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• Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling score to send Sky Blues to second in the table

  13-02-2017 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing a goal to help his club move up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.
  
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• Cancer fundraiser Feb. 20 for Gerry & Bill Plamondon

  13-02-2017 22:55
  "Joy to be Bald" will host a potluck pasta dinner fundraiser for Gerry and Bill Plamondon Monday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Belfast Area High School. Gerry Plamondon has a very aggressive form of throat cancer.
  
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• Lance Armstrong loses bid to halt £80m lawsuit

  13-02-2017 22:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has cleared the way for a US government lawsuit seeking 100 million dollars (£80 million) in damages from disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.
  
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• Ballinlea Road crash: 'Good Samaritan' motorist injured in collision while offering to help with the recovery of a forklift truck

  13-02-2017 21:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man offering to help with the recovery of a forklift truck from a ditch in the Ballinlea Road area, near Stranocum, has been injured in a collision.
  
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• Larne man found with grinder 'between buttocks' defecated in police cell, court hears

  13-02-2017 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Larne man found with a grinder "located between his buttocks" defecated and smeared his excrement on the walls while being held in a police cell, a court has heard.
  
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• Reading and relaxation

  13-02-2017 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An Irish-language primary school in Newry, County Down, introduces lessons in 'mindfulness'.
  
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• Belfast man has 'what about ye' tattooed on his eyelids - Belfast Telegraph

  13-02-2017 18:32
  
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  Dad-of-one Steven Laverty (24) from Belfast is worried a Benidorm stag do stunt he took too far may have scuppered his chances of finding love - as he got a daft tattoo on his eyelids. PIC FROM MERCURY PRESS. A dad-of-one from Belfast is worried that a ...and more »
  
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• No night policemen, Herbie dies of lockjaw, editor 'no great shakes'

  13-02-2017 18:24
  "The Belfast Signal is to be once more suspended, the new publisher finding it does not pay the expense of publication. Belfast, though a city, will contain but one paper, the Journal, which is such a one as the citizens of Belfast will show their good sense by supporting liberally, notwithstanding Mr. Rockwell thinks its editor is no great shakes."
  
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• Ballycastle crash: Ramoan Road closed after serious collision

  13-02-2017 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ramoan Road in Ballycastle has been closed in both directions following a serious crash.
  
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• Ballycastle crash: Pedestrian in her 50s killed in Ramoan Road collision

  13-02-2017 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 50s has been killed in a collision on Ramoan Road in Ballycastle.
  
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• Slaven Bilic charged with improper conduct after throwing TV microphone

  13-02-2017 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Slaven Bilic has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour during West Ham's draw with West Brom on Saturday, the Football Association has announced.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill: James Brokenshire 'cannot be an honest broker in negotiations'

  13-02-2017 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill said she is willing to find a resolution to Stormont's problems in post-election negotiations, but not if the Secretary of State is in the chair.
  
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• Mike Nesbitt says he will transfer his vote to the SDLP

  13-02-2017 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt's comments that he intends to give the SDLP his second preference vote in the upcoming election spark controversy within his party.
  
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• Baftas 2017: Art Parkinson savours Kubo success

  13-02-2017 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish actor Art Parkinson basks in glory after his film's award for best animation at the Baftas.
  
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• Jack Glenn: Londonderry 'united' by search for missing man

  13-02-2017 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The grandfather of missing Londonderry man Jack Glenn says efforts to find his body have "bound the city together".
  
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• Man accused of attempting to murder ex-partner in baseball bat attack released on bail

  13-02-2017 15:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man accused of trying to murder his ex-partner by beating her with a baseball bat has been granted High Court bail.
  
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• Four snowboarders killed by 'huge' avalanche in French Alps

  13-02-2017 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four snowboarders have died in an avalanche in the French Alps.
  
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• Four skiers dead and five missing after avalanche in Tignes in French Alps

  13-02-2017 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four skiers have died and five others are missing after an avalanche in the French Alps.
  
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• Four dead and others trapped after French Alps avalanche

  13-02-2017 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  At least four people have died in an avalanche in the French Alps, local emergency services said.
  
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• Dine at Nautilus Feb. 22 for Friends of Sears Island

  13-02-2017 13:54
  Members of Friends of Sears Island invite the community to join them for a fundraising dinner at Nautilus Seafood & Grill Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. Nautilus will donate 10 percent of each patron's check to the nonprofit Friends of Sears Island to support conservation and education programs. Nautilus Seafood & Grill is located at 3 Main St. in Belfast.
  
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• Sinn Fein to table no confidence motion in Irish government

  13-02-2017 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sinn Féin is to table a motion of no confidence in the Republic of Ireland's coalition over the handling of allegations against a whistleblower.
  
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• Investigation launched after PSNI 'chuckles' over vulnerable man's rescue on Facebook

  13-02-2017 13:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after the PSNI described the rescue of a vulnerable man - who was found naked in a ditch - as an "unusual call that gave us a chuckle" in a Facebook post.
  
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• Mother's anger as PSNI 'chuckles' over vulnerable son's rescue

  13-02-2017 13:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mother has told of her anger after the PSNI described the rescue of her vulnerable son - who was found naked in a ditch and in need of hospital treatment - as an "unusual call that gave us a chuckle" in a Facebook post.
  
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• SNP aide Allan Casey warned over pro-IRA views passes vetting process for Glasgow council election

  13-02-2017 11:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An SNP aide who wrote pro-IRA messages on social media has passed his party's vetting process to potentially stand for election in Scotland, it has been reported.
  
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• Arcade Fire to play Belsonic festival at Ormeau Park

  13-02-2017 10:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arcade Fire are to play Belsonic this summer, it has been confirmed.
  
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• Man fighting for life after Craigavon shooting

  13-02-2017 09:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a shooting in Craigavon.
  
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• Craigavon shooting: Man critical after being shot in head in 'orchestrated and carefully planned' attack

  13-02-2017 09:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police said a shooting on a Craigavon home, which left a man fighting for his life after being shot in the head, was "orchestrated and carefully planned".
  
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• Afternoon Snowshoe Hikes

  13-02-2017 09:31
  Belfast City Park; start at Waldo County General Hospital Helipad, 118 Northport Ave., Belfast. Enjoy nature, good company and exercising in the crisp air of winter.
  
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• Police criticised over missing terror suspect Damien McLaughlin

  13-02-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Too many questions remain about missing terror-accused Damien McLaughlin, DUP peer Lord Morrow has claimed.
  
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• Peter Robinson's son was approached 'in bid to advance Nama-related visas'

  13-02-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former Northern Ireland advisor of Nama has said he approached a son of Peter Robinson for assistance in progressing the visa applications of wealthy Chinese investors who were prepared to spend at least €1bn on the body's Northern Ireland assets.
  
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• Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire: Probe Troubles deaths in order they occurred

  13-02-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Troubles killings should be investigated chronologically, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Proposed new independent institutions considering deaths in an ordered manner will ensure outstanding probes into terrorist murders - including those of 185 soldiers - are followed up, James Brokenshire added.
  
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• Annual return for Northern Ireland users could be massive 82% compared to 7% in GB

  13-02-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The installation of a biomass boiler does not come cheap, but the financial return on an investment of £45,000 is almost beyond belief.
  
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• Annual return for Northern Ireland RHI users could be massive 82% compared to 7% in GB

  13-02-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The installation of a biomass boiler does not come cheap, but the financial return on an investment of £45,000 is almost beyond belief.
  
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• Friends mourn community volunteer Alice Smylie (74) killed in Castledawson crash

  13-02-2017 08:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a loving mother-of-one who was killed in a late night crash at the weekend.
  
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• UUP leader Nesbitt faces party challenge as Kennedy tells his voters that any transfers should be to DUP

  13-02-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior Ulster Unionist politician has urged voters in his constituency to transfer to the DUP in a significant clash with party leader, Mike Nesbitt.
  
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• My upbringing helped make me the manager I am, says Celtic boss Rodgers

  13-02-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has credited his parents for his rigorous work ethic which has seen him rise to the top of his profession.
  
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• Alliance official steps down amid fury at 'unionists bred to hate Catholics' comment

  13-02-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A member of the Alliance Party's ruling Executive has resigned from his role after sparking outrage when he claimed that unionists are "bred to hate" Catholics.
  
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• Tesco launches price check after probe reveals multi-buy overcharging

  13-02-2017 07:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tesco is to check the prices of all items in every store after an investigation found customers were being short-changed on promotions.
  
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• UN to hold urgent meeting on North Korea missile launch

  13-02-2017 05:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The United States, Japan and South Korea have asked for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council on North Korea's ballistic missile launch.
  
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• Book discussion on food waste Feb. 23

  13-02-2017 04:57
  For those concerned about reducing kitchen waste and wanting to save money, there will be a book discussion Thursday, Feb. 23, on "The Waste Free Kitchen Handbook: A guide to eating well and saving money by wasting less food." Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, the discussion will take place at 7 p.m. in the Common House of the Eco-Village .
  
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• Lurgan homes evacuated in security alert

  13-02-2017 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of homes in Lurgan were evacuated yesterday morning after a suspicious object caused a security alert.
  
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• Greggs to open outlet in Lisburn as stores grow to a dozen

  13-02-2017 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Greggs has plans to open its latest shop in Lisburn - which will see the budget bakery chain's 12th store here.
  
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• All Black Jono Gibbes joins Ulster in coaching role

  13-02-2017 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster's coaching ticket for next year is set to become clearer today with the expected announcement that French club Clermont's former All Black Jono Gibbes has been recruited by Les Kiss to be the province's new head coach.
  
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• Beaver ecology talks set for Belfast, Liberty

  13-02-2017 00:41
  Beaver expert, inventor and entrepreneur Skip Lisle of Beaver Deceivers International will speak in Belfast and Liberty on how to install deceivers and other devices designed to protect human infrastructure, wetlands and beavers. His presentations Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Waterfall Arts in Belfast, and Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ivan O. Davis-Liberty Library in Liberty, also will cover the ecological role beavers play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and keepin
  
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