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• Tributes paid to Margaret McKinney one of Families of the Disappeared founders

  01-02-2017 23:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to one of the founders of the victims group Families of the Disappeared, Margaret McKinney, who has died at the age of 85.
  
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• Midcoast art in one-weekend - Nude'

  01-02-2017 23:39
  Several local artists have work in "What's Nude in Boothbay Harbor? A Celebration of the Human Form," a show of paintings, paper work, photography and sculpture that opens with a 5 to 8 p.m. reception Friday, Feb. 10, at Studio 53, 53 Townsend Ave. The show, co-sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce and Studio 53 Fine Art, runs Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12. More than 40 artists from Maine and the rest of New England will exhibit their artistic interpretations of the beauty
  
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• Manchester United held in hard-fought Hull stalemate

  01-02-2017 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United failed to capitalise on their top-four rivals' struggles as rejuvenated Hull left Old Trafford with a hard-fought point from a goalless stalemate.
  
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• Challenge Cup: Cardiff Devils 4-5 Belfast Giants - BBC Sport

  01-02-2017 23:18
  
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  Challenge Cup: Cardiff Devils 4-5 Belfast Giants
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  The Belfast Giants will go into the second leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final one goal up on the Cardiff Devils after a dramatic 5-4 win on Wednesday. The Giants fought back from two goals down and will have home advantage when the Elite League's top ...
  Belfast Giants beat Cardiff Devils in Challenge Cup first legBelfast Telegraphall 4 news articles »
  
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• Watch: Ulster Unionist Party's different take on political broadcast features drama about the DUP with man in his pyjamas

  01-02-2017 22:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Unionist Party have gone for a different take on the traditional party political broadcast - as they feature a man in his pyjamas.
  
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• This Belfast bar is doing something fantastic to protect women who feel vulnerable on first dates - Belfast Live

  01-02-2017 22:25
  
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  This Belfast bar is doing something fantastic to protect women who feel vulnerable on first dates
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  A Belfast bar is launching an initiative aimed at keeping women on first dates safe from unwanted attention. The Five Points bar on Dublin Road say the poster led campaign will outline to women what to say if they feel vulnerable. General Manager ...
  
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• How did Northern Ireland's MPs vote over government bill to trigger Brexit process?

  01-02-2017 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs have voted in favour of the Government bill triggering the formal process of leaving the European Union.
  
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• Derry hotels outstripped Belfast in with greater occupancy growth - Derry Journal

  01-02-2017 22:03
  
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  Derry hotels outstripped Belfast in with greater occupancy growth
  Derry Journal
  Amanda Creagh, Emma Watts, Rachael Crossan from Da Vincis Hotel with Mairead Kelly from Everglades Hotel. Staff Reporter. 21:00 Wednesday 01 February 2017. Top hoteliers have noted how Derry outstripped Belfast in terms of occupancy growth in ...
  
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• Four arrests over 3m euros drug seizure in Ashbourne

  01-02-2017 21:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cannabis with an estimated street value of 3.2m euros (£2.7m) is seized in a joint police operation.
  
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• LIVE Brexit vote: MPs vote in favour of government bill to trigger EU exit process

  01-02-2017 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs have voted in favour of the Government bill triggering the formal process of leaving the European Union.
  
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• Brexit vote: MPs vote in favour of government bill to trigger EU exit process

  01-02-2017 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs have voted in favour of the Government bill triggering the formal process of leaving the European Union.
  
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• Beyoncé announces she is pregnant with twins

  01-02-2017 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Beyoncé has announced she is pregnant with twins.
  
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• Three reported to prosecutors over allegations of Stormont witness coaching

  01-02-2017 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Sinn Fein Assembly member and a high-profile loyalist blogger have been reported to prosecutors in connection with allegations of witness coaching at a Stormont inquiry.
  
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• Northern Ireland nightclub boss accused of assaulting customers was 'grabbed by throat and punched in face', court hears

  01-02-2017 19:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A nightclub boss accused of assaulting two customers had been grabbed by the throat and punched in the face, a court heard today.
  
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• Two police officers injured during car pursuit from Belfast to Newry

  01-02-2017 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two police officers have been injured during a lengthy pursuit of a car from Belfast to Newry.
  
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• Herbig joins Waldo County midwives to support rural healthcare

  01-02-2017 19:04
  On Tuesday, Rep. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, testified in support of LD 130, a bill she is cosponsoring entitled "An Act to Provide Funding for Costs Associated with Requiring the Licensing of Midwives." "Like many new moms, I worry about whether or not my 15 month old son Charles will grow up in a safe place, with opportunities to grow up healthy and happy," said Rep. Herbig.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn rocked as two shadow cabinet members resign

  01-02-2017 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has been rocked by the resignation of two shadow cabinet members, who quit his top team so they could defy his orders and vote against triggering the formal Brexit process.
  
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• PSNI report 3 men to PPS after Nama evidence given at Stormont Finance Committee

  01-02-2017 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating criminal allegations made at the Stormont Finance Committee into Nama have interviewed three men.
  
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• Irish international footballer Anthony Stokes avoids jail for attack on Elvis impersonator

  01-02-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish international footballer Anthony Stokes has been given a two year suspended sentence for head-butting another man in the VIP lounge of a Dublin Nightclub over three years ago.
  
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• Watch: Northern Ireland schoolboy's incredible rugby skills become internet hit

  01-02-2017 17:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland schoolboy's incredible talents on the rugby field has become an internet sensation.
  
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• Terror accused Eamon Bradley 'never fired shot'

  01-02-2017 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Londonderry man accused of terrorism in Syria told detectives he never fired a single shot against the enemy in his whole time there.
  
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• Plans announced for George Best Manchester hotel - reports

  01-02-2017 17:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans have been unveiled for a George Best hotel in Manchester, it has been reported.
  
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• Guide dog owner warns of dangers of pavement parking

  01-02-2017 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A guide dog owner warns of the dangers of pavement parking, as a campaign is launched to urge NI drivers to consider the needs of those with disabilities.
  
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• LucidTalk poll reaction: Imagine what Sinn Fein First Minister would do to Northern Ireland way of life, says Nigel Dodds

  01-02-2017 17:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In the wake of latest polling for the forthcoming election which shows the DUP neck-and-neck with Sinn Fein for predicted vote share, Nigel Dodds has said a split unionist vote could give the republican party the First Minister's post.
  
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• Downpatrick perfume thief punched officer in hospital

  01-02-2017 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A thief who attacked a policeman in Northern Ireland after being taken to hospital has been jailed for five months.
  
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• Belfast resident wins case over PSNI's failure to prevent flag protests - Irish Times

  01-02-2017 14:01
  
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  Belfast resident wins case over PSNI's failure to prevent flag protests
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  A Belfast resident has won a case at the UK's highest court over the failure of Northern Ireland police to prevent union flag protests. Five Supreme Court justices in London ruled unanimously in favour of the unnamed resident, announcing that the ...
  Belfast man wins supreme court ruling over union flag protestsThe Guardian
  Belfast flag protestor to challenge conviction following rulingBelfast Newsle
  
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• Poll: Arlene Foster rating plummets - DUP and Sinn Fein neck-and-neck

  01-02-2017 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The public rate the DUP's Arlene Foster as the worst of any of the Northern Ireland political leaders while both the DUP and Sinn Fein are neck-and-neck in the polls, with the unionists tipped to come out of the election as the biggest party, but only just.
  
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• Terror accused 'went to Syria to help people being bombed'

  01-02-2017 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of terrorism charges linked to the Syrian civil war has said he went to help the people there.
  
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• Terror accused 'wanted to help people in Syria'

  01-02-2017 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of terrorism charges linked to the Syrian civil war said he wanted to help people there, a court has heard.
  
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• Man accused of Syria-linked terrorism charges 'went to help people', court heard

  01-02-2017 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland man accused of terrorism charges linked to the Syrian civil war told police he went there to help the people.
  
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• Belfast man wins supreme court ruling over union flag protests

  01-02-2017 12:52
  
  Court overturns successful police appeal against ruling that they failed to protect resident’s right to privacy and family lifeA resident of the only Catholic enclave in east Belfast has won a supreme court judgment against police for failing to halt Ulster loyalists’ protests outside his home over changes to the flying of the union flag in the city.The supreme court on Wednesday overturned an appeal by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) against an original ruling that the
  
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• IFA takes 'action' after ex-NI star Magilton denies dragging step-daughter down stairs

  01-02-2017 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish FA has said "appropriate actions" have been taken after former Northern Ireland international and its elite performance director Jim Magilton appeared in court accused of assaulting his 14-year-old step daughter.
  
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• Invest NI fund manager E-Synergy quits after dispute

  01-02-2017 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A company which has been managing investment funds on behalf of Invest NI resigns from its position.
  
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• Mass at arson attack Catholic church in Belfast

  01-02-2017 10:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 100 parishioners attended a lunchtime mass at St Patrick's Church in Belfast yesterday, less than 24 hours after it suffered an arson attack.
  
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• Belfast man Brady jailed for 40th charge of burglary

  01-02-2017 10:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who was recorded breaking into a house in broad daylight has been sentenced for his 40th burglary charge.
  
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• Aquarium attraction plan for Belfast could create 150 jobs

  01-02-2017 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An aquarium company has confirmed it is in talks to build an attraction in Belfast with the potential to create up to 150 jobs, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
  
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• Video: Allister slams police after Belfast gunmen fire shots over coffin of IRA veteran Notarantonio

  01-02-2017 09:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after footage emerged of shots being fired over the coffin of veteran west Belfast republican Victor Notarantonio ahead of his funeral.
  
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• Northern Ireland 'damaged' by EU vote, McDonnell says during debate on Article 50

  01-02-2017 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP MP Alasdair McDonnell has urged the Government to recognise that Brexit is already damaging Northern Ireland.
  
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• Brexit a crucial factor in whether institutions will be restored, warns Sinn Fein

  01-02-2017 09:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brexit will be a crunch issue in the negotiations to restore Stormont following next month's Assembly election, it has emerged.
  
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• 2,656 reported domestic abuse at Christmas in Northern Ireland

  01-02-2017 09:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI received more than 2,600 calls for help in relation to domestic abuse over the Christmas period, new figures reveal.
  
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• Choking tragedy Armagh boy Fintan McCabe laid to rest by heartbroken family

  01-02-2017 09:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral has taken place of a "beautiful" Co Armagh teenager who died after choking on food at his Lurgan home.
  
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• One in five MLAs still has relative on office staff

  01-02-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fifth of our MLAs still employ family members in their constituency offices.
  
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• £68m already paid out to RHI recipients in Northern Ireland

  01-02-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont has paid out more than £68m to recipients of the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme since payments began in 2013, new figures released to the Belfast Telegraph reveal.
  
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• Tiernan Green's family mourns death of tragic asthma victim

  01-02-2017 08:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a young Co Armagh man who died of an asthma attack on Monday night have said they are "devastated" by their loss.
  
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• Maurice Stevenson Ltd goes into administration

  01-02-2017 08:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Lurgan construction company which has been in operation for 95 years goes into administration.
  
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• Belfast Harry Potter actor had no idea what part audition was for

  01-02-2017 08:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast-born star of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child has said he had no idea who he was auditioning to play when he read for the hit production, but assumed it was a young Sirius Black.
  
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• TV historian Lucy debunks the centuries of myths about King Billy

  01-02-2017 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's King Billy - but as you have never seen him before.
  
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• Cousin of murdered Quinn boys survives Rasharkin gun attack

  01-02-2017 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cousin of three young boys who died in one of the most horrific acts of the Troubles has escaped death by inches after a gun attack on his house.
  
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