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• Suzanne Lemieux

  11-01-2017 23:21
  Suzanne Kelly Lemieux, known and loved by most as "Sue," died Jan. 9, 2017, following a dignified fight with Alzheimer's Disease. Born June 6, 1943, in Gardiner, she was a daughter of Lawrence and Christine Chaput Kelley.
  
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• West Belfast woman sheds 5 stone while still enjoying burgers and pizza - Belfast Live

  11-01-2017 22:06
  
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  West Belfast woman sheds 5 stone while still enjoying burgers and pizza
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  Throughout her teenage years and university, the 25-year-old said she felt 'frumpy' next to her friends who were always wearing 'cute fitted dresses' on nights out, while she felt she had to cover up to hide her weight. But after making a pledge to do ...
  
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• Saintfield crash: Lisburn Road in Ballynahinch closed following two-vehicle collision

  11-01-2017 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Lisburn Road in Saintfield, Ballynahinch has been closed following a two-vehicle collision.
  
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• Paedophile manual caretaker Carruthers jailed

  11-01-2017 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A caretaker who superimposed pictures of children onto those depicting youngsters being sexually abused is jailed.
  
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• Northern Ireland snap election seems inevitable after Sinn Fein rule out negotiations

  11-01-2017 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A snap election in Northern Ireland appears all but inevitable after Sinn Fein ruled out further negotiations to save the sinking powersharing administration.
  
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• Stormont crisis: Ministers disagree over release of 'bedroom tax' payouts

  11-01-2017 19:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont ministers are at odds over whether payments to support those losing out under the Government's "bedroom tax" can be distributed amid the devolution crisis.
  
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• RHI scandal: Hamilton outlines cost reduction plan

  11-01-2017 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  DUP Economy Minister Simon Hamilton outlines a plan to cut costs associated with a botched energy scheme.
  
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• 'Bedroom tax impact can be mitigated', says Ó Muilleoir

  11-01-2017 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The finance minister says he believes a Stormont scheme to mitigate the impact of the 'bedroom tax' can proceed without legislation.
  
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• Trump Supporters and Non-Supporters Against Hate Crimes and Discrimination discussion

  11-01-2017 18:23
  
  Location: Trump Supporters and Non-Supporters Against Hate Crimes and Discrimination, Belfast Free Library: Abbot Room, High Street, Belfast, Maine Group meeting-free of charge-at Belfast library, Abbot Room, Monday 1/23 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. A discussion/support group to find common ground for Trump supporters and non-supporters to work toward ending hate crimes and racial, religious, ethnic, gender, and political discrimination. Voice your opinion; share your views; and listen to those of othe
  
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• Wooing the wife

  11-01-2017 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland beef farmer enlists the help of one of his cattle to pop the question.
  
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• Tyrone farmer paints proposal on cow's side

  11-01-2017 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland beef farmer enlists the help of one of his cattle to pop the question.
  
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• Ulster ready to unleash 'beast' Marcell Coetzee

  11-01-2017 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South African flanker Marcell Coetzee's long-awaited debut for Ulster could be against Edinburgh on 10 February.
  
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• De La Salle teachers told to 'consider positions'

  11-01-2017 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The board of governors of Belfast's De La Salle college invite all its 76 teachers to consider their positions.
  
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• Ulster v Zebre game re-arranged for Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, 11 March

  11-01-2017 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster's Pro12 home game against bottom club Zebre, postponed in November, is re-scheduled for Saturday, 11 March.
  
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• Winkie Irvine faces 'sham tender' claims over housing charity contract

  11-01-2017 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UVF boss Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine is facing a New Year nightmare over “sham tender” and safety allegations involving a property firm and a housing charity.
  
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• Weather warnings issued for wind and snow

  11-01-2017 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yellow "be aware" weather warnings are issued for Northern Ireland, where high winds have closed major tourist attractions.
  
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• Northern Ireland braced for strong winds and snow

  11-01-2017 16:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland is bracing itself as it prepares to be battered with gale-force winds and potential snow.
  
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• Ex-partner of Mairia Cahill convicted of harassing her

  11-01-2017 16:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former partner of Irish Labour Party Senator Mairia Cahill has been convicted of harassing her, it has emerged.
  
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• Suicide risk to woman accused of using poison to have abortion, court hears

  11-01-2017 16:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A vulnerable woman accused of taking drugs to secure an abortion will be at heightened risk of suicide if she is identified, a court in Belfast has heard.
  
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• Enniskillen: Boilers and woodchip destroyed in fire

  11-01-2017 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire in Enniskillen which destroyed eight boilers and a large quantity of woodchip.
  
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• Chance of 'thundersnow' as severe weather warnings issued for Northern Ireland - Belfast Newsletter

  11-01-2017 15:41
  
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  Chance of 'thundersnow' as severe weather warnings issued for Northern Ireland
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  The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and snow across Northern Ireland. The Met Office said gusts of up to 60mph and snow were expected. Major tourist attractions have been closed because of bad weather. Castle Ward and ...
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• Sinn Fein's Mairtin O Muilleoir calls for Union flag to be removed from Belfast office

  11-01-2017 15:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finance Minister Mairtin O Muilleoir has called for the removal of the Union flag from his east Belfast government offices.
  
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• Belfast students invited to enjoy 'puppy petting day' for a brilliant reason - Belfast Live

  11-01-2017 15:16
  
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  Belfast students invited to enjoy 'puppy petting day' for a brilliant reason
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  Belfast students are being invited to cuddle their exam stress away by taking part in a special 'Puppy Petting Day' later this month. The event organised by Belfast Freshers group is aimed at helping students relieve stress from cramming for exams and ...
  
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• Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks - Santa Ynez Valley News

  11-01-2017 15:14
  
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  Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks
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  FILE- In this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 file photo, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness speaks to the media at the count centre in Dublin, Ireland. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, the former Irish Republican Army commander who has helped to lead the ...
  Sinn Fein says Belfast power-sharing must end for electionKSBY San Luis Obispo News
  Belfast vox pop: People speak out on Stormont crisisI
  
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• Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks - Washington Post

  11-01-2017 14:55
  
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  Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks
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  DUBLIN — The Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party says it's determined to force Northern Ireland to hold a new election, part of a showdown with Protestant leaders over the British territory's unraveling unity government. Sinn Fein leaders emerged ...
  Belfast vox pop: People speak out on Stormont crisisIrish Times
  Belfast M2 crash causing long delaysBelfast Telegraph
  UK appeals for Belfast breakthrou
  
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• Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks - Fox News

  11-01-2017 14:53
  
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  Belfast power-sharing govt faces end; Sinn Fein spurns talks
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  DUBLIN – The Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party says it's determined to force Northern Ireland to hold a new election, part of a showdown with Protestant leaders over the British territory's unraveling unity government. Sinn Fein leaders emerged ...
  Sinn Fein says Belfast power-sharing must end for electionWBOC TV 16
  Belfast vox pop: People speak out on Stormont crisisIrish Times
  Belfast M2 crash causing long de
  
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• Housing Rights group seeks 'bedroom tax' talks

  11-01-2017 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Call for urgent meetings to avert introduction of so-called bedroom tax on over 30,000 households.
  
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• Stormont crisis: Sinn Fein rule out negotiations as Secretary of State says 'high likelihood' of Northern Ireland election

  11-01-2017 14:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein have said they will not enter into negotiations and have told the Secretary of State to call an election at the crisis talks aimed at saving Northern Ireland's devolved institutions.
  
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• Woodland burial: Planning sought for NI's first site

  11-01-2017 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Planning permission is being sought for Northern Ireland's first woodland burial site.
  
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• RHI scandal: Sinn Féin "not interested" in crisis talks

  11-01-2017 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Party says an election is needed after Martin McGuinness quit over the botched energy scheme debacle.
  
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• 'No plans for any further searches' for remains of Lisa Dorrian

  11-01-2017 14:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the murder of County Down woman Lisa Dorrian 12 years ago have no current plans to renew searches for her body, the PSNI has said.
  
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• Belfast trad band Beoga 'sworn to secrecy' over Ed Sheeran collaboration - Belfast Live

  11-01-2017 14:13
  
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  Belfast trad band Beoga 'sworn to secrecy' over Ed Sheeran collaboration
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  Belfast trad band Beoga have said they are sworn to secrecy over their work with Ed Sheeran. The Castle on the Hill hitmaker recently revealed there was going to be some Irish influences on his upcoming album, ÷ - including a song about Galway and one ...and more »
  
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• Belfast trad band Beoga 'sworn to secrecy' over Ed Sheeran ... - Belfast Live

  11-01-2017 14:13
  
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  Belfast trad band Beoga 'sworn to secrecy' over Ed Sheeran ...
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  Belfast trad band Beoga have said they are sworn to secrecy over their work with Ed Sheeran. The Castle on the Hill hitmaker recently revealed there was going ...and more »
  
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• RHI scandal fuels comedy fires for Northern Ireland's satirists

  11-01-2017 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the political storm clouds gather, it is grist to the mill of Northern Ireland's satirists
  
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• My way or no way?

  11-01-2017 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster responded to Martin McGuinness's with a Facebook video post; is there a growing trend of politicians using social media to help control their message?
  
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• Yellow weather warnings issued for wind and snow

  11-01-2017 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yellow weather warnings are issued for Northern Ireland, where high winds have closed major tourist attractions.
  
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• Rory McIlroy: Northern Irishman aims to be number one again by end of January

  11-01-2017 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy believes he can regain the world number one spot from Jason Day before the end of January.
  
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• Stormont crisis talks: Secretary of state says 'high likelihood' Northern Ireland is moving toward an election

  11-01-2017 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has said her government is determined to reach a resolution with the DUP and Stormont before the seven-day deadline when Secretary of State James Brokenshire has to consider an election.
  
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• Progress made on leisure centre in east Belfast that has been closed for nearly two years - Belfast Newsletter

  11-01-2017 12:46
  
  Progress made on leisure centre in east Belfast that has been closed for nearly two years
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  A Stormont department has pledged £500,000 towards the cost of demolishing and redeveloping a leisure centre closed amid asbestos fears, it emerged today. The financial contribution forms part of a resolution reached in a long-running legal battle over ...
  
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• Leitrim man on THAT amazing trick shot

  11-01-2017 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The manager of Bristol's Allstar Sports Bar has explained how they set up an amazing trick shot.
  
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• How was Allstar Sports Bar's 500ft trick shot done?

  11-01-2017 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The manager of Bristol's Allstar Sports Bar has explained how they set up an amazing trick shot.
  
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• West Belfast: Houses evacuated after petrol station fire

  11-01-2017 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents have returned to their homes after a fire at a petrol station in west Belfast.
  
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• Don Cossack: Cheltenham Gold Cup champion retired with leg injury

  11-01-2017 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reigning Gold Cup champion Don Cossack is retired with a leg injury suffered in April 2016.
  
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• Givan must work harder to stop bedroom tax introduction: SF Finance Minister Mairtin O Muilleoir

  11-01-2017 12:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finance Minister Mairtin O Muilleoir has said Communities Minster Paul Givan must work harder to stop the so-called bedroom tax being introduced.
  
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• Brokenshire holds crisis talks with Northern Ireland parties

  11-01-2017 12:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crisis talks are underway at Stormont as the Secretary of State is meeting with political parties to discuss the crisis sparked by the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.
  
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• Isle of Man TT: Lee Johnston to ride for Jackson Racing

  11-01-2017 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish road racer Lee Johnston will line up for Jackson Racing at this year's Isle of Man TT.
  
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• BBC 'nearly brought down' in row with Tony Blair's No 10 over 'John Humphrys problem'

  11-01-2017 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Veteran broadcaster John Humphrys has spoken out about the political pressure put on him during 30 years of presenting the BBC's flagship radio programme Today.
  
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• Stormont snippets

  11-01-2017 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Stormont crisis - news in brief
  
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• A destination resort fit for a king just minutes from Belfast - IrishCentral

  11-01-2017 11:18
  
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  A destination resort fit for a king just minutes from Belfast
  IrishCentral
  Just one of the many magical things about vacationing in Ireland is that within minutes you can travel from the bustling center of the city to a historic, luxurious country retreat. The Culloden Estate and Spa, an 1800s Gothic mansion, located six ...
  
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