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• Fidel Castro's ashes arrive in eastern city of Santiago

  03-12-2016 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fidel Castro's ashes have arrived in the eastern city of Santiago, ending a four-day journey across Cuba.
  
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• PRO12: Cardiff Blues 22-35 Ulster

  03-12-2016 20:24
  
  Ulster revive their PRO12 challenge with a 35-22 bonus-point win away to lacklustre Cardiff Blues.
  
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• Kilrea: Woman in 'serious condition' following crash

  03-12-2016 20:06
  
  A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a car and a van in Kilrea, County Londonderry.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Leaders Crusaders draw as Linfield reduce gap

  03-12-2016 19:49
  
  Crusaders see their lead at the top of the Premiership reduced to five points as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Glentoran.
  
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• Belfast radio station to start broadcasting this month

  03-12-2016 19:13
  Belfast Community Radio, the city's new low-power radio station, hopes to begin operation in December 2016, according to organizers. "We are nearing our on-air date.
  
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• Pro12: Connacht 47-8 Benetton Treviso

  03-12-2016 18:03
  
  Champions Connacht continue their resurgence in the PRO12 as they easily see off bottom club Benetton Treviso in Galway.
  
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• Apprentice Boys' Lundy parade in Londonderry

  03-12-2016 17:57
  
  The Apprentice Boys' annual Lundy's Day parade has taken place in Londonderry on Saturday.
  
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• Downpatrick: Woman 'critically ill' after incident at house

  03-12-2016 17:30
  
  A 30-year-old man is arrested after a woman is taken to hospital after an incident at a house in Downpatrick.
  
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• Dublin murder investigation after man shot dead

  03-12-2016 17:17
  
  Police begin a murder investigation after a man is shot dead in west Dublin.
  
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• Dozens gather at Belfast City Hall to mark anniversary of Union flag protests

  03-12-2016 17:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 50 loyalists turned out to mark the fourth anniversary of the flag protests at Belfast City Hall today.
  
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• Belfast Telegraph Born2Run Forest race at Loughgall Country Park: Full results, pictures and video

  03-12-2016 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The third race in the Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Series has taken place at Loughgall Country Park
  
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• Woman injured following a road crash between a car and a van in Co Londonderry

  03-12-2016 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman is in a stable condition in hospital following a serious road crash in Co Londonderry.
  
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• Michael Hoey sharing 23rd spot after third round at Alfred Dunhill Championship

  03-12-2016 16:24
  
  Michael Hoey is tied for 23rd place at the Alfred Dunhill Championship after firing a two-under-par 70 on Saturday
  
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• West Belfast: Man charged after health centre attack

  03-12-2016 15:59
  
  A 34-year-old man has been charged after windows were smashed and a doctor was verbally abused at a west Belfast health centre.
  
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• Ardoyne parade: March takes place along contentious stretch in north Belfast

  03-12-2016 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A parade has taken place along a contentious stretch of road in north Belfast.
  
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• Man City 1 - 3 Chelsea: Antonio Conte's men fight back to win as two Manchester City players sent off in stoppage time

  03-12-2016 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea staged a second-half fightback to claim a stunning 3-1 win over title rivals Manchester City that ended with a bench-clearing melee and two red cards.
  
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• Three men charged after Belfast police chase ends in crash

  03-12-2016 15:25
  
  Three men are charged after a police car chase in Belfast, in which a suspected stolen vehicle crashed.
  
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• Chapecoense plane crash: Tragedy brings back painful Munich memories says Gregg

  03-12-2016 15:21
  
  Harry Gregg says the plane crash which killed most of Brazilian club Chapecoense's players has brought back "painful memories".
  
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• Men accused of stealing car and crashing it in Belfast 'had crossbow and hammer', court hears

  03-12-2016 14:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Belfast men accused of stealing a BMW car allegedly had "an adapted crossbow" in the boot, a court heard today.
  
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• Stephen Farry appointed deputy leader of Alliance Party

  03-12-2016 14:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Farry has been elected deputy leader of the Alliance Party.
  
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• Stephen Farry is new deputy leader of Alliance Party

  03-12-2016 13:55
  
  North Down assembly member Stephen Farry is elected deputy leader of the Alliance Party.
  
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• Carrickfergus man Clifford Irons in court on gun charges

  03-12-2016 13:27
  
  A Carrickfergus man appears in court on gun charges in a case police say is linked to a UDA feud.
  
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• Criminal Mark Desmond shot dead in Dublin

  03-12-2016 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Notorious criminal Mark 'The Guinea Pig' Desmond was shot dead in west Dublin last night.
  
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• Carrick man in court over weapons charges is 'heavily connected' to east Antrim UDA, court hears

  03-12-2016 13:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Carrick man accused of having two loaded handguns is "heavily connected" to the East Antrim UDA, a detective claimed today.
  
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• UFC champion Conor McGregor will be flag bearer for Belfast boxer Michael Conlan's New York fight

  03-12-2016 12:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Olympic boxing champ Michael Conlan will make his professional debut in New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day.
  
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• Live scores, tables, results: Manchester City v Chelsea, West Ham v Arsenal, Bournemouth v Liverpool, Everton v Manchester United

  03-12-2016 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Henrikh Mkhitaryan has offered a remarkable insight into his determination to succeed as a footballer that is driven by the early death of his father due to a brain tumour, which inspired the current Manchester United winger to follow in his footsteps and become a professional footballer.
  
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• Martin McGuinness pulls out of China trip

  03-12-2016 12:22
  
  The Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, announces he is pulling out of a trade mission to China.
  
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• Ex-Northern Ireland manager Lawrie McMenemy 'shocked' at football abuse claims

  03-12-2016 12:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ex-Northern Ireland manager Lawrie McMenemy has said he was “shocked and disgusted” after hearing claims of sexual abuse by a former employee of Southampton.
  
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• 'Breathing Space of Advent'

  03-12-2016 11:34
  The Rev. Kate Winters leads a retreat entitled "The Breathing Space of Advent" in the sanctuary of The First Church in Belfast, 104 Church St. .
  
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• No refunds for night-time bus lane offenders: Relaxation of fines will not be applied retroactively, warns Sinn Fein minister Chris Hazzard

  03-12-2016 10:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People fined after driving in Belfast's bus lanes late at night will not be refunded despite a U-turn on 24-hour penalties.
  
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• Northern Ireland faces joining Barack Obama in the latest Who's Who: Stormont politicians among new names

  03-12-2016 10:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's an indispensable guide to the world's most influential people, from outgoing US President Barack Obama to the Pope and even the Dalai Lama. But featuring in the latest edition of Who's Who are a few less obvious names.
  
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• Church's own paper puts cost of bishops under microscope

  03-12-2016 10:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cost of bishops is under the spotlight in the latest Church of Ireland Gazette.
  
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• Gary Lineker sparks rage by telling public to 'relax' over SPOTY snub to NI’s sports stars

  03-12-2016 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC star Gary Lineker has caused fury after casually dismissing the broadcaster's snub to Northern Ireland's sporting heroes.
  
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• Full steam ahead as Titanic wins world’s top tourism attraction title

  03-12-2016 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Titanic Belfast has been crowned best tourist attraction in the world.
  
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• Fraudster who made £100,000 after selling fake T-shirts is fined £70k

  03-12-2016 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim man who made and sold fake T-shirts online, has been fined almost £70,000 and handed down 80 hours of community service.
  
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• Family's 'miracle' as bicycle thieves return James' last gift from his father

  03-12-2016 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A father's last gift to his son has been returned after being stolen by thieves.
  
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• Arlene Foster flying solo as Martin McGuinness bows out of China trip at last minute

  03-12-2016 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  First Minister Arlene Foster will single-handedly head a major trade mission to China next week - without deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
  
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• From helping a couple who had to put their dog's lead on with welding gloves, to showing new owners how to choose the right pup for them ... meet NI's Dog Guru

  03-12-2016 09:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  He is Northern Ireland's Dog Guru, the man with the magic canine touch, whose skills have helped tame the most wayward of pooches. Whether it's aggressive behaviour, issues with walking, or house training, Co Armagh's Keith Mathews has developed his the techniques to transform your pet.
  
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• Stormont funding cuts could spell end of road for elderly transport service across NI

  03-12-2016 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fears are growing that a scheme which helps thousands of elderly and disabled people to access vital services in Northern Ireland could be at risk over funding cuts.
  
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• Man (30) arrested after woman left critically injured in Co Down

  03-12-2016 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was left critically ill in hospital.
  
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• Early Bird Breakfast

  03-12-2016 07:45
  The First Church in Belfast hosts its third annual Early Bird Breakfast, 104 Church St. .
  
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• Community / GOATS / Potluck

  03-12-2016 03:11
  Event notice from Shana Hanson of 3 Streams Farm, Belfast: Interested in goats and/or goat milk? This Sunday, December 4 at Noon, at the Belfast Co-Housing Common House, we will feast on roast geese raised at 3 Streams Farm plus POTLUCK - anything you bring! ...and of course, drink milk.
  
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• Union flag protesters set for four year anniversary vigil at Belfast City Hall

  03-12-2016 00:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A group of flag protesters are set to gather in front of Belfast City Hall on Saturday for the fourth anniversary of the dispute.
  
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