Belfast news

• Man arrested after searches by PSNI investigating drugs offences in Belfast

  08-03-2017 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old man has been arrested by officers investigating drugs offences in Belfast and Holywood.
  
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• Newly-qualified teachers scheme is suspended

  08-03-2017 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A scheme to bring newly-qualified teachers into the workforce has been suspended
  
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• Jamie Conlan aim to stay on track for world title with Paddy Barnes also on Belfast bill

  08-03-2017 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Conlan aims to stay on track for world title as he boxes on a Belfast bill on Friday which also includes Paddy Barnes.
  
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• Stormont talks: Charlie Flanagan joins negotiations

  08-03-2017 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie Flanagan warns talks to restore Stormont's institutions are operating under a "tight time frame".
  
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• Fire at Dublin women's refuge kills four

  08-03-2017 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman and three children die following a fire at a women's refuge in Dublin.
  
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• Murder suspect Michael Lawrence Smith freed by mistake

  08-03-2017 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A "dangerous" murder suspect is on the run after being released from a Northern Ireland prison by mistake.
  
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• James Ellis bridge dedicated to late Z Cars actor

  08-03-2017 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new bridge dedicated to the late James Ellis opens close to his home in east Belfast.
  
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• No remorse from carer Phyllis Peacock who stole cash from dying woman

  08-03-2017 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A family have welcomed a 10-month jail term for a home help who stole up to £1,500 from their 87-year-old mother.
  
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• Shock as Belfast City Council brands pro-choice rally organisers a 'dissident republican group'

  08-03-2017 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Green Party councillor has told of her shock after Belfast City Council mistakenly described those behind a pro-choice abortion rally at city hall as a "dissident republican group".
  
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• NI Executive to receive extra £120m after budget

  08-03-2017 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The NI Executive is to receive a small amount of additional funding as a result of the budget.
  
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• Arlene Foster: Sinn Fein must not try to influence other parties on ministers

  08-03-2017 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Fein it is "dangerous" to dictate to other parties who they should nominate for government positions.
  
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• Church 'should give hospitals to state', says Martin

  08-03-2017 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hospital sites owned by the Catholic Church in Ireland should be handed over to the state, says opposition leader.
  
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• Why aren't more women in science jobs?

  08-03-2017 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women make up just 21% of the UK’s STEM workforce - jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  
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• Police name man who died in Coleraine road accident as Jim McCollum

  08-03-2017 16:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pensioner has died following a road crash in Co Londonderry yesterday.
  
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• Cat suffers severe injuries after being caught in trap in Newtownabbey

  08-03-2017 15:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cat has suffered severe injuries after being caught in a trap in the Newtownabbey area.
  
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• Pianist who battled depression hails 'support' from Lottery funding

  08-03-2017 14:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruth McGinley was only two years old when it became apparent she was destined for stardom.
  
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• Joe Schmidt rejects notion Ireland will target George North's defence

  08-03-2017 14:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Schmidt has insisted Ireland would be playing with fire by seeking to exploit George North's criticised defence in Friday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Wales.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: Ireland unchanged for Wales game as Garry Ringrose is retained

  08-03-2017 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Schmidt names an unchanged Ireland team for Friday's Six Nations game against Wales as Garry Ringrose stays at centre.
  
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• Suspended sentence for cattle dealer who defrauded 83-year-old farmer

  08-03-2017 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A County Tyrone cattle dealer who defrauded an 83-year-old farmer is spared jail.
  
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• Police alert: 'Dangerous' man accused of murder on the loose in Northern Ireland

  08-03-2017 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help after a "dangerous" man accused of murder and with an extensive history of violence was released from prison by mistake.
  
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• Man dies in Coleraine after car crashes into tree

  08-03-2017 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s has died after a car crashed into a tree in County Londonderry.
  
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• Godfather refused bail to attend nephew's christening

  08-03-2017 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man facing charges arising from a stabbing in the west of the city was refused bail on Wednesday to attend his nephew's christening in the role of Godfather.
  
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• Ireland beaten by Afghanistan in T20 opener in India

  08-03-2017 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland start the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan with a six-wicket defeat in India on Wednesday.
  
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• Firmus Energy to raise gas prices by more than 12%

  08-03-2017 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The price increase, from the end of March, means the average householder will see bills rise by £61 a year.
  
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• Traffic alert: Belfast Shore Road closed at Seaview following crash

  08-03-2017 13:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Shore Road into Belfast has been closed in both directions following a crash.
  
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• Schalk van der Merwe: South African prop will join Ulster in the summer

  08-03-2017 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster sign prop Schalk van der Merwe on a two-year deal with the South African moving to the province this summer.
  
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• Baby news: Belfast councillor Julie-Anne announces pregnancy with partner Kerry

  08-03-2017 12:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast councillor Julie-Anne Corr-Johnson has announced she is pregnant.
  
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• Grants help police crack down on speeding, impaired drivers

  08-03-2017 12:05
  Local police are stepping up speeding and impaired driving patrols in coming months in an effort to slow drivers down and prevent crashes. This year, Belfast Police Department applied for and received $10,000 from the state Bureau of Highway Safety specifically for speed enforcement details, Chief Mike McFadden said.
  
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• Budget Live: Hammond slaps levy of 18p and 24p per litre on soft drinks

  08-03-2017 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Setting out his plans for the UK economy in his debut Budget Chancellor Philip Hammond said it would "build the foundations of a stronger, fairer, more global Britain".
  
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• Police officer struck by car in Tyrone

  08-03-2017 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer is struck by a car that failed to stop for officers in County Tyrone.
  
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• Live Premier League score: Manchester City v Stoke - tables, results & fixtures - Pep not happy at price of players

  08-03-2017 10:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed concern about the price of English players.
  
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• Car set on fire outside Belfast nightclub

  08-03-2017 10:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car has been set on fire outside a Belfast nightclub.
  
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• Tyrone police slam 'reckless driver' after officer hit by car

  08-03-2017 10:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer has been hit by a car in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Bird flu: Poultry section of Balmoral show cancelled

  08-03-2017 10:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society cancels poultry section of Balmoral Show due to bird flu concerns.
  
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• Online threat

  08-03-2017 09:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenager's death after taking drugs, an online threat and a dad's shoelace skills make the headlines.
  
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• Woman and two girls killed in Dublin apartment fire

  08-03-2017 09:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman and two young girls have died following an apartment fire in Ireland.
  
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• Pregnant woman and three children killed in Dublin flat fire

  08-03-2017 09:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pregnant mother, her daughter and two other children have died in an apartment fire in Ireland.
  
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• Deaths of mother and two children in fire 'devastate' domestic violence charity

  08-03-2017 09:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A charity that supports domestic violence victims has said it is devastated over the deaths of a young mother and two toddlers in a fire at a housing complex it runs.
  
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• James Nesbitt up for award for The Secret killer dentist role

  08-03-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleraine actor James Nesbitt has been shortlisted for the prestigious best actor award for his critically-acclaimed portrayal of killer dentist Colin Howell in the ITV drama, The Secret.
  
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• Firmus 12% gas price rise adds £61 annual bills

  08-03-2017 09:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gas supplier Firmus has announced a 12.2% price hike for its Northern Ireland 80,000 customers - the second energy giant to bump up bills in five days.
  
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• Belfast's Crumlin Road court to become hotel - sold to Signature Living

  08-03-2017 09:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast's Crumlin Road courthouse has finally been sold and will be turned into a new hotel, it can be revealed.
  
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• Belfast city hall lockdown after dissidents protest threat - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2017 09:09
  
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  Belfast city hall lockdown after dissidents protest threat
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  The PSNI will mount a major security operation at Belfast City Hall tonight as dissident republicans gather to protest against a police officer addressing a meeting on cyber safety. Stock image. The PSNI will mount a major security operation at Belfast ...
  
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• Belfast city hall lockdown after dissidents protest threat

  08-03-2017 09:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI will mount a major security operation at Belfast City Hall tonight as dissident republicans gather to protest against a police officer addressing a meeting on cyber safety.
  
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• Tragic Caitlin McVeigh-Conlon's mum in drug warning after Belfast teen killed by cocaine and ecstasy

  08-03-2017 09:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A heartbroken mum yesterday pleaded with young people to stay away from drugs a year after her beloved daughter was killed by cocaine and ecstasy.
  
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• Tragic Caitlin McVeigh-Conlon's mum in drug warning after Belfast teen killed by cocaine and ecstasy - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2017 09:04
  
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  Tragic Caitlin McVeigh-Conlon's mum in drug warning after Belfast teen killed by cocaine and ecstasy
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  A heartbroken mum yesterday pleaded with young people to stay away from drugs a year after her beloved daughter was killed by cocaine and ecstasy. Caitlin McVeigh-Conlon, who had a six-month-old daughter, was just 18 when she accidentally overdosed ...and more »
  
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• DUP must wake up the sleeping voters if it wants to save the Union

  08-03-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are four indictments against the DUP as led by Arlene Foster. These have not cost her actual votes but they have fired up others, who might have stayed at home on polling day, to rally against her.
  
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• Circling wagons and shouting 'Gerry Adams is behind you' just doesn't work anymore

  08-03-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster unionism has its roots in the mantra 'United We Stand: Divided We Fall.' And it was a mantra that held unionism - although there were always dissident voices - together until the mid-1960s.
  
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• David Gordon: Challenge for republicans is to find way to do constructive politics with unionists

  08-03-2017 08:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A great deal of the post-election focus has understandably been on how the DUP should respond to the dramatic results.
  
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