publicly linked to the murder of Irish prison officer Brian Stack.
  
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• Rory McIlroy firm records pre-tax losses of £13.5m

  08-12-2016 09:00
  
  Revenues at the Dublin-based firm that manages Rory McIlroy's business affairs soared five-fold last year to nearly £20m.
  
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• Rory McIlroy counts cost of split with Horizon Sports despite revenue rise

  08-12-2016 09:00
  
  Revenues at the Dublin-based firm that manages Rory McIlroy's business affairs soared five-fold last year to nearly £20m.
  
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• Shock £160 Belfast parking fine for being 15 minutes late

  08-12-2016 08:55
  
  A Northern Ireland man has hit out at private car park operators after he was fined a staggering £160 for returning to his vehicle 15 minutes late.
  
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• Northern Ireland men convicted for being gay to be pardoned within weeks

  08-12-2016 08:48
  
  Hundreds of men in Northern Ireland who were convicted for being in a consensual gay relationship in the past will be able to clear their names within weeks.
  
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• Down livestock rustler Potts is denied bail

  08-12-2016 08:48
  
  A convicted livestock rustler was back in court yesterday, accused of stealing 35 ewes.
  
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• Rats and noise fears scupper McDonald's plan for Belfast outlet

  08-12-2016 08:37
  
  McDonald's is "disappointed" that it looks like being refused permission for a new restaurant amid residents' concerns it would fuel a rodent problem.
  
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• Obituary: Danny Murphy - Peace-builder who helped to modernise GAA and honoured slain police officer

  08-12-2016 08:26
  
  Ulster GAA is mourning the loss of former provincial secretary Dr Danny Murphy, who died on Tuesday night after a prolonged battle with cancer.
  
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• Queen's University of Belfast graduations Dec 8, 2016 - full list of results and pictures

  08-12-2016 08:25
  
  This morning marks the start of the winter graduations at Queen’s University, Belfast.
  
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• Greyhound racing: A potentially profitable, risky business

  08-12-2016 07:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How profitable is the greyhound racing industry?
  
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• Hundreds of police accused of abusing power for sexual gain, watchdog reveals

  08-12-2016 01:11
  
  Hundreds of police officers have been accused of abusing their power to sexually exploit people, including vulnerable victims of crime, a damning report has revealed.
  
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