Belfast news

• Olympic Council of Ireland: Sarah Keane wins presidency vote to succeed Pat Hickey

  09-02-2017 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swim Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane is elected to succeed Pat Hickey as new Olympic Council of Ireland president.
  
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• Football League: Mattie Donnelly ruled out of Tyrone's contest against Dublin

  09-02-2017 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mattie Donnelly will miss Tyrone's Football League Division One clash with All-Ireland champions Dublin on Saturday.
  
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• Midcoast Actors' Studio opens season

  09-02-2017 22:15
  Midcoast Actors' Studio, a Belfast-based theater company, will present the Maine premiere of "Shooting Star," written by Steven Dietz as the first production of its sixth season of live theater. "Shooting Star" will open Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. for a two-weekend run at the city's Capt.
  
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• Authority 'failing' pupils at Buddy Bear School Dungannon

  09-02-2017 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of an independent school in Dungannon for children with cerebral palsy has accused the Education Authority (EA) of failing its pupils.
  
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• Anti-abuse protesters lobby UK premiere of Fifty Shades Darker

  09-02-2017 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have protested outside the UK premiere of film Fifty Shades Darker, saying the movie "glamorises and normalises" abuse.
  
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• Army veterans march in Derry is cancelled

  09-02-2017 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A march by military veterans planned for Londonderry next month has been cancelled.
  
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• James Fenton inquest: Grandfather searched area where body found

  09-02-2017 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The grandfather of of a man who died after leaving a hospital ward searched an area close to where his body was found 10 weeks before the police did, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Eamon Bradley: Police research on Syria 'done on internet'

  09-02-2017 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police investigating a Londonderry man charged with Syrian-related terror offences had to rely on the internet for their research, a court hears.
  
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• Lord Mayor announces Belfast City Council's support for Sport Changes Life Programme

  09-02-2017 18:20
  
  
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• UK 'will have hard Irish border and does not care', Sinn Fein MP says

  09-02-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain will impose a hard border on the island of Ireland as it leaves the European Union regardless of its impact, a senior Sinn Fein MP has said.
  
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• Judge warns jury "not to rush" in West Belfast dad's baby murder trial - Belfast Live

  09-02-2017 17:57
  
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  Judge warns jury "not to rush" in West Belfast dad's baby murder trial
  Belfast Live
  The jury in the case of a father accused of murdering his baby daughter Caragh Walsh, have retired to consider their verdict in the four week trial. Christopher O'Neill, from Whiterock Road in West Belfast, denies murdering the three-month-old toddler ...and more »
  
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• Website reseller charged Co Tyrone concert-goer £2,200 for four tickets, watchdog reports

  09-02-2017 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A concert-goer from Co Tyrone was charged £2,200 for four tickets by a reseller.
  
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• Restaurant General Manager - Dunkin Donuts

  09-02-2017 17:56
  We are looking for an experienced General Manager to join our team at our Belfast Maine Dunkin Donuts location--The GM will oversee daily operations, manage employee hiring and scheduling, set and meet financial goals, exceed customer care standards--Benefits include - 2 weeks PTO, Monthly Bonus, BCBS Medical with company contribution and cell phone reimbursement--Salary $40,000 -$55,000 dependent on experience--Please send resumes to -
  
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• Police find body of Belmont man outside house in Waldo

  09-02-2017 17:56
  Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 43-year-old Belmont man whose body was found outside of a home in Waldo County Wednesday night. The body of Edwin Littlefield was found outside a home in the town of Waldo, near Belfast, when Waldo County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene in response to a 911 call.
  
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• Northport | $219,900

  09-02-2017 17:56
  Check out this dynamic investment opportunity with ocean views in the highly desirable community of Temple Heights. Currently utilized as a duplex with an excellent rental history, can easily convert to single family.
  
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• Charity leaders warn against Stormont political vacuum

  09-02-2017 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prolonged political vacuum following the Assembly elections will cause immense damage to all, charity leaders have warned.
  
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• Trade union attacks rise in civil service agency workers

  09-02-2017 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A trade union brands the rise in the number of agency workers in the civil service as "disgraceful".
  
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• Humpty Dumpty reveals contacts with Russian spy agency

  09-02-2017 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A member of a Russian hacking group involved in blackmailing top officials has said that it had contacts with Russia's top domestic security agency.
  
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• Kingsmill massacre survivor Alan Black doubts justice will ever be done

  09-02-2017 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sole survivor of the Kingsmill massacre has said he doubts the gunmen will ever be brought to justice.
  
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• Kingsmill IRA attack survivor doubts justice will be done over massacre

  09-02-2017 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sole survivor of the Kingsmill massacre has said he doubts the gunmen will ever be brought to justice.
  
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• Caragh Walsh murder trial: Jury retires to consider Christopher O'Neill verdict

  09-02-2017 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Craigavon Crown Court jury in the case of west Belfast man Christopher O'Neill accused of murdering his baby daughter Caragh Walsh, have retired to consider their verdict in the four week trial.
  
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• Police officer disciplined for compromising investigation into family intimidation claim

  09-02-2017 16:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer who compromised a police investigation into threats and intimidation which left a family fearing for their safety, has been disciplined following a Police Ombudsman investigation.
  
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• Belfast Giants 1-5 Cardiff Devils: Andrew Lord's side produce a gem of a display in Emerald Isle to win 9-6 on aggregate - WalesOnline

  09-02-2017 16:08
  
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  Belfast Giants 1-5 Cardiff Devils: Andrew Lord's side produce a gem of a display in Emerald Isle to win 9-6 on aggregate
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  Cardiff Devils produced one of their most clinical and professional team performances of the season to tear Belfast Giants apart in the Challenge Cup. Elite League leaders flew to Northern Ireland having lost the first leg 5-4, while they were without ...
  BBC Sport - Belfast Giants hammered by Cardiff Devils in Challenge Cup semi-finalBBC Sportall 3 ne
  
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• Woman who never passed driving test and caused death of friend in crash avoids jail

  09-02-2017 15:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down woman who never held a full licence or passed a driving test was spared prison for causing the death of a close friend by careless driving.
  
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• Charge withdrawn for man accused of one-punch attack of Northern Ireland league footballer

  09-02-2017 15:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A charge against a man accused with the one punch attack on Institute footballer Niall Grace has been withdrawn.
  
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• Two men launch legal bid to have Michael McIlveen murder convictions quashed for second time

  09-02-2017 15:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men who pleaded guilty to the murder of a Catholic schoolboy have launched a legal bid to have their convictions quashed for a second time.
  
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• Assembly candidates

  09-02-2017 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A full list of all candidates running for election to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 2 March 2017.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: Ireland recall Healy and Ryan for Italy as Sexton misses out

  09-02-2017 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy are drafted into the Ireland pack for Saturday's Six Nations game against Italy.
  
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• How Music Works: Output Belfast music conference aims to grow the music economy - Irish Times

  09-02-2017 14:20
  
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  How Music Works: Output Belfast music conference aims to grow the music economy
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  Next Thursday (February 16th), Belfast city will once again become a hub for visiting and local music industry as Output, the conference and showcase festival returns for its third year. In its short-time of operation, Output has impressed with its ...and more »
  
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• Kingsmills: PPS decides not to prosecute suspect

  09-02-2017 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Public Prosecution Service decides not to prosecute a man arrested last year in relation to the Kingsmills massacre.
  
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• Pro12: Ulster v Edinburgh (Fri)

  09-02-2017 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Springboks star Marcell Coetzee will make his long-awaited Ulster debut in Friday's Pro12 game against Edinburgh.
  
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• Nóirín O'Sullivan denies accusing whistleblower of sex crimes

  09-02-2017 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland's top police officer denies telling journalists that a whistleblower was facing sex crime allegations.
  
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• No prosecution over IRA Kingsmill massacre, PPS announces

  09-02-2017 13:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man whose palm print was discovered on the suspected getaway van used in the Kingsmill massacre will not face court.
  
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• 'Bitter disappointment' over decision not to prosecute IRA Kingsmill massacre suspect

  09-02-2017 13:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man whose palm print was discovered on the suspected getaway van used in the Kingsmill massacre will not be prosecuted, it has been announced.
  
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• Niall Grace attack: Assault charge withdrawn

  09-02-2017 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A charge is withdrawn against a man who was accused over a "one-punch" attack on a Londonderry footballer.
  
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• Can you help Bassett Hound Molly find loving home for Valentine's Day?

  09-02-2017 12:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As Valentine’s day approaches, one lonely soul is hoping puppy love is in the air after a six month wait.
  
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• SNP's Nicola Sturgeon apologises over Mason's IRA 'freedom fighter' comments

  09-02-2017 12:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised over comments made by one of her representatives that the IRA could be regarded as "freedom fighters," a justice campaigner has said.
  
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• Michelin-Starred Chef To Open Restaurant At Belfast City Quays - Hospitality Ireland

  09-02-2017 11:43
  
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  Michelin-Starred Chef To Open Restaurant At Belfast City Quays
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  Jean-Christophe Novelli is to take the helm of Belfast Harbour's hotel restaurant at the new four-star AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast when the hotel is completed in the first quarter of 2018 . It will be the Michelin-starred chefs first and only ...
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• Belfast man Conan Anderson fighting for his life after injuring head on night out - Belfast Telegraph

  09-02-2017 11:43
  
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  Belfast man Conan Anderson fighting for his life after injuring head on night out
  Belfast Telegraph
  An east Belfast man is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering serious head injuries during a night out. Conan Anderson (22) had been out at Thompson's Garage nightclub in the city centre on Sunday. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email ...and more »
  
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• Video: Fury as unauthorised Union flag and pole removed from roundabout in Northern Ireland

  09-02-2017 11:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A video showing the late night removal of an unauthorised Union flag and pole in Magherafelt town centre has met with an angry reaction.
  
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• Hyde Park IRA bomb families refused legal aid to prosecute John Downey

  09-02-2017 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Families of those killed in the 1982 IRA Hyde Park Bomb have been denied legal aid to bring their own prosecution against convicted IRA man John Downey.
  
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• NI Assembly Election: How does the STV system work?

  09-02-2017 10:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News NI looks at how the single transferable vote system works to elect 90 MLAs to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
  
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• Sir Tom Jones 'enjoying nights out' with Elvis's ex-wife Priscilla

  09-02-2017 10:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crooner Sir Tom Jones is dating Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla, according to reports.
  
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• Belfast Giants 1-5 Cardiff Devils [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  09-02-2017 09:55
  
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  Belfast Giants 1-5 Cardiff Devils [Photos]
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  Belfast Giants' Adam Keefe with Cardiff Devils' Patrick Bordeleau during Wednesday nights Challenge Cup Semi-Final 2nd leg at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 08th February 2017 - Photo ...and more »
  
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• Substantial drugs seizure in Belfast 'a blow to crime gangs'

  09-02-2017 09:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said a "substantial" amount of drugs have been found after a car was stopped in Belfast.
  
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• Concerns over training of polling station staff for Northern Ireland election

  09-02-2017 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fears have been raised by election workers that they may not be properly trained in time for the snap Assembly poll next month.
  
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