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• Serial beggar suspected of breaking policewoman's wrist banned from Belfast city centre by High Court judge - Belfast Live

  09-12-2016 23:04
  
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  Serial beggar suspected of breaking policewoman's wrist banned from Belfast city centre by High Court judge
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  A serial beggar suspected of breaking a policewoman's wrist after being challenged in Belfast is banned from entering the city centre, a High Court judge ordered on Friday. Mr Justice Burgess imposed the exclusion zone as he granted bail to Augustin ...and more »
  
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• Search for Good Samaritan who saved East Belfast pensioner's Christmas - Belfast Live

  09-12-2016 23:04
  
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  Search for Good Samaritan who saved East Belfast pensioner's Christmas
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  William Shields, 82, was left devastated on Wednesday when he discovered the pension and winter heating allowance he had picked up on Monday was missing. But after an appeal by his daughter Liz on social media , something incredible happened.
  
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• Celtic go 11 points clear at SPL summit with Partick Thistle victory

  09-12-2016 22:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stuart Armstrong grabbed a double as relentless Celtic moved 11 points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a comfortable 4-1 win over Partick Thistle at Firhill.
  
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• A confession about crows

  09-12-2016 22:55
  Crows and foxes are our neighbors here at Sandy Point. Douglas and I love this wintery engraving by Belfast artist Tony Kulik, which hangs in our stairwell.
  
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• Residents evacuated after Belfast blaze - BBC News

  09-12-2016 22:42
  
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  Residents evacuated after Belfast blaze
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  Residents within a 200 metre radius had to be evacuated from the vicinity of a fire on the Upper Braniel Road in Belfast due to the presence of hazardous materials. The fire began in a shed on Friday afternoon before spreading to a semi-detached house ...
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• Residents evacuated after Belfast blaze

  09-12-2016 22:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents within a 200 metre cordon are evacuated from the vicinity of a fire on the Upper Braniel Road in Belfast due to the presence of hazardous materials.
  
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• Here's how you can win £50 Christmas Market vouchers using Snapchat - Belfast Live

  09-12-2016 22:33
  
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  Here's how you can win £50 Christmas Market vouchers using Snapchat
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  If you fancy yourself as a bit of an expert Snapchatter then you could be in with a chance of winning £50 worth of Belfast Christmas Market vouchers. Visit Belfast are asking people to take a photo using one of the #FindYourBelfast geofilters. There ...
  
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• Carl Frampton pays tribute after former opponent Alejandro Gonzalez Jr 'executed' in Mexico

  09-12-2016 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alejandro Gonzalez Jr, who Carl Frampton fought in the United States last year, has been "executed" in Mexico, according to reports.
  
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• European Cross Country: Irish will hope for individual and team medals in Chia

  09-12-2016 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ciara Mageean and Kerry O'Flaherty will hope to help Ireland land another team medal at the European Cross Country Championships.
  
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• Belfast traffic chaos: Multiple crashes causing long delays - Belfast Telegraph

  09-12-2016 19:56
  
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  Belfast traffic chaos: Multiple crashes causing long delays
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  A two-vehicle crash on the M1 motorway caused long delays for drivers attempting to leave Belfast on Friday. The incident happened on the M1 Westbound near the Applegreen M1 motorway services. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To.
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• Bob Dylan Dublin: Iconic musician announces 2017 gig - Belfast Live

  09-12-2016 18:57
  
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  Bob Dylan Dublin: Iconic musician announces 2017 gig
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  Iconic musician Bob Dylan has announced that he is to perform an Irish gig in 2017. Now 75, the Forever Young folk legend first made his name emerging from the New York Greenwich Village scene in the 1960s. His music, lyrics and societal influence were ...
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• 'Wizard of Oz' film and sing-along at Belfast

  09-12-2016 18:45
  "Wizard of Oz", 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, Strand Theatre, 163 High St. Sing along to your favorite songs from this classic film as part of United Mid-Coast Charities' annual Boxing Day celebration. Dress up as your favorite character or come as you are.
  
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• Loyalist 'supergrass' trial adjourned

  09-12-2016 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trial of a loyalist supergrass facing 202 charges has been adjourned until next year
  
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• Belfast traffic chaos: Multiple crashes causing long delays

  09-12-2016 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A two-vehicle crash on the M1 motorway is causing long delays for drivers attempting to leave Belfast.
  
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• Castlereagh fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on Upper Braniel Road in east Belfast

  09-12-2016 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the Upper Braniel Road in Castlereagh, which has forced police to close the road.
  
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• Castlereagh blaze: Firefighters tackle fire on Upper Braniel Road in east Belfast

  09-12-2016 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the Upper Braniel Road in Castlereagh, which has forced police to close the road.
  
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• Wheelie bin murder: Stephen Hughes and Shaunean Boyle given life sentences for savage killing of Owen Creaney

  09-12-2016 17:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man and woman found guilty of murdering a disabled man and dumping his body in a wheelie bin have been sentenced to life in prison.
  
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• Calls to stop Charter NI funding over 'paramilitary activity links'

  09-12-2016 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made to stop funding an east Belfast charity after police linked some of its members to recent paramilitary activity.
  
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• Wheelie bin murder: Owen Creaney killers jailed

  09-12-2016 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A couple who murdered a man and put his body in a wheelie bin are jailed for life for the 'savage attack'.
  
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• Belfast Senior College "Winterim" Classes Announced

  09-12-2016 16:36
  Midcoast area residents who are 50 years and older, along with their spouses and partners, are warmly invited to join the 500+ members of the Belfast Senior College and explore subjects as diverse as Maine history, world cultures, theatre, literature, and more, in the upcoming "Winterim" semester. Classes meet every Thursday for two hours at the Hutchinson Center beginning on January 19 and ending four weeks later on February 9. The course line-up includes everything from the intellectually stim
  
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• Northern Ireland says yes to same-sex marriage, latest polling finds

  09-12-2016 16:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland public would vote overwhelmingly in favour of same-sex marriage, the latest Lucid Talk tracker poll has found.
  
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• Edlington case: Brothers who tortured two young boys granted lifelong anonymity

  09-12-2016 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Journalists have been barred from revealing the names of two brothers convicted of a "sadistic" attack on two boys when aged 10 and 11.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Currie out to end miserable Reds record

  09-12-2016 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Niall Currie starts his managerial reign at Portadown aiming to end a nightmare run against Cliftonville.
  
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• 1D star Louis Tomlinson mourning death of mother from cancer at 43

  09-12-2016 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The mother of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has died aged 43, her family have confirmed.
  
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• Serial beggar suspected of breaking policewoman's wrist banned from entering Belfast city centre

  09-12-2016 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A serial beggar suspected of breaking a policewoman's wrist after being challenged in Belfast is banned from entering the city centre, a High Court judge ordered today.
  
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• 'Don't dress like Kim Kardashian' says Queen's University Belfast - BBC News

  09-12-2016 15:26
  
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  'Don't dress like Kim Kardashian' says Queen's University Belfast
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  Queen's University in Belfast has been given a dressing down for advising women not to style themselves like Kim Kardashian West at graduations. An article on its website said women should "think Grace Kelly, not Kim Kardashian". It also said "short ...
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• More Grace, less Kim

  09-12-2016 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Queen's University in Belfast is criticised for advising students not to dress like Kim Kardashian West at graduations.
  
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• 'Don't dress like Kim Kardashian' says Queen's University Belfast

  09-12-2016 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Queen's University in Belfast is criticised for advising students not to dress like Kim Kardashian West at graduations.
  
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• BBC Northern Ireland secures new five-year deal for coverage of gaelic games

  09-12-2016 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Northern Ireland announces a new agreement with the GAA for continued coverage of gaelic games over the next five years.
  
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• Louis Tomlinson's mother has died aged 42

  09-12-2016 15:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Louis Tomlinson's mother has died aged 42.
  
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• Slaughtneil assistant Kearney says Derry side expect 'difficult task' in London

  09-12-2016 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Slaughtneil are expecting a "difficult task" in Sunday's All-Ireland Club Football quarter-final against London champions St Kiernan's.
  
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• UK citizens will get individual opt-in to remain EU citizens, chief negotiator Guy Verhofstadt confirms

  09-12-2016 14:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  EU negotiators will offer people in the UK the chance to individually opt-in and remain EU citizens as a proposal in Brexit negotiations, the European Parliament’s chief negotiator has confirmed.
  
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• Case against 'Loyalist supergrass' Gary Haggarty postponed

  09-12-2016 14:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A high profile court case involving so-called 'loyalist supergrass' Gary Haggarty has been postponed until the middle of next year.
  
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• Charter NI chief Drew Haire says charity doesn't siphon off cash for paramilitaries

  09-12-2016 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Charter NI board chairman Drew Haire has said he is concerned the recent publicity surrounding the organisation has detracted from its good work, saying the picture being painted of the charity being used as a means of siphoning off cash to keep paramilitaries happy was a wrong one.
  
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• Troubles killings: Police deny soldier 'witch hunt'

  09-12-2016 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The PSNI rebuts claims retired British soldiers are victims of a Troubles killings "witch-hunt".
  
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• Strangford ferry tied up as ramps will not allow cars to disembark

  09-12-2016 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new £6m replacement ferry remains tied up in County Down because problems with the ramps mean vehicles are unable to drive off it.
  
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• European Champions Cup: Ulster v Clermont Auvergne (Sat)

  09-12-2016 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster pair Paddy Jackson and Rory Best return from Ireland duty for the European Champions Cup game against leaders Clermont.
  
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• Cars unable to drive off new £6m Strangford Lough ferry

  09-12-2016 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new £6m ferry remains tied up in Strangford Lough because vehicles are unable to drive off its ramp.
  
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• Michael Moore: Donald Trump will not be president when the Electoral College casts its votes

  09-12-2016 13:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Moore correctly predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2016 election – but now he is making another prediction: the President-elect will not make it to the White House.
  
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• New £6m Strangford ferry can't be used because of engineering blunder

  09-12-2016 13:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new - publicly owned and paid for - £6million boat has been described as nothing more than a "beautiful ornament" after an engineering blunder stopped it from entering service, it has been reported.
  
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• Charter NI: People linked to organisation involved in recent paramilitary activity, say police

  09-12-2016 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People linked to Charter NI have been involved in recent paramilitary activity, says a senior PSNI officer.
  
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• Antrim man jailed for death of nurse Heather Steele in high-speed collision fails to get sentence reduced

  09-12-2016 13:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim man jailed for causing the death of a nurse in a high-speed collision failed today in a bid to have his sentence reduced.
  
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• Rory Best and Paddy Jackson return for Ulster's Clermont Champions Cup clash

  09-12-2016 13:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory Best and Paddy Jackson are included in Ulster's starting 15 for Saturday's Champions Cup fixture against Pool 5 leaders ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Kingspan.
  
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• 'Physically handicapped' sign angers campaigners

  09-12-2016 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A disability campaigner urges a health trust to remove a sign labelling disabled people 'physically handicapped'.
  
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• Masked man armed with wheel brace forces entry into Belfast home

  09-12-2016 12:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man and a woman have been left badly shaken after a masked man forced his way into their home armed with a wheel brace.
  
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