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• Dolores Kelly celebrates winning back her Upper Bann win

  03-03-2017 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  See the moment BBC News NI's Facebook Live finds Dolores Kelly celebrates winning her seat
  
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• Pro12: Ulster 19-7 Benetton Treviso

  03-03-2017 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A wasteful Ulster side fail to register a bonus-point win against a dogged Benetton Treviso at Kingspan Stadium
  
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• Mike Nesbitt stands down as UUP leader

  03-03-2017 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has announced he is to resign
  
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• Derry City's first game at Maginn Park abandoned because of floodlight failure

  03-03-2017 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derry City's first game at their temporary home venue Maginn Park against Limerick is abandoned because of floodlight failure.
  
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• The Resurgence of Garment Construction

  03-03-2017 19:16
  At Coastal Quilters' next meeting - Saturday, March 11 - Leah Ondra will present a program about the recent renewed interest in garment sewing. The program, free and open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Camden Lions Den, Lions Lane off Knowlton Street.
  
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• Dungannon crash: Serious collision closes Pomeroy Road in both directions

  03-03-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been a serious crash on the Pomeroy Road between Pomeroy and Dungannon.
  
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• Alex Attwood, SDLP, talks about losing his Belfast West seat

  03-03-2017 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Outgoing MLA Alex Atwood was eliminated in the 2017 count
  
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• Brendan Rodgers pays tribute to Tommy Gemmell - 'forerunner of the modern-day full-back'

  03-03-2017 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers claimed Tommy Gemmell was the forerunner of the modern-day full-back as he paid tribute to the Lisbon Lion.
  
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• 'Executive failed' over Irish language strategy, court rules

  03-03-2017 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Stormont Executive has failed in its legal duty to adopt an Irish language strategy, a High Court judge ruled on Friday.
  
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• South Belfast: Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir tops the poll - the Irish News

  03-03-2017 16:56
  
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  South Belfast: Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir tops the poll
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  South Belfast: Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir tops the poll. Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir topped the poll in South Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell. Brendan Hughes. 03 March, 2017 01:00. Topics. Christopher Stalford · Claire Hanna · Emma Little ...
  NI election: South Belfast - Sinn Fein's O Muilleoir romp
  
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• Newspaper review: True love and an unwelcome visitor

  03-03-2017 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There's a mouse sighting and a kind donation from a couple still in love after 50 years of marriage in this week's paper review.
  
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• Alliance leader Naomi Long tops the poll in east Belfast - ITV News

  03-03-2017 15:42
  
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  Alliance leader Naomi Long tops the poll in east Belfast
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  Alliance leader Naomi Long has been elected in east Belfast, after she received 7,610 first preference votes. “It's the first time she's managed to top the poll, she missed out last time to Joanne Bunting of the DUP by less than 100 votes, this time a ...
  East Belfast: Alliance's Naomi Long re-elected after topping the pollthe Irish News
  Mini exit poll in East Belfast suggests strong DUP and Alliance voteBelfast Ne
  
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• Northern Ireland Assembly election results - Alliance party's Naomi Long tops East Belfast poll - Belfast Telegraph

  03-03-2017 15:39
  
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  Northern Ireland Assembly election results - Alliance party's Naomi Long tops East Belfast poll
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  NI Assembly Election 2017 Count at Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast for Belfast East, Belfast North, Belfast South and Belfast West constituencies. Alliance party leader and eat Belfast candidate Naomi Long(centre) celebrates with party colleagues ...
  NI Assembly: Sinn Féin's Órlaithí Flynn tops poll in Belfast WestIrish Times
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• Advice issued to Irish immigrants in US

  03-03-2017 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An organisation that represents immigrant groups has issued new advice to Irish people in the US. following changes in immigration enforcement policy under President Donald Trump.
  
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• Congratulations to Chip Wick of Northport on his recent purchase of...

  03-03-2017 14:59
  From left to right, Peggy Williams of Gateway Title, Attorney Lee Woodward, Jr., Chip Wick and Realtor Fran Riley of United Realty. Congratulations to Chip Wick of Northport on his recent purchase of 225 Northport Avenue in Belfast.
  
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• Walled Off Hotel: West Bank establishment featuring Banksy artwork has 'world's worst view'

  03-03-2017 14:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The owner of a guest house packed with the elusive artist Banksy's work has opened the doors of his West Bank establishment to the media, showcasing its unique "worst view in the world".
  
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• Ivor Bell medical reports delayed in Jean McConville murder case

  03-03-2017 13:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Medical reports are not yet ready on a veteran republican charged in connection with the IRA murder of a mother-of-10, a lawyer told a court.
  
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• Michaella McCollum 'in advanced talks' to star on Big Brother with fellow drug mule Melissa Reid

  03-03-2017 13:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Drugs mule Michaella McCollum and accomplice Melissa Reid are in talks to star on Big Brother, according to reports.
  
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• SSE Airtricity to put up gas prices by more than 7%

  03-03-2017 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SSE Airtricity announces it is to raise gas prices by more than 7% from the end of March.
  
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• Internet was taken down by a typo at Amazon's web services, company says

  03-03-2017 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Amazon accidentally took down large swathes of the internet with just one typo.
  
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• SSE Airtricity gas price to soar by an inflation-busting 7.6% in Northern Ireland

  03-03-2017 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SSE Airtricity has announced an inflation-bustng 7.6%  price rise for gas.
  
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• Northern Ireland government breached duty to adopt Irish language strategy, rules Belfast judge - Belfast Telegraph

  03-03-2017 12:47
  
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  Northern Ireland government breached duty to adopt Irish language strategy, rules Belfast judge
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  The Northern Ireland Executive has failed in its legal duty to adopt an Irish language strategy, a High Court judge ruled today. Mr Justice Maguire held the administration to be in breach of a requirement imposed under decade-old legislation. He said ...and more »
  
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• The Belfast Baby Rave is back and here's how to get tickets - Belfast Live

  03-03-2017 12:33
  
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  The Belfast Baby Rave is back and here's how to get tickets
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  A special baby rave event is returning to Belfast later this month due to demand. The fun-filled disco event for babies and their parents is part of the Belfast Children's Festival which runs from March 10-15. A team of dance leaders, together with the ...
  
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• David Black murder: Damien McLaughlin appears in court

  03-03-2017 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Damien McLaughlin, charged in connection with the 2012 murder of a prison officer, is remanded in custody until 20 March.
  
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• Mum's tears as Larne teen fined over cannabis at training centre

  03-03-2017 12:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mum wept in court as her teenage son was fined £200 for possessing cannabis which was detected when he was found to be slurring his words at the premises of Oriel Training.
  
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• Man banned from every Lidl shop in Northern Ireland

  03-03-2017 11:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been banned from every Lidl store in Northern Ireland as part of bail conditions after he was charged with stealing a £13.50 bottle of vodka from one of their outlets.
  
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• Ed Sheeran's new album reveals his Northern Irish roots - Belfast Live

  03-03-2017 11:34
  
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  Ed Sheeran's new album reveals his Northern Irish roots
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  The singer-songwriter released his latest album ÷ on Friday, and there are two very clear references to his Northern Irish heritage. Sheeran recently revealed in an interview that his dad's dad, his grandfather was from Belfast, and in a track on his ...and more »
  
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• Craigavon 'most desirable place to live' - Royal Mail

  03-03-2017 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craigavon is the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland, according to a Royal Mail study.
  
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• Irish Cup quarter-finals: Linfield prepare for 'massive' tie with Crusaders

  03-03-2017 10:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Linfield striker Andrew Waterworth says his side's season probably hinges on Saturday's Irish Cup quarter-final against Crusaders.
  
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• Newspaper review: Election fever, Costa Del Craigavon

  03-03-2017 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The election dominates the front pages of Friday's papers, with plenty of polling pictures and analysis.
  
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• Belfast children's home boss beat girl with sandal and pole in regular attacks, court told - Belfast Telegraph

  03-03-2017 10:09
  
  Belfast children's home boss beat girl with sandal and pole in regular attacks, court told
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  A former resident of a Belfast children's home has told a jury she was beaten with a wooden sandal and pole during repeated attacks by a senior staff member. The alleged victim, who was in the care of Bawnmore Children's Home during the mid-1970s, ...
  
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• Women scarred by Northern Ireland Troubles tell anguished stories

  03-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Women who suffered during the Troubles have told their stories in a new book.
  
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• Man pleads not guilty to stealing cash atLarne British Legion

  03-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of stealing £2,700 in an alleged "breach of trust" case at a Co Antrim Royal British Legion is denying the charges.
  
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• Four men injured in road crash near Ballymoney

  03-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men were rushed to hospital last night after two-vehicle road traffic collision in north Antrim.
  
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• Fuel plant arson put Downpatrick in danger, say police

  03-03-2017 09:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police last night praised the Northern Ireland Fire & Service heroes who extinguished a blazing oil tanker just yards from three massive oil silos and tons of combustible waste in a Downpatrick fuel recycling plant.
  
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• Watch live: Man speaks from the grave in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  03-03-2017 09:47
  
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  Watch live: Man speaks from the grave in Belfast
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  Dubliner John Edwards is to be buried at Willowfield Parish Church on Wednesday at 2pm. The difference with this funeral is that the 62-year-old is alive and kicking and will be broadcasting before, during and after his 72 hours in the dirt. It's part ...
  Man buried alive in East Belfast to help spread an important messageBelfast Live
  Man buried alive in Belfast is 'speaking from the grave'Telegraph.co.uk
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• Leicester City consider Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill for manager job

  03-03-2017 09:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is being considered for the vacant manager's job at Leicester City.
  
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• Palace told to reject plan to name Northern Ireland park after Prince William

  03-03-2017 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Buckingham Palace has been told to reject a proposal to name a Newtownabbey play park in honour of Prince William, the Belfast Telegraph has learned.
  
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• Derry City Football Club begins new season in Buncrana

  03-03-2017 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The small seaside town of Buncrana will host Derry City Football Club's first home game of the season.
  
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• Two-thirds of NI people would back soft opt-out option, survey reveals

  03-03-2017 09:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nearly two-thirds of people are in favour of a soft opt-out system for organ donation in Northern Ireland, a survey has found.
  
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• Lisa McHugh helping to put the cool back into country music

  03-03-2017 09:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Singer Lisa McHugh has said she is blazing a trail for aspiring female stars as the country music scene becomes "more cool".
  
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• Armagh family firm Stevenson ceases trading with loss of 33 jobs as bid to find a buyer fails

  03-03-2017 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 30 jobs have been lost after Co Armagh mechanical installation firm Maurice Stevenson Ltd ceased trading, it has emerged.
  
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• Nowhere to run: As paramilitary threats grow on daily basis, many victims are left in frightening state of limbo

  03-03-2017 09:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victims campaigners last night branded the system for dealing with paramilitary threats "mayhem", claiming terrified families don't know where to turn.
  
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• Spanish club honours Irish hero

  03-03-2017 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A bronze bust of football pioneer Patrick O'Connell will be on show in Seville.
  
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