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• East Belfast mural delivers a positive punch to lads lacking hope for the future - Belfast Live

  12-03-2017 22:46
  
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  East Belfast mural delivers a positive punch to lads lacking hope for the future
  Belfast Live
  Dogged by anxieties and low levels of self-worth, fewer than 20% of them leave school with five passes at GCSE and the knock-on effect for some will last a life-time. But three young men from East Belfast have shown that taking a leap of faith into the ...
  
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• Elite League: Belfast win to keep title hopes alive as Cardiff lose in Sheffield

  12-03-2017 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belfast Giants beat Nottingham 5-2 to keep their Elite League title hopes alive as leaders Cardiff lose 6-2 in Sheffield.
  
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• Flights between Belfast and Isle of Man to resume after new carrier found - BBC News

  12-03-2017 20:40
  
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  Flights between Belfast and Isle of Man to resume after new carrier found
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  Direct flights between the Isle of Man and Belfast will resume on Monday. All direct flights were cancelled on Saturday, after the "virtual airline" Citywing went into liquidation. Some passengers who flew to Belfast on Friday were left stranded, and ...
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• Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can on target as Liverpool rally to beat Burnley

  12-03-2017 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool consolidated fourth spot in the Premier League with a come-from-behind 2-1 home victory over Burnley.
  
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• Family's Titanic search for model ship built by East Belfast dad - Belfast Live

  12-03-2017 19:11
  
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  Family's Titanic search for model ship built by East Belfast dad
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  The family of a Titanic enthusiast who built a five foot replica of the world famous ship are trying to track the model down. Billy Young, who passed away seven years ago, spent two years creating his own fully radio controlled version of the doomed ...
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter over death of Paul Curran in Lurgan

  12-03-2017 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the death of 29-year-old Paul Curran who was found dead at a house in Lurgan have charged a man with manslaughter.
  
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• Grief and injustice

  12-03-2017 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mother of a soldier killed by dissident republicans speaks of the pain of injustice and grief eight years on.
  
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• Barman seriously injured after assault by gang in Carrickfergus - three arrests

  12-03-2017 18:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being assaulted by a gang at a pub in Carrickfergus.
  
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• Belfast and Newcastle air routes rescued - Isle of Man Today

  12-03-2017 18:19
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  Eastern Airways has moved quickly to rescue two routes to the island, following Citywing's liquidation. The UK regional airline, which operated services to the island between 2004 and 2009, will secure the future of services to Newcastle and Belfast ...
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• Comic Con: Jim Duggan and Doctor Who stars join fans in Belfast ... - Belfast Telegraph

  12-03-2017 17:48
  
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  Comic Con: Jim Duggan and Doctor Who stars join fans in Belfast ...
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  Morgan lawless (Harley Quinn) at Comic Con at the Titanic exhibition centre on Sunday, with people dressed up as the favourite super heroes at the weekend.and more »
  
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• Comic Con: Jim Duggan and Doctor Who stars join fans in Belfast and Liverpool [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  12-03-2017 17:48
  
  Comic Con: Jim Duggan and Doctor Who stars join fans in Belfast and Liverpool [Photos]
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  Morgan lawless (Harley Quinn) at Comic Con at the Titanic exhibition centre on Sunday. 45 45 Morgan lawless (Harley Quinn) at Comic Con at the Titanic exhibition centre on Sunday, with people dressed up as the favourite super heroes at the weekend.and more »
  
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• Police appeal for missing 18-year-old Dean Millar last seen in Derry

  12-03-2017 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and the family of missing 18-year-old man Dean Millar are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
  
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• Mike Nesbitt reveals biggest regret as UUP leader as he gives final speech to party executive

  12-03-2017 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mike Nesbitt has given his final leader's speech to the Ulster Unionist Party Executive after he dramatically resigned as leader following a dismal showing at the election.
  
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• Brother of missing man John Conconnan believes human remains discovered in Derry is that of sibling

  12-03-2017 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The brother of a missing man has said he believes human remains found on the outskirts of Londonderry are those of his sibling John Concannon.
  
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• Line Of Duty moves to BBC One as Thandie Newton joins cast

  12-03-2017 16:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The wait for new episodes of Line Of Duty will end on March 26.
  
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• Elderly woman fends off intruders in her west Belfast home

  12-03-2017 16:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An elderly woman has been treated for shock and a cut to her head after she fended off would-be burglars from her west Belfast home.
  
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• Man stabbed in chest and back at party in Donaghadee

  12-03-2017 16:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed at a party in Donaghadee.
  
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• Pensioner chases armed intruders from her Belfast home - Belfast Live

  12-03-2017 15:51
  
  Belfast Live
  Pensioner chases armed intruders from her Belfast home
  Belfast Live
  A brave pensioner warded off two would-be burglars who broke into her house in the early hours. One of the intruders was armed with a screwdriver during the incident, which happened at around 2am in West Belfast. A PSNI spokesman confirmed: ...
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• Brokenshire cancels US trip to focus on Stormont talks

  12-03-2017 15:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has cancelled his trip to Washington to concentrate on critical talks to save powersharing at Stormont.
  
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• Donald Trump to be pressed by Enda Kenny over illegal Irish in US

  12-03-2017 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Enda Kenny says he will press Donald Trump over the future of illegal Irish immigrants in the US.
  
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• Protestant leader may step aside for new Belfast unity deal - PBS NewsHour

  12-03-2017 14:31
  
  PBS NewsHour
  Protestant leader may step aside for new Belfast unity deal
  PBS NewsHour
  Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster stands on the steps of Parliament Buildings after becoming Northern Ireland's first minister, Belfast January 5, 2016. Photo by Cathal McNaughton/Reuters. DUBLIN — The senior Protestant politician in ...
  'Smash Sinn Fein' election approach was a failure: PaisleyBelfast Newsletter
  James Brokenshire cancels Washington trip to focus on Stormont talksBelfast Liv
  
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• Rea opens up 30-point lead in Superbike World Championship after Thailand double

  12-03-2017 14:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea opened up a 30-point lead in the Superbike World Championship after continuing his perfect start to the season in Thailand.
  
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• Man with apparent stab wounds dies in Galway

  12-03-2017 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died in Galway following an apparent stabbing.
  
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• Sister Sledge star Joni dies aged 60

  12-03-2017 12:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joni Sledge, who with her sisters recorded the defining dance anthem We Are Family, has died aged 60, the band's representative said.
  
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• Dozens killed after Ethiopia rubbish dump landslide

  12-03-2017 12:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  At least 46 people have been killed after a mountain of rubbish gave way at a massive dump on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital.
  
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• Arlene Foster: Discussions still ongoing for First Minister nominee and why Brexit is 'biggest challenge since end of Second World War'

  12-03-2017 11:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has said the snap Assembly election was "never about me" and that the DUP have not yet decided who will be put forward as the nomination for First Minister.
  
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• Madeleine McCann: police given funds to extend probe for another six months

  12-03-2017 11:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted thousands of pounds to extend the search for a further six months.
  
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• Barman seriously injured after assault by gang in Carrickfergus

  12-03-2017 11:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being assaulted by a gang at a pub in Carrickfergus.
  
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• Belfast hangover cures: 9 places to go (and what to have) - Belfast Live

  12-03-2017 11:05
  
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  Belfast hangover cures: 9 places to go (and what to have)
  Belfast Live
  We all have those cravings after a big night out although sometimes it's just all about making the pain and hurt of a hangover go away. And if you're feeling a little worse for wear this morning, here are 7 suggestions for places in Belfast that you ...
  
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• NI 'needs more investment in skills' says businessman Gavin Killeen

  12-03-2017 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leading businessman calls for more investment to provide the workforce needed to grow the economy.
  
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