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• Chief Constable apologises to Short Strand residents for handling of flag protests

  02-02-2017 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has apologised to residents in the Short Strand area of Belfast over the handling of the union flag protests.
  
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• Chief Constable apologises to residents for handling of flag protests

  02-02-2017 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton apologises to residents in the Short Strand over the handling of the union flag protests.
  
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• Brexit: Mixed reaction to White Paper from NI politicians

  02-02-2017 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sinn Féin and the SDLP criticise the government's plans on Brexit, but a White Paper published on Thursday is welcomed by unionists.
  
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• Irish dentists warn of dangers of tooth infections as dad-of-two passes away after infection spread

  02-02-2017 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged people to prioritise their oral health and not to ignore dental problems, which could lead to serious problems.
  
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• Radiologist spared jail following voyeurism trial

  02-02-2017 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A radiologist at a private practice is spared jail after stashing his phone in an air vent to record patients using the toilet.
  
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• Criticism over NI invite to Donald Trump

  02-02-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness are criticised for inviting US President Donald Trump to visit Northern Ireland.
  
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• Helping WaldoCAP Raise Funds for a New Stove

  02-02-2017 19:24
  From left, Dan Bookham of Allen Insurance and Financial, and Jessie Francis, Head Start director at Waldo Community Action Partners of Belfast. Allen Insurance and Financial has helped Waldo Community Action Partners kick off a fundraising drive to replace the commercial kitchen stove used by the WCAP Head Start program.
  
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• Donald Trump visit invitation: I wouldn't issue letter at this time, says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

  02-02-2017 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said she would not invite Donald Trump to Northern Ireland if she was in the Executive Office at this time, adding that it would not be appropriate given recent policies on immigration and the banning of refugees.
  
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• First NI bird flu case found in County Derry wild swan

  02-02-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first case of bird flu in Northern Ireland is found in a wild swan in County Londonderry.
  
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• Troubles legacy cases bias disputed by figures

  02-02-2017 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Claims that police investigating Troubles killings are disproportionately focused on army killings are challenged.
  
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• Rally driver killed in 110mph crash wanted to 'follow in his father's footsteps'

  02-02-2017 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young rally driver who died during a high-speed crash had a passion for the sport and wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, an inquest heard.
  
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• Co Fermanagh rally driver killed in 110mph crash wanted to 'follow in his father's footsteps'

  02-02-2017 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young rally driver who died during a high-speed crash had a passion for the sport and wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, an inquest heard.
  
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• Brexit plan published in government White Paper

  02-02-2017 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A promised White Paper lays out the government's goals on migration control and sovereignty.
  
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• Wind turbine keels over in County Down

  02-02-2017 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A wind turbine collapses in County Down as strong winds gust across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Katie Taylor: London 2012 Olympic champion to fight on Haye v Bellew card

  02-02-2017 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland's Katie Taylor will make her third appearance as a professional on the undercard of David Haye v Tony Bellew.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic and travel updates: Police advise motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads due to weather

  02-02-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are advising motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads and urged drivers to be aware that there may be debris or fallen trees on roads throughout Norther Ireland.
  
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• Hillsborough roundabout: Overturned lorry closes both southbound lanes of A1

  02-02-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are advising of traffic disruption southbound at the Hillsborough roundabout after a lorry overturned.
  
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• Syria terror accused Bradley 'walked free in Derry'

  02-02-2017 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Londonderry man accused of terrorism walked around the city freely for a week after he returned home from Syria, a court hears.
  
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• Coroner urges police to further investigate death of Seamus McCollum

  02-02-2017 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coroner has urged police to take further steps to investigate the death of a profoundly disabled man at a nursing home in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Live: NI Year Of Food and Drinks Awards

  02-02-2017 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The success of Northern Ireland's Year of Food and Drink Awards is being celebrated on Thursday night in association with the Belfast Telegraph.
  
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• Football League: Fermanagh sights set on winning promotion

  02-02-2017 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fermanagh begin their Division Two league campaign against Down with their sights set on achieving top-flight status.
  
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• Donald Trump visit invitation receives lukewarm reception from Northern Ireland parties

  02-02-2017 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Should President Donald Trump take up an invitation to visit Northern Ireland, it should be used as an opportunity to "speak truth to power," rather than an exercise in fawning over the new leader of the free world, the Alliance party has said.
  
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• 'Shooting Star'

  02-02-2017 17:03
  Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Midcoast Actors' Studio, a Belfast-based community theater group, is thrilled to present its first production of its 6th season of live theater - the Maine Premiere of Shooting Star, written by Steven Dietz. Shooting Star will perform Feb
  
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• Wild swan tests positive for bird flu in Northern Ireland

  02-02-2017 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A wild swan in Northern Ireland has tested positive for bird flu.
  
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• Loughinisland atrocity: Ombudsman had no legal power to publish findings of police collusion with loyalists, court hears

  02-02-2017 15:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A watchdog body had no legal power to publish its findings of police collusion with loyalists who massacred six Catholic men nearly 23 years ago, the High Court heard.
  
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• Ed Sheeran Dublin tickets sold out in under five minutes

  02-02-2017 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tickets for both of Ed Sheeran's 3 Arena gigs have sold out in under five minutes.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: Josh Strauss in for Scotland to play Ireland

  02-02-2017 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Strauss and Glasgow Warriors team-mate Ryan Wilson are in the Scotland back row for the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.
  
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• Jesus statue, Elvis headbutt

  02-02-2017 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI) scandal sparks a fresh set of headlines for both the papers on Thursday.
  
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• 5% drop in Ucas applications by Northern Irish students

  02-02-2017 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  University applications made by Northern Irish students have fallen by 5%, according to figures from Ucas.
  
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• Quiet Man whiskey distillery' to create 35 jobs'

  02-02-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company behind a new whiskey distillery in Londonderry say it will create up to 35 jobs when it opens next year.
  
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• Paddy Ashdown calls for Troubles torture inquiry

  02-02-2017 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lord Ashdown calls for an inquiry into claims of torture by the Army in NI during the Troubles.
  
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• Drink-driving laws delayed amid wait for breathalysers

  02-02-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New drink-driving limits in NI are being delayed due to a lack of adequate breathalysers.
  
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• Donald Trump 'assured of warm Northern Ireland welcome' in invitation from Foster and McGuinness

  02-02-2017 13:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former first ministers Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness invited Donald Trump to Northern Ireland, assuring him of a warm welcome.
  
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• Henderson makes Ireland team

  02-02-2017 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iain Henderson is preferred to Donnacha Ryan in the second row while Sean O'Brien is also in the Ireland team to face Scotland.
  
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• Foyle Bridge closed due to 'ongoing incident' in Derry

  02-02-2017 12:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Foyle Bridge in Londonderry has been closed in both directions.
  
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• McKay, Bryson and O'Hara questioned over Nama inquiry

  02-02-2017 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men are questioned about evidence given to Stormont's inquiry into Nama's €1.6bn Northern Ireland property sale.
  
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• "Brooksville, Maine: The Postcard View" A talk by...

  02-02-2017 12:29
  On Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30pm, Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine will present Brooksville Maine: The Postcard View; Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company" at the Brooksville Free Public Library. The slide show and talk will consist of a short film about the postcard company as well as the historical views of Brooksville and surrounding towns.
  
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• Donald Trump invited to Northern Ireland - reports

  02-02-2017 12:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It has been reported the former First Minister Arlene Foster and former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness invited Donald Trump to Northern Ireland.
  
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• Graeme McDowell three shots behind leader Sergio Garcia after opening 68

  02-02-2017 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Graeme McDowell lies three shots behind leader Sergio Garcia at the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting an opening round 68.
  
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• Watch: Jamie Dornan turns Conan O'Brien's desk into a pommel horse as he re-creates incredible 'party trick'

  02-02-2017 10:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Most people are content with having a laugh when they go on US chat shows - but Jamie Dornan took things a bit further on the Conan O'Brien show.
  
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• Paddy Ashdown 'horrified' at Paratrooper Troubles torture claims

  02-02-2017 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown, who served as a soldier in Belfast, has said he was horrified at claims torture, including waterboarding, was used in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
  
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• Revealed: How much profits did Van Morrison's firm make?

  02-02-2017 10:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast music legend Sir Van Morrison is doing his own Moondance after accumulated profits at his music firm last year rocketed more than 12-fold.
  
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• Danske Bank Northern Ireland report pre-tax profits of £117m

  02-02-2017 09:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danske Bank in Northern Ireland reports pre-tax profits of £117m for 2016.
  
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• Brussels Airlines 'left passengers in dark' over exit from Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  02-02-2017 09:52
  
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  Disgruntled customers of Brussels Airlines say they only found out the company was cancelling their flights and pulling out of Belfast after reading about it on Twitter. The route launched in March last year, just days after a terror attack on the ...and more »
  
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• Mystery of Stephen Nolan's vanishing Twitter posts

  02-02-2017 09:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mystery surrounds why a number of posts were removed from Stephen Nolan's official Twitter account yesterday.
  
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