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• Ex-football coach Jim McCafferty charged with sexual activity with a child

  07-12-2016 23:11
  
  Police in Northern Ireland have charged a former Celtic Football Club youth coach with sexual activity with a child.
  
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• Warmest December day since 1994 recorded

  07-12-2016 22:44
  
  With temperatures reaching 15.9C at Magilligan in County Londonderry on Wednesday, it has been the warmest December day since 1994.
  
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• West Belfast candle fire prompts Christmas safety warning - BBC News

  07-12-2016 21:32
  
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  West Belfast candle fire prompts Christmas safety warning
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  A fire at a west Belfast house caused by an unattended candle, has sparked a safety warning from the fire service. They are appealing to the public to take extra precautions over Christmas, particularly with candles, fairy tree lights and overloaded ...
  West Belfast family escape injury after 'candle sets living room ablaze'Belfast Live
  Living room of west Belfast home damaged after Christmas decoration falls onto l
  
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• West Belfast candle fire prompts Christmas safety warning

  07-12-2016 21:31
  
  A fire at a west Belfast house caused by an unattended candle, has sparked a safety warning from the fire service.
  
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• Real IRA commander Aidan O'Driscoll shot dead in Cork ambush attack

  07-12-2016 21:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai fear dissident Republican reprisal attacks after a Real IRA commander was shot dead in Cork.
  
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• From Belfast to Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer

  07-12-2016 20:24
  
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  From Belfast to Belleville
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  Tim Miller/The Intelligencer Rev. David McMaster stands beside a row of stained glass windows at Eastminster United Church on Wednesday in Belleville. McMaster is the new minister for the east-end Belleville church.
  
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• Arlene Foster rejects call to resign over botched renewable energy scheme

  07-12-2016 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has robustly rejected calls to resign over her handling of a botched green energy scheme.
  
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• Guildford Four pub bombing files 'show fresh evidence'

  07-12-2016 19:41
  
  Lawyers question the status of the police probe into the Guildford pub bombs after seeing fresh evidence of a "failure to act".
  
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• Brian Stack killing: Sinn Féin TDs deny murder involvement

  07-12-2016 19:24
  
  Two Sinn Féin TDs angrily deny they had any involvement in the murder of a senior prison officer in the Republic of Ireland in 1983.
  
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• Basel plane crash: Light aircraft crashes at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg as Arsenal fans attempt to get home

  07-12-2016 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Basel airport is closed after a light aircraft reportedly crashed while attempting to land.
  
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• Brexit could have profound effect on GFA

  07-12-2016 18:46
  
  Scotland's top legal officer says Holyrood's consent is needed before the UK triggers Brexit.
  
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• Tottenham v CSKA Moscow live updates: Talking points ahead of Champions League clash

  07-12-2016 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham host CSKA Moscow in their final Champions League group game on Wednesday as both teams look to seal a place in the Europa League last 32.
  
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• Tottenham 3-1 CSKA Moscow: Spurs win at Wembley to claim Europa League spot

  07-12-2016 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham's winless Wembley run is over but their Europa League campaign has just begun after Mauricio Pochettino's men sealed a 3-1 win over CSKA Moscow.
  
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• Porto v Leicester live updates: Talking points ahead of Champions League clash

  07-12-2016 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester face Porto in Portugal on Wednesday having already qualified from Group G to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
  
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• Porto 5-0 Leicester: Foxes humiliated in Champions League clash

  07-12-2016 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester lost their unbeaten Champions League record as a second string side suffered a humiliating 5-0 thumping in Porto.
  
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• Dublin firefighters get called out for a winter BBQ

  07-12-2016 17:52
  
  Firefighters, like the rest of us, usually wrap up warm when out and about in December, but they may now considering Hawaiian shirts for their latest callout.
  
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• Man questioned in Bahrain over death of Austin Hunter - Belfast Live

  07-12-2016 17:50
  
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  Man questioned in Bahrain over death of Austin Hunter
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  A man has been questioned by police in Bahrain in connection with the death of a leading Northern Ireland media figure. Austin Hunter, 64, was knocked down and killed in a road crash in the Arab state at the weekend. The Co Tyrone born father-of-two ...and more »
  
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• Austin Hunter: Arrest in Bahrain over journalist's death

  07-12-2016 17:43
  
  A man is arrested by police in Bahrain in connection with the death of former BBC journalist and News Letter editor Austin Hunter.
  
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• Man quizzed over death of Austin Hunter in Bahrain

  07-12-2016 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been questioned by police in Bahrain in connection with the death of a leading Northern Ireland media figure.
  
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• Man charged after off-duty cop spots drink driving in Belfast city centre - Belfast Live

  07-12-2016 17:11
  
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  Man charged after off-duty cop spots drink driving in Belfast city centre
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  Police intercepted a drink driver in Belfast city centre after he was spotted by an off-duty officer. A man is to appear in court after an the police officer spied a trio of allegedly drunk men jump into a car in Belfast city centre. The 25-year-old ...
  Man charged with driving while unfit in Belfast city centreBelfast Telegraphall 2 news articles »
  
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• Brian Stack murder: Gerry Adams makes personal statement to Dáil

  07-12-2016 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams made a personal statement to the Dáil this evening on the murder of prison officer Brian Stack.
  
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• David Tweed: Court rules against automatic retrial for ex-Ireland rugby player

  07-12-2016 16:50
  
  Former Ireland rugby player David Tweed will not automatically face retrial over child sex abuse allegations.
  
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• Former Celtic kitman charged in Belfast with child sex offence - The Guardian

  07-12-2016 15:57
  
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  Former Celtic kitman charged in Belfast with child sex offence
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  The former Celtic kitman was arrested by detectives after presenting himself at a police station in Belfast. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images. Press Association. Wednesday 7 December 2016 09.49 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share ...
  Belfast Police Investigating Abuse Arrest Former CoachABC News
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• Iain Lewers dejected by Great Britain squad omission

  07-12-2016 15:35
  
  Iain Lewers says he is hugely disappointed at being dropped by Great Britain after playing at the last two Olympics.
  
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• Chinese firm buys 14 wind farm projects across Ireland

  07-12-2016 15:09
  
  A Chinese energy company buys 14 wind farm projects across Ireland for a reported 350m euros.
  
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• PPS to decide if ex-Ireland rugby player David Tweed will face retrial over child sex abuse claims

  07-12-2016 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Ireland international rugby player will not be automatically ordered to face a retrial on child sex abuse allegations, the Court of Appeal confirmed today.
  
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• Conviction quashed again for Derry man Fred McClenaghan convicted of killing Marion Millican in laundrette

  07-12-2016 14:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man jailed for shooting dead his ex-lover in a laundrette has had his murder conviction quashed for a second time.
  
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• Nearly naked woman on giant Christmas plate in Belfast city centre Peta stunt - Belfast Telegraph

  07-12-2016 14:38
  
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  Nearly naked woman on giant Christmas plate in Belfast city centre Peta stunt
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  Katie Doherty pictured lying on a giant Christmas plate complete with to-scale cutlery, Brussels sprouts, and gravy. Katie Doherty pictured lying on a giant Christmas plate complete with to-scale cutlery, Brussels sprouts, and gravy. Katie Doherty ...
  Nearly naked PETA protester causes a stir with Christmas shoppers in Belfast city centreBelfast Live
  PETA supporter stages 'nearly na
  
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• National Trust manor on Rathlin Island open after one million pound refurb

  07-12-2016 14:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A £1 million refurbishment of Rathlin Island's 18th century Manor House has been completed.
  
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• Clares Rocket: '1m euro kidnapped greyhound' found

  07-12-2016 13:57
  
  The trainers of a kidnapped greyhound worth up to 1m euros are 'delighted' he has been found.
  
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• Belfast hotels boss Rana to join peers on Tory benches - Belfast Telegraph

  07-12-2016 13:54
  
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  Belfast hotels boss Rana to join peers on Tory benches
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  One of Northern Ireland's top hotel bosses says he is joining the Conservative Party as he believes Prime Minister Theresa May can "get the right deal" for Northern Ireland in Brexit talks. Lord Diljit Rana - who operates Belfast's Holiday Inns, Hotel ...and more »
  
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• Man jailed for murdering ex-lover to be retried

  07-12-2016 13:53
  
  A man jailed for murdering his ex-lover in a laundrette has his murder conviction quashed for a second time.
  
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• Irish gang boss Christy Keane arrested over kidnap of €1m greyhound Clares Rocket

  07-12-2016 13:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gang boss and drug dealer Christy Keane has been arrested following the theft of a greyhound worth an estimated €1m.
  
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• Iceland's energy 'could help protect N Ireland electricity using undersea cable'

  07-12-2016 13:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Energy from Iceland could help safeguard Northern Ireland's electricity supply, the economy minister said.
  
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• Staff sickness closes Ulster Hospital children's ward

  07-12-2016 13:50
  
  A 20-bed children's ward at the Ulster Hospital has been closed for almost a month due to staff sickness levels, BBC News NI learns.
  
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• Wiehahn Herbst: Ulster prop signs two-year extenstion

  07-12-2016 13:20
  
  Ulster prop Wiehahn Herbst signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least 2019.
  
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• Arlene Foster 'did not ignore' scheme warnings

  07-12-2016 13:12
  
  Arlene Foster did not ignore warnings over scheme that cost taxpayers millions, says Simon Hamilton.
  
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• Life in the Belfast lane - Museums Association (blog)

  07-12-2016 13:04
  Life in the Belfast lane
  Museums Association (blog)
  Last week I was in Belfast for a Museums Association (MA) board meeting, which also provided a great opportunity to talk to people about our annual conference and exhibition, which will be held in the city on 8-9 November 2018. Everyone at the MA is ...and more »
  
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• Nesbitt urges Foster to consider position over botched renewable energy scheme

  07-12-2016 12:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  First Minister Arlene Foster has been urged to consider her position following more revelations over Northern Ireland's expensively botched renewable energy scheme.
  
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• Man hospitalised after assault by woman in Belfast city centre - Belfast Live

  07-12-2016 12:51
  
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  Man hospitalised after assault by woman in Belfast city centre
  Belfast Live
  A man is currently receiving medical treatment after he was assaulted by a woman in Belfast city centre . The incident happened in the College Street area shortly after 12.40am on Wednesday. PSNI had sealed off the sheltered area at the entrance to a ...
  Assault in Belfast's College Street leaves man in hospitalthe Irish Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Former Ulster GAA chief Danny Murphy dies after battle with cancer

  07-12-2016 12:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Telegraph are saddened to learn of the passing of former Ulster Council Secretary, Dr Danny Murphy.
  
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• Ulster GAA official Murphy dies

  07-12-2016 12:39
  
  Ulster Council secretary and former GAA vice-president Danny Murphy has died at the age of 67.
  
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• McKenna Cup: Red Hands to start defence against Cavan

  07-12-2016 11:44
  
  Tyrone will begin their bid for a sixth straight McKenna Cup success against Cavan at Breffni Park on 8 January.
  
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• Video: Shocking footage shows dissidents armed with rocket launchers roaming Belfast streets - Belfast Telegraph

  07-12-2016 11:39
  
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  Video: Shocking footage shows dissidents armed with rocket launchers roaming Belfast streets
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  Video: Shocking footage shows dissidents armed with rocket launchers roaming Belfast streets. BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. A video has emerged of masked dissident republicans on the streets of Belfast armed with RPG rocket launchers.
  Video: Masked dissident republicans roam Belfast streets armed with rocket launchersthe Irish News
  'New IRA' carries ROCKET LAUNCHERS around
  
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• Bloody Sunday report submitted to PPS

  07-12-2016 10:20
  
  Police investigating Bloody Sunday submit a report to the Public Prosecution Service after interviewing former soldiers.
  
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• Ex-Celtic kitman Jim McCafferty arrested in Belfast after confessing to abusing young players

  07-12-2016 10:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former kitman for Celtic has handed himself in to the police after confessing to years of sexual abuse of young footballers.
  
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• Ex-Celtic and Hibs coach Jim McCafferty now living in Belfast admits sexually abusing young players

  07-12-2016 10:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former kitman for Celtic who is now living in Belfast has confessed to years of sexual abuse of young footballers - which he described as "a bit of fun, a bit of hilarity on that side".
  
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• Northern Ireland's 6% export growth rate outstrips rest of the UK

  07-12-2016 10:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland export growth is significantly outpacing the rest of the UK - up by 6% - figures have revealed. Sales to the US are additionally up by almost a third in the space of a year.
  
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• 289 homes in Northern Ireland now worth a £1m-plus

  07-12-2016 09:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The spread of Northern Ireland's million pound homes has been revealed for the first time - and there is not one in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area.
  
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• Drunken Belfast man kicked partner off windowsill and hurled pup down stairs, trial told

  07-12-2016 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man has gone on trial charged with kicking his partner off a first floor bay windowsill as she tried to escape him, and causing unnecessary suffering to her eight-month-old pup.
  
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