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• Photoshop workshop intensive starts Friday

  30-11-2016 23:04
  There are still three spaces left for an intensive three-day hands-on workshop designed to expand the ability to work digitally on photography or color issues. The workshop meets Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec 2, 3 and 4 from 9 to 4 each day at Waterfall Arts in Belfast.
  
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• Two arrests over alleged criminal activity at Police Ombudsman’s Office

  30-11-2016 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested by PSNI officers investigating alleged criminal activity within the Police Ombudsman’s Office.
  
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• What's it like to be homeless in Belfast? - Belfast Live

  30-11-2016 21:57
  
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  What's it like to be homeless in Belfast?
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  William is a 27-year-old university graduate who I met sleeping in a doorway on Great Victoria Street; he has long brown hair, a scruffy beard and only one sleeping bag and the clothes on his back to call his own. With a plethora of GCSEs and A Levels ...
  
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• Donal Billings: Man who made bomb-threats during Queen visit denied bail

  30-11-2016 21:22
  
  A man who made bomb threats during a visit by the Queen to the Republic of Ireland has been denied bail.
  
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• Carl Frampton has named his favourite chippy - Belfast Live

  30-11-2016 21:20
  
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  Carl Frampton has named his favourite chippy
  Belfast Live
  He certainly knows how to dish out a battering himself and now Carl Frampton has revealed his favourite spot to tuck into some nosh. The world boxing champion carried out a quickfire Q&A with fans on Twitter this evening and it was as entertaining as ...
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• McKenna Cup: Holders Tyrone to face Donegal

  30-11-2016 21:19
  
  Tyrone will take on Donegal, Cavan and UUJ as they chase a sixth straight McKenna Cup triumph.
  
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• Relive Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 journey on iPlayer

  30-11-2016 20:48
  
  Take a trip back to Northern Ireland's memorable Euro 2016 with manager Michael O'Neill, captain Steven Davis and the players who 'dared to dream'.
  
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• Man steals pot of gold worth $1.6m from New York armoured truck

  30-11-2016 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in New York are hunting for man who grabbed a bucket of gold he spotted on the back of an armoured truck in the city's Diamond District.
  
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• Foster supports Anglo-Irish border control plan

  30-11-2016 19:37
  
  Northern Ireland's first minister backs a joint UK and Irish effort to strengthen border controls at Irish ports and airports.
  
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• Father and son 'high up in organised crime gang'

  30-11-2016 19:22
  
  Police believe a father and son accused of drugs offences are senior members of an organised crime gang, a court hears.
  
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• DETI boss denies 'ducking responsibility'

  30-11-2016 19:12
  
  A senior civil servant denies "ducking responsibility" for a huge overspend on a green energy scheme.
  
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• Civil servant in charge of Stormont's energy scheme at loss to explain why it wasn't reviewed

  30-11-2016 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior civil servant charged with overseeing a controversial renewable energy scheme is unable to explain why it was never reviewed.
  
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• Civil servant in charge of energy scheme at loss to explain why no review

  30-11-2016 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior civil servant charged with overseeing a controversial renewable energy scheme is unable to explain why it was never reviewed.
  
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• Join-In Nutcracker twirls into Holiday on the Harbor

  30-11-2016 18:42
  Families are invited to pirouette and curtsy at Belfast's sixth annual Join-in Nutcracker event Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High St. Children of all ages are invited to dance along to highlights from the holiday classic. This year's Join-in Nutcracker is being offered as part of the Holiday on the Harbor festivities sponsored by the Belfast Chamber of Commerce.
  
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• Friendship Four returning to Belfast in 2017, 2018 - USCHO

  30-11-2016 18:13
  
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  Friendship Four returning to Belfast in 2017, 2018
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  Vermont and Massachusetts battle on Nov. 25 in one of the four games from the 2016 Friendship Four event (photo: William Cherry). The Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will go on for two more years. On Tuesday, the Odyssey Trust, ...and more »
  
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• No date set for Ballymurphy shootings inquest amid ongoing funding logjam

  30-11-2016 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coroner has blamed an ongoing funding logjam over legacy inquests for his inability to set a date for the case of 10 people shot dead by the Army.
  
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• Second legal bid to halt A5 dual carriageway project linking Derry and Tyrone suffers blow

  30-11-2016 17:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A campaign group suffered a blow in its second legal bid to halt a multi-million pound dual carriageway project linking Counties Londonderry and Tyrone.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn accuses Theresa May of putting tax cuts for businesses ahead of care for elderly and disabled

  30-11-2016 17:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Huge tax cuts for big business must be scrapped to tackle the UK's social care crisis, Jeremy Corbyn told Theresa May on Wednesday.
  
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• 34-year-old becomes third prisoner to die at Maghaberry jail in November

  30-11-2016 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 34-year-old prisoner has died at Maghaberry jail, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has confirmed.
  
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• Irish millionaire selling Aran Islands holiday home to help 15 homeless families

  30-11-2016 16:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish millionaire Barry O'Sullivan has generously offered to donate his holiday home on the Aran Islands to help 15 homeless families.
  
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• Dogs 'drowned, beaten and dumped in river'

  30-11-2016 16:29
  
  Three dogs found dumped in a river in Banbridge, County Down, are thought to have been beaten and drowned.
  
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• The 999 call by murderer who killed friend with claw hammer

  30-11-2016 15:58
  
  Louis Maguire is jailed for 17 years for the murder of a man who was beaten to death with a claw hammer in north Belfast.
  
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• Audio: Belfast killer's 999 call after murdering Eamonn Ferguson - Belfast Telegraph

  30-11-2016 15:42
  
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  Audio: Belfast killer's 999 call after murdering Eamonn Ferguson
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  Louis Maguire sentenced to 17 years in jail for the murder of Eamonn Ferguson. Eamonn Ferguson's family pictured leaving Laganside Courts in Belfast after the sentencing. Picture by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye. Louis Maguire sentenced to 17 years in jail ...and more »
  
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• For fans of the 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' a tribute in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to its author - Los Angeles Times

  30-11-2016 15:33
  
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  For fans of the 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' a tribute in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to its author
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  Fans of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” can now see some of their favorite characters, unveiled this month in C.S. Lewis Square in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lewis wrote the popular children's fantasy in 1950, the first of seven stories that ...
  Belfast Bikes scheme extended to CS Lewis territoryBelfast Telegraphall 4 news articles »
  
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• For fans of the 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' a tribute in Belfast ... - Los Angeles Times

  30-11-2016 15:33
  
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  For fans of the 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' a tribute in Belfast ...
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  Fans of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” can now see some of their favorite characters, unveiled this month in C.S. Lewis Square in Belfast, Northern ...
  Belfast Bikes scheme extended to CS Lewis territory ...Belfast Telegraphall 4 news articles »
  
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• Audio: Belfast killer's 999 call after murdering Eamonn Ferguson

  30-11-2016 15:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This is the 999 call made by the man who killed Eamonn Ferguson just moments after the brutal north Belfast murder.
  
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• Watch: 'Filthy bugger' takes Northern Ireland nightclub's Christmas tree

  30-11-2016 14:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland nightclub has made an appeal for the public to help "save Christmas" after someone took its decorations.
  
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• Watch: 'Filthy bugger' takes Belfast nightclub's Christmas tree

  30-11-2016 14:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland nightclub has made an appeal for the public to help "save Christmas" after someone took its decorations.
  
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• Belfast among most congested cities in Europe, study finds

  30-11-2016 14:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast is among the most congested cities in Europe, a new study has found.
  
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• WW1 ship tragedy

  30-11-2016 14:09
  
  An exhibition is to open to mark the centenary of the sinking of the SS Laurentic
  
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• SS Laurentic: Exhibition to mark sinking of White Star Liner

  30-11-2016 14:09
  
  An exhibition is to open to mark the centenary of the sinking of the SS Laurentic
  
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• Brandywell, Derry: Martin McGuinness says further funding guaranteed

  30-11-2016 13:49
  
  The deputy first minister says he "can guarantee millions of pounds" in extra funding for the future redevelopment of Brandywell Stadium in Londonderry.
  
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• Donald Trump to leave business to concentrate on role as President

  30-11-2016 13:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has announced that he will "leave his business in total".
  
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• Bertie Ahern invited to rejoin Fianna Fáil

  30-11-2016 13:33
  
  Bertie Ahern may be about to rejoin the party he resigned from after a 2012 corruption scandal.
  
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• Irish league team begins internal review over player Mark Clarke's drug charges

  30-11-2016 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Irish League team has begun an internal review after a player was charged with possessing cocaine and 'magic mushrooms'.
  
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• Online blackmail safety tips

  30-11-2016 12:58
  
  BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack shares three simple online safety tips.
  
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• Wrightbus zero-emission bus in London trial

  30-11-2016 12:36
  
  Northern Ireland company Wrightbus is testing a prototype zero-emission, double decker bus in London.
  
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• Candlelight vigil

  30-11-2016 12:20
  There will be a candlelight vigil on World AIDS Day to honor all who live with the challenge of HIV/AIDS and to remember our loved ones who have died of this disease. The gathering will take place in Post Office Square in Belfast and is sponsored by Camp Chrysalis, a camp in Midcoast Maine for children and their families who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
  
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• Northern Ireland teachers' strike futile and pay talks have ended, says Education Authority

  30-11-2016 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Education Authority - which is the overarching management body for schools in Northern Ireland - has branded Wednesday's teacher strike as "futile".
  
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• BBC's Stephen Nolan forced to submit FOI to access BBC information on SPOTY judging panel

  30-11-2016 11:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Stephen Nolan show has been forced to submit a Freedom of Information request - to gain BBC information.
  
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• Belfast Bikes scheme extended to CS Lewis territory - Belfast Telegraph

  30-11-2016 11:06
  
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  Belfast Bikes scheme extended to CS Lewis territory
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  Launch of the CS Lewis Square in east Belfast. Picture by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye. The Belfast Bikes scheme has extended its reach to the city's newest landmark. The latest docking station to come into operation is at CS Lewis Square in east Belfast, ...
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• Prisoner found dead in cell at Maghaberry prison

  30-11-2016 10:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prisoner has been found dead in a cell in Maghaberry prison.
  
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• Carl Frampton has BBC on ropes over Sports Personality award snub

  30-11-2016 10:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  What did the BBC expect when it  foolishly hit a hyped-up Carl Frampton below the belt? In boxing and broadcasting timing is everything, and the Beeb could not have picked a worse moment to disrespect the achievements of our undisputed people's world champion.
  
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• 26,500 National Lottery accounts breached in online hack, says Camelot

  30-11-2016 10:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of National Lottery accounts have been hacked.
  
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• Conor McGregor back in Belfast for special event this weekend ... - Irish Mirror

  30-11-2016 10:17
  
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  Conor McGregor back in Belfast for special event this weekend ...
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  Passes are available for Friday's event from noon today, but you better act fast as demand expected to be huge.and more »
  
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• Conor McGregor back in Belfast for special event this weekend - here's how you can get tickets - Irish Mirror

  30-11-2016 10:17
  
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  Conor McGregor back in Belfast for special event this weekend - here's how you can get tickets
  Irish Mirror
  UFC superstar Conor McGregor will be back in Belfast this weekend for a special appearance. The double-weight world champion will be appearing at a special ticket-only event in The Devenish complex on Friday, reports Belfast Live. McGregor delighted ...and more »
  
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• Reece Meenan's sister pays moving tribute as hit-and-run child buried

  30-11-2016 10:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken sister of a 13-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run incident told mourners at his funeral that her brother would be in her heart for eternity.
  
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• Skinny Kitchen to open three restaurants in Northern Ireland creating 120 jobs

  30-11-2016 09:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A healthy eating restaurant chain founded by football hero Gary Lineker's brother is coming to Northern Ireland with plans to create 120 jobs at three locations, it can be revealed.
  
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