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• Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill exchange angry words in election TV debate

  28-02-2017 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's political leaders have traded angry words in the last televised debate of the Assembly election campaign.
  
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• Two men arrested in dissident republican activity probe

  28-02-2017 22:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested by police investigating dissident republican activity in Londonderry.
  
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• North Belfast mum could barely look people in the eye because of her weight - but is now a "totally different person" - Belfast Live

  28-02-2017 21:54
  
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  North Belfast mum could barely look people in the eye because of her weight - but is now a "totally different person"
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  Self conscious of her size, Clare McCartan could barely look anyone in the eye and continually cancelled plans with friends as she had no confidence to go out. But fast forward to today and the mum-of-one is a completely different person after finding ...and more »
  
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• Ferrari crash: Drunk Belfast millionaire who ploughed into cars in Holywood found guilty after hip flask defence ... - Belfast Telegraph

  28-02-2017 21:19
  
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  Ferrari crash: Drunk Belfast millionaire who ploughed into cars in Holywood found guilty after hip flask defence ...
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  Belfast millionaire Christopher David Walsh was banned from driving on Tuesday after a judge said he had "failed spectacularly" to run a so-called hip flask defence. Newtownards Magistrates Court heard that the 53-year-old was more than twice the legal ...and more »
  
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• Ferrari crash: Drunk Belfast millionaire who ploughed into cars in ... - Belfast Telegraph

  28-02-2017 21:19
  
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  Belfast millionaire Christopher David Walsh was banned from driving on Tuesday after a judge said he had "failed spectacularly" to run a so-called hip flask ...and more »
  
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• Hotel pulls plug on Belfast formal after kids 'caught boozing and starting fire' - Belfast Live

  28-02-2017 20:56
  
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  Hotel pulls plug on Belfast formal after kids 'caught boozing and starting fire'
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  A Belfast hotel has defended its decision to end a formal after just over an hour. It is understood that table linen was set on fire, alcohol was confiscated and some in attendance were drunk and rowdy at the event earlier this month. The formal was ...
  
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• Casement Park: GAA submits new planning application for west Belfast stadium - Belfast Telegraph

  28-02-2017 20:00
  
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  Casement Park: GAA submits new planning application for west Belfast stadium
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  Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association has submitted a new planning application for a stadium at Casement Park in west Belfast. Residents objected to the original plans for the stadium in 2014 and planning permission was rejected. The new stadium proposes ...and more »
  
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• UMaine Hutchinson Center Announces Mindful Leadership ...

  28-02-2017 19:57
  A two-day workshop focused on mindfulness to daily work life will be offered this spring at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast. At the Mindful Leadership workshop, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 28 and May 12, attendees can practice mindfulness meditation, learn competencies of mindful leadership and discuss strategies for being calmer, more clear-minded and emotionally aware in the workplace.
  
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• French policeman accidentally shoots two people during speech by Francois Hollande

  28-02-2017 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police sharpshooter accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by French President Francois Hollande and two people were slightly injured.
  
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• French policeman accidentally shoots himself during speech by Francois Hollande

  28-02-2017 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police sharpshooter accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by President Francois Hollande, the top official of France's Charente region has said.
  
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• Ferrari crash: Drunk Belfast millionaire who ploughed into cars in Holywood found guilty after hip flask defence 'fails spectacularly'

  28-02-2017 18:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast millionaire was banned from driving on Tuesday after a judge said he had "failed spectacularly" to run a so-called hip flask defence.
  
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• Dobson concern over 'political tweets' email

  28-02-2017 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist to write to head of NI Civil Service over email sent by a senior civil servant to health chiefs.
  
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• Police helicopter helps hunt down suspected Belfast burglars - Belfast Telegraph

  28-02-2017 16:27
  
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  Police helicopter helps hunt down suspected Belfast burglars
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  A police helicopter was used to hunt down three men thought to have been behind a Belfast burglary. Around 11.30pm on Monday three men were spotted attempting to break into a house in Sliabh Mor Heights in the west of the city. Following a chase police ...and more »
  
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• £160k haul of cocaine and cannabis seized from car in Belfast brought from Republic, court hears

  28-02-2017 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A £160,000 haul of cocaine and cannabis seized from a car stopped in Belfast had been brought from the Irish Republic, the High Court heard.
  
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• Derry to Dublin Bus Éireann service to end in May

  28-02-2017 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bus Éireann announces it is to close its Londonderry to Dublin bus route at the end of May.
  
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• Tyrone car dealer whose careless driving caused death of pensioner and injured three has jail term reduced to community service

  28-02-2017 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 43-year-old Co Tyrone car dealer, whose careless driving caused the death of a pensioner and injured three others including his own wife in a three-vehicle smash, has been freed when his four-month jail term was reduced to the maximum of 240 hours community services.
  
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• Belfast man accused of shaving off pregnant partner's hair and repeatedly raping her can be released on bail, judge rules

  28-02-2017 15:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man accused of shaving off his pregnant partner's hair and repeatedly raping her can be released on bail, a High Court judge ruled today.
  
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• Stick to the day job: UUP tells civil servant boss Pengelly over Twitter advice

  28-02-2017 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health's civil service permanent secretary should stick to the day job, rather than trawl through the social media accounts of health workers, the UUP has said.
  
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• Jolene Bunting resigns from TUV with 'heavy heart'

  28-02-2017 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TUV councillor Jolene Bunting has resigned from the party.
  
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• St Patrick's Day in Belfast 2017: X Factor star Fleur East to headline concert - Belfast Live

  28-02-2017 14:43
  
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  St Patrick's Day in Belfast 2017: X Factor star Fleur East to headline concert
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  The annual St Patrick's Day celebrations are almost upon us and as usual Belfast will mark March 17 with a colourful carnival parade and free concert in the city centre. X Factor stars Fleur East will headline the free concert at Custom House square ...
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• St Patrick's Day in Belfast 2017: X Factor star Fleur East to headline ... - Belfast Live

  28-02-2017 14:43
  
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  St Patrick's Day in Belfast 2017: X Factor star Fleur East to headline ...
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  The annual St Patrick's Day celebrations are almost upon us and as usual Belfast will mark March 17 with a colourful carnival parade and free concert in the city ...
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• Funeral of Conan Anderson takes place in Belfast | UTV - ITV News - ITV News

  28-02-2017 14:41
  
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  The funeral of community worker Conan Anderson, who died after he suffered a serious head injury on a night out, has taken place in Belfast. Requiem Mass ...
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• Funeral of Conan Anderson takes place in Belfast - ITV News

  28-02-2017 14:41
  
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  Funeral of Conan Anderson takes place in Belfast
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  The funeral of community worker Conan Anderson, who died after he suffered a serious head injury on a night out, has taken place in Belfast. Requiem Mass took place at St Matthew's Church on Tuesday morning. Afterwards the procession stopped at Doyle ...
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• 'Tell us where Lisa is'

  28-02-2017 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A timeline charting the search for Lisa Dorrian's body and those responsible for her murder.
  
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• Game of Thrones impact is not irreplaceable, says NI Screen chief

  28-02-2017 14:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A hit fantasy drama that has revolutionised Northern Ireland's film industry can be replaced despite Brexit, a development agency said.
  
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• Hundreds of mourners pay respects at funeral of Conan Anderson

  28-02-2017 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral has taken place of Conan Anderson who died after suffering a serious head injury on a night out in Belfast.
  
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• West Belfast man caused plane to pull out of landing after refusing to take seat, court told - Belfast Live

  28-02-2017 13:30
  
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  West Belfast man caused plane to pull out of landing after refusing to take seat, court told
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  A plane had to pull out of a landing because a drunk man would not take his seat, a court heard on Tuesday. Michael McQuillan, from West Belfast, was at Antrim Magistrates Court where he previously admitted behaving in a disorderly manner towards crew ...
  
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• Youth accused of murdering Richard Miskelly gave him CPR, court told

  28-02-2017 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager accused of murdering Richard Miskelly attempted to give him CPR to save his life, a court has heard.
  
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• Ex-Northern Ireland player Jim Magilton accused of assaulting teen daughter could have charge replaced with caution, court hears

  28-02-2017 12:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Northern Ireland international Jim Magilton, who is accused of slapping and dragging his 14-year-old step-daughter down a set of stairs by the arms, could have an assault charge withdrawn and replaced with a caution, a court heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Man arrested over Palace Barracks van explosion

  28-02-2017 12:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an explosion at Palace Barracks in Holywood in 2015.
  
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• Drug dealers don't care, do you? Kenny’s story

  28-02-2017 12:06
  
  
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• Drug dealers don't care, do you? Kelly's story

  28-02-2017 12:00
  
  
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• Police helicopter helps hunt down suspected Belfast burglars

  28-02-2017 11:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police helicopter was used to hunt down three men thought to have been behind a Belfast burglary.
  
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• Brave alopecia sufferer Juliet Cooke talks of her struggles in video

  28-02-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After being diagnosed with alopecia at 27, Juliet Cooke from Antrim said she hit the lowest point of her life.
  
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• 'Belfast will bring in some of the biggest names in the airline and tourism sectors' - Belfast Telegraph

  28-02-2017 10:26
  
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  'Belfast will bring in some of the biggest names in the airline and tourism sectors'
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  There's an immediate financial benefit to Belfast hosting a four-day conference in April involving 1,200 people, and it comes in at a little over £1m. Hotel, restaurants, visitor attractions, bars and transport providers all share in the cash boost. It ...and more »
  
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• Arlene Foster: People should be worried about Sinn Fein victory, it would pose a huge threat to Northern Ireland

  28-02-2017 09:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has said she makes "no apologies" for adopting a campaign line that has been branded 'Project Fear' by political rivals.
  
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• School allows letter from Sinn Fein hopeful Gildernew to be sent home with pupils

  28-02-2017 09:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Angry parents are taking legal advice after a letter from a Sinn Fein candidate was sent home with their child in the middle of the election campaign.
  
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• UUP's Overend reports hate crime as 25 posters are ripped down

  28-02-2017 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist candidate Sandra Overend has hit out after 25 of her election posters were ripped down.
  
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• Football club artwork to replace UVF mural

  28-02-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UVF mural in east Belfast is to be replaced with artwork celebrating the achievements of a local football club.
  
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• Bangor man ohn Walker pleads not guilty to charges over 'lethal' diet pills

  28-02-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down man denied selling potentially deadly diet pills as he appeared in court yesterday.
  
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• Police told to release details about alleged killer loyalist agent

  28-02-2017 09:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police files must be disclosed in a major legal action over alleged collusion with a loyalist paramilitary agent suspected of up to 15 murders, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
  
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• Shock as Tyrone man Sean McCann and son Tiernan die days apart

  28-02-2017 09:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A rural community has been left devastated following the death of a father and son within days of each other.
  
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• Extradition case Dublin judge received 'inappropriate' contact about suspect Liam Campbell

  28-02-2017 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A judge received a "highly inappropriate" correspondence that was designed to influence the extradition of alleged dissident republican Liam Campbell to Lithuania, the High Court in Dublin has heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland postman Darren saves life of little boy whose terrified mum thought had died

  28-02-2017 08:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Coleraine mother has said she was sure her young son had died before a hero postman saved his life.
  
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