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• Elite League: Belfast Giants 5-4 Nottingham Panthers

  20-01-2017 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Giants move to within one point of Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils by beating Nottingham Panthers 5-4.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Ards 1-3 Glentoran

  20-01-2017 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stephen O'Flynn scores twice as Glentoran beat Ards 3-1 in Friday night's Premiership game at Clandeboye Park.
  
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• Ards manager to assess options after Glentoran defeat

  20-01-2017 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ards manager Colin Nixon says he will assess his options after his side lost 3-1 to his old club Glentoran at the Bangor Fuels Arena.
  
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• Man arrested following anti-social behaviour allegations on Facebook

  20-01-2017 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with social media posts that made serious allegations against a number of individuals from west Belfast.
  
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• Lagan Valley assembly candidates in talks over ban on election posters

  20-01-2017 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Confusion over whether agreement has been reached by assembly candidates in Lagan Valley on banning campaign posters in the constituency ahead of the election in March.
  
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• Man arrested over social media posts making serious allegations about people in west Belfast

  20-01-2017 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with social media posts making serious allegations about a number of people in west Belfast.
  
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• Latest: Ards v Glentoran

  20-01-2017 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up-to-the-minute news from Friday night's match between sides batting to get out of the bottom half of the Irish Premiership.
  
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• HIA: Barnardo's director says organisation has 'learned lessons'

  20-01-2017 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Director of Barnardo's NI says the organisation has "learned from the lessons" of the HIA Inquiry.
  
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• Nigel Farage to be Fox News political analyst

  20-01-2017 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage has taken up a post as a political analyst on American right-wing news channel Fox News.
  
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• Church leader in reparation call

  20-01-2017 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, says everyone must cooperate fully with the new Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that proper reparation and outreach is provided to those who had been "hurt and awfully traumatised".
  
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• Catholic church leader says reparation and outreach needed for abuse survivors

  20-01-2017 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, says everyone must cooperate fully with the new Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that proper reparation and outreach is provided to those who had been "hurt and awfully traumatised".
  
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• Head of Catholic church in Ireland apologises to child abuse victims

  20-01-2017 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The head of the Catholic church in Ireland said he apologised unreservedly to all those who fell victim to abuse in church-run homes.
  
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• Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County Hosts Valentine's Day Fundraiser

  20-01-2017 18:58
  Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County invites you and your sweetie to "Have a Heart for Habitat" on Saturday, February 11. For one night only, the First Church in Belfast, 8 Court St.. Belfast will be transformed into a delicious and romantic restaurant, complete with musical entertainment.
  
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• Ireland thrashed by Afghanistan in Desert T20 Challenge final

  20-01-2017 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland collapse to a 10-wicket defeat by Afghanistan in the Desert Twenty20 Challenge final, having earlier thrashed Scotland in the semi-final.
  
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• Warmth was no one-off

  20-01-2017 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How Ian Paisley's concern for Martin McGuinness extended to intercepting journalists at Stormont.
  
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• Ian Paisley's warmth to Martin McGuinness was no one-off

  20-01-2017 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How Ian Paisley's concern for Martin McGuinness extended to intercepting journalists at Stormont.
  
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• Lagan Valley assembly candidates agree ban on election posters

  20-01-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lagan Valley constituency will have no election posters displayed ahead of the assembly election in March.
  
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• Martin McGuinness: The end of a long journey

  20-01-2017 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Peter Taylor looks back as Martin McGuinness retires from frontline politics.
  
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• Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry: Reaction

  20-01-2017 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report detailing widespread abuse of children in residential homes in Northern Ireland has led to apologies from several institutions involved.
  
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• Donald Trump's inauguration: Police deploy pepper spray as protesters smash windows near Capitol in Washington

  20-01-2017 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have deployed pepper spray in a chaotic confrontation streets from Donald Trump's inauguration as protesters registered their rage against the incoming president.
  
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• Donald Trump's inauguration live: Police deploy pepper spray as protesters smash windows near Capitol in Washington

  20-01-2017 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have deployed pepper spray in a chaotic confrontation streets from Donald Trump's inauguration as protesters registered their rage against the incoming president.
  
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• Kris Meeke: Crash ends Rally Monte Carlo hopes

  20-01-2017 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A crash on stage four puts Kris Meeke out of contention in Rally Monte Carlo, the first round of the World Rally Championship.
  
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• Lurgan murder: Police name victim as Anita Downey

  20-01-2017 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation is under way after a woman's body is found in County Armagh.
  
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• Lord Mayor running marathon for Mencap

  20-01-2017 16:13
  
  
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• Donald Trump's inauguration live: Protesters pitching diverse causes but united against incoming president

  20-01-2017 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Protesters pitching diverse causes but united against the incoming president demonstrated in the early hours of Inauguration Day, intent on making their mark as Donald Trump prepared to take office.
  
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• Christopher Meli murder accused teen claims self-defence

  20-01-2017 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager accused of beating a young father to death in west Belfast claims he acted in self-defence, the High Court heard today.
  
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• HIA: Abuse victims group says report is vindication

  20-01-2017 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Abuse victims group SAVIA says today is a "special day" and that the HIA report has vindicated them.
  
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• Ireland beat Scotland to reach Desert T20 Challenge final

  20-01-2017 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland will play Afghanistan on Friday in the final of the Desert T20 Challenge after easing to victory over Scotland.
  
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• Outrage as Northern Ireland car parking charges soar by up to 50%

  20-01-2017 14:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been outrage after car parking charges in Northern Ireland are set to increase by as much as 50%.
  
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• Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry: 'Widespread abuse' in children's homes

  20-01-2017 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children's homes run by church and charities in Northern Ireland were the scene of widespread abuse and mistreatment of young residents, a report finds.
  
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• European Champions Cup Pool 5: Ulster v Bordeaux-Begles

  20-01-2017 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Winger Tommy Bowe is recalled by Ulster for the Saturday's final European Champions Cup pool match against Bordeaux-Begles.
  
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• HIA: 'Children raised in bleak lovelessness' in Sisters of Nazareth homes

  20-01-2017 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Anthony Hart says inspectors were aware of bleak conditions in childcare homes in the 1970s.
  
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• Bannview Medical Practice in Portadown being taken over by trust

  20-01-2017 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Portadown GP practice that faced closure is being taken over by the Southern Health Trust.
  
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• Watch Donald Trump's inauguration live: World prepares for 45th president of the United States

  20-01-2017 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Watch Donald Trump's inauguration live: Massive crowds are gathering in Washington as the world prepares for Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. Watch the live coverage of the event here with images and updates throughout the event.
  
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• Watch Donald Trump's inauguration live: New president promises to rebuild America for 'all of our people'

  20-01-2017 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump pledged to put "America first" and vowed to "rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people" as he was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.
  
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• President Donald Trump promises to rebuild America for 'all of our people'

  20-01-2017 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump pledged to put "America first" and vowed to "rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people" as he was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.
  
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• Ian Paisley says warm Martin McGuinness tribute is no attempt to overthrow Arlene Foster

  20-01-2017 13:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Paisley has said thank you to Martin McGuinness following his retirement announcement, saying the Sinn Fein leader help save lives and rebuild Northern Ireland, denying it is a strategic bid to become leader of the DUP.
  
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• Weekly newspaper headlines: Bono's tribute to Hume and Strabane slur

  20-01-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birthday greetings from Bono, "slurs" on Strabane, deer poaching in Fermanagh and music festivals in Lurgan are among the stories featured in Northern Ireland's weekly papers.
  
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• Ulster v Bordeaux: Injuries force Kiss to shuffle the pack

  20-01-2017 13:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Les Kiss has named his match day squad for Ulster's concluding Champions Cup pool game, against Union Bordeaux Bègles, at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (1.00pm).
  
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• Watch: Emotional Martin McGuinness tells Derry rally 'My heart lies in the Bogside'

  20-01-2017 12:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A visibly emotional Martin McGuinness addressed crowds in his native Bogside following his announcement that he would not seek re-election to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
  
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• Police name murder victim found dead in Lurgan house as Anita Downey - man arrested

  20-01-2017 12:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after body of a 51-year-old woman was discovered in a house in Lurgan.
  
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• Northern Ireland victims recall the impact of child abuse

  20-01-2017 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland victims recall the impact of child abuse on their lives.
  
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• Belfast council votes to keep 30 minutes free wheeling time on bikes scheme

  20-01-2017 12:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Free wheeling time on the Belfast bikes scheme is to be preserved following a council vote.
  
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• Poppy, four, died at hands of mother or her boyfriend, court rules

  20-01-2017 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A four-year-old girl died after being assaulted by her mother or her drug dealer boyfriend following months of cruelty, a family court judge has ruled.
  
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• 'Missed opportunities' to protect Poppy, four, from 'blighted' life

  20-01-2017 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of "missed opportunities" to better protect a four-year-old girl who was allowed to eat drugs for months before her death have been identified in a review of agencies' involvement in her life.
  
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• HIA report set to bring painful chapter in NI's history to a close

  20-01-2017 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The evidence heard by the HIA Inquiry points to a dark period in Northern Ireland's history.
  
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• Dark chapter in past

  20-01-2017 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The evidence heard by the HIA Inquiry points to a dark period in Northern Ireland's history.
  
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• Unionists split over Ian Paisley 'thank you' message to Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness

  20-01-2017 11:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Paisley may have been effusive in his praise for Martin McGuinness's following his retirement announcement, but others in unionism have been less generous toward the ex-IRA man.
  
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• Irish economy

  20-01-2017 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Proposed tax incentives could encourage some US companies to leave Ireland and return home.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Reds target revenge against leaders Crusaders

  20-01-2017 11:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cliftonville take on Irish Premiership leaders Crusaders seeking revenge for a 4-0 Boxing Day humiliation.
  
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