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• Rangers 3-2 St Johnstone: Teddy Bears seal first win in over a month

  01-03-2017 23:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emerson Hyndman's stoppage-time winner handed 10-man Rangers their first win in over a month as they edged out St Johnstone 3-2 at Ibrox.
  
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• Inverness 0-4 Celtic: Hoops move 27 points clear at the top

  01-03-2017 23:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic are 27 points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership after Wednesday night's 4-0 win at bottom club Inverness.
  
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• Grosvenor Road crash: Four people injured in Belfast collision

  01-03-2017 23:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four people have been injured in a collision on the Grosvenor Road near the Westlink in Belfast.
  
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• Irish Travellers granted formal recognition as ethnic minority

  01-03-2017 22:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cheers and applause as Irish Travellers are recognised as an indigenous ethnic minority.
  
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• MacRory Cup semi-final: St Mary's Magherafelt 1-11 0-13 St Paul's Bessbrook

  01-03-2017 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kevin Small's stoppage-time free gives St Mary's Magherafelt victory over St Paul's in the MacRory Cup semi-final replay.
  
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• Ash Wednesday drive-through attracts hundreds during morning rush hour

  01-03-2017 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have attended an Ash Wednesday drive-through in Ireland.
  
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• Brexit: Government suffers defeat in Lords over plan to start negotiations to leave EU

  01-03-2017 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has suffered a damaging defeat in the Lords over its plan to start negotiations on leaving the EU at the end of this month.
  
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• Irish issue

  01-03-2017 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How do Irish speakers feel about a language act and what would it mean in practice?
  
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• How do Irish speakers feel about a language act?

  01-03-2017 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How do Irish speakers feel about a language act and what would it mean in practice?
  
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• RHI scandal: Companies can be named, judge rules

  01-03-2017 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Corporate companies in receipt of RHI subsidies can be named by the Department for the Economy, a judge rules.
  
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• Ed Joyce: Ireland veteran batsman rested for two one-day games in the UAE

  01-03-2017 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ed Joyce will be rested for Ireland's one-day games against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and Saturday.
  
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• NI Assembly Election 2017: The numbers explained

  01-03-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Buckler explains what impact the change of MLA numbers may have on Thursday's Assembly election.
  
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• Catch up on the key moments from the BBC's leaders' debate

  01-03-2017 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Key moments from the #BBCNIdebate
  
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• Ship's captain was drunk in charge of container vessel

  01-03-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A ship's captain is found guilty of being drunk in charge of a container vessel in Belfast Lough.
  
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• NI air ambulance service 'in three months'

  01-03-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health announces Northern Ireland's Air Ambulance service is to be doctor-led.
  
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• From Vilnius to Cookstown

  01-03-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Tyrone basketball club. Four teams. Fifty Lithuanian players.
  
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• Basketball games from Vilnius to Cookstown

  01-03-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Tyrone basketball club. Four teams. Fifty Lithuanian players.
  
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• Ash Wednesday drive-thru at Galway church 'very dignified'

  01-03-2017 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Catholic church in County Galway offers a unique drive-thru service for Ash Wednesday.
  
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• Former first minister urges NI parties not to destroy devolution

  01-03-2017 17:05
  
  Peter Robinson issues plea before assembly poll for politicians to reach agreement in order to form executiveFormer Stormont first minister Peter Robinson has issued an eve of election message urging Northern Ireland’s politicians to step back and avert what he called a headlong rush towards the destruction of devolution.The ex-Democratic Unionist leader said the parties needed to be careful not to adopt positions that would rule out accommodations after Thursday’s snap assembly poll
  
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• Lorde, Simone celebrated in Belfast

  01-03-2017 16:51
  In honor of Black History Month and Women's History Month, the Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will celebrate two incomparable artists, poet Audre Lorde and musician Nina Simone. The event, rescheduled from Feb. 15, is set for Wednesday, March 15, beginning 6 p.m. in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. Local poet Barbaria Maria will read poems by Lorde who, in her own words, was a black lesbian mother warrior poet.
  
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• Paddy Jackson: Ulster and Ireland fly-half signs new contract

  01-03-2017 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson signs a two-year extension to his contract with Ulster.
  
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• Abuse survivor quits Vatican's child protection panel

  01-03-2017 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marie Collins says Vatican officials showed "shameful" resistance to the anti child abuse panel.
  
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• Ex-First Minister Peter Robinson breaks silence on RHI, snap Assembly election and Arlene Foster

  01-03-2017 15:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ex-First Minister Peter Robinson has broken his silence following his retirement, branding Thursday's election "unjustifiable" saying had Martin McGuinness been in good health, the breakdown would have been avoided.
  
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• Handling of sex abuse claims 'a disgrace', says Kenny

  01-03-2017 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The handling of sex-abuse claims at a foster home are a 'disgrace to our country', says Irish PM Enda Kenny.
  
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• Peter Robinson says 'rush to destruction' avoidable

  01-03-2017 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'While the election is unstoppable the headlong rush into destruction is not,' says ex-first minister Peter Robinson.
  
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• Running the World: Belfast - Runner's World

  01-03-2017 14:23
  
  Runner's World
  Running the World: Belfast
  Runner's World
  The two things Belfast is famous for, unfortunately, are the Titanic (which was built here) and the Troubles (which tormented people for 30 years). But the city is safer now, and while we have the usual mob of headmelters, people here are generally ...
  
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• RHI and vote transfers light up NI election TV debate

  01-03-2017 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A botched energy scheme remains the hot topic as NI party leaders clash before Thursday's election.
  
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• Naomi Lloyd, 18, writes to her 14-year-old self to offer hope that there is life after anorexia

  01-03-2017 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Naomi Lloyd developed an eating disorder at 14. Now 18, she writes a letter to her 14 year old self to offer encouragement to others who may be going through a similar experience
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times in Ballymena attack

  01-03-2017 13:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been stabbed a number of times in Ballymena.
  
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• Which of Northern Ireland's stunning buildings will come out on top at Property Oscars?

  01-03-2017 12:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Properties across Northern Ireland, from the Sacred Heart Church in Omagh to Bishop's Gate Hotel in Londonderry, have been shortlisted for a major awards scheme.
  
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• Veteran SDLP politician PJ Bradley dies

  01-03-2017 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former SDLP Assembly member PJ Bradley, who stepped down from frontline politics in 2010, dies after a short illness.
  
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• Polish woman's shock as car paint-bombed in Ballymena

  01-03-2017 11:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman originally from Poland has told of her shock after her car was paint-bombed in an overnight attack in Ballymena.
  
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• Ryanair adding new direct route from Belfast to Malta

  01-03-2017 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryanair is growing its Belfast air network and adding a new direct flight to Malta.
  
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• Polling Station dos and don'ts

  01-03-2017 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News NI looks at what you need to vote, and offers tips on dos and don'ts at the polling station.
  
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• Former SDLP MLA PJ Bradley dies - tributes paid to 'gentleman and fearless peace advocate'

  01-03-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former SDLP South Down MLA PJ Bradley has died.
  
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• Belfast landmark damaged by demolition work, claims heritage body

  01-03-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council is investigating allegations that demolition work damaged a landmark listed building.
  
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• John Cusack to be special guest at Belfast Film Festival

  01-03-2017 10:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Oscars it might not be - but a Hollywood star is on the way to Northern Ireland to pick up an award.
  
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• Liverpool report pre-tax loss of £20m despite record-breaking revenue

  01-03-2017 10:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool made a pre-tax loss of £19.8million last year despite revenue breaking through the £300million mark for the first time.
  
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• Former SDLP MLA PJ Bradley dies - tributes paid to 'fearless peace advocate'

  01-03-2017 10:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former SDLP South Down MLA PJ Bradley has died.
  
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• Ulster can flourish by focusing on own game, says Wiehahn Herbst

  01-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  If Wiehahn Herbst was a more ego-centric sort, he'd perhaps chuckle at how his return to the Ulster side has brought about an upturn in fortunes.
  
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• Man gets community service for crash death

  01-03-2017 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A County Tyrone car dealer whose careless driving caused the death of a pensioner gets community service.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp set for summer talks with Daniel Sturridge over Liverpool future

  01-03-2017 09:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has refused to rule out the possibility of Daniel Sturridge leaving Liverpool in the summer.
  
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• Tempers flare

  01-03-2017 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Flaring tempers during Tuesday's leaders' debate feature heavily in the papers.
  
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• Donald Trump: Rory McIlroy surprised by criticism after round with US president

  01-03-2017 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy says he was surprised by the extent of the criticism he received for playing golf with US President Donald Trump.
  
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• £400m Sirocco Quays revamp 'will make east bank of Lagan a key part of bigger city centre'

  01-03-2017 08:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A £400m plan for a massive revamp of Sirocco Quays in Belfast could create more than 5,000 jobs, it has been revealed.
  
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• NI man's tears at funeral of wife murdered in South Africa

  01-03-2017 08:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland man silently sobbed as he said a final farewell to his wife, who was murdered in a violent farm robbery in South Africa.
  
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• More than 5000 jobs to be created with £400m regeneration of Belfast's Sirocco Quays - Belfast Live

  01-03-2017 07:51
  
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  More than 5000 jobs to be created with £400m regeneration of Belfast's Sirocco Quays
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• Major regeneration plans for Belfast waterfront site

  01-03-2017 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A hotel, footbridge, 69,000 sq m of offices and 815 homes are planned at Belfast waterfront site.
  
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