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• Westminster attack: Theresa May's statement following Cobra meeting - 'Forces of evil will not be allowed to drive us apart'

  22-03-2017 22:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has chaired a meeting of the Government's emergency Cobra committee to discuss the immediate response to the bloody incident at the Palace of Westminster.
  
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• 'Substantial quantities' of drugs found in raids

  22-03-2017 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PSNI seize "a substantial quantities of illegal drugs" in three raids across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Ibrahim Halawa's family call for legal action against Egypt

  22-03-2017 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish prisoner's family ask Irish government to take international legal action against Egypt.
  
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• Martin McGuinness a 'statesman', says Sir Nigel Hamilton

  22-03-2017 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin McGuinness became a "statesman", says a former head of the Civil Service in Northern Ireland.
  
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• A minute's applause to be held as tribute to Derry City skipper Ryan McBride prior to Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Norway

  22-03-2017 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A minute's applause will be held prior to Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Norway in Belfast this weekend as a tribute to Derry City skipper Ryan McBride.
  
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• A minute's applause to be held as tribute to Derry City skipper Ryan McBride

  22-03-2017 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A minute's applause will be held prior to Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Norway in Belfast this weekend as a tribute to Derry City skipper Ryan McBride.
  
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• Strabane explosion was 'attempt to kill PSNI officers'

  22-03-2017 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An explosion in Strabane, County Tyrone, was an attempt to kill police officers, says the PSNI.
  
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• Gerry Adams: Sinn Fein opposed to any extension of Monday’s deadline to save Stormont power-sharing institutions

  22-03-2017 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said that his party is opposed to any extension of the talks deadline.
  
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• Brexit negotiator Barnier 'attentive' to NI

  22-03-2017 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The European Commission will be attentive to anything that could 'weaken peace' in NI, says its chief Brexit negotiator.
  
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• Westminster Bridge terror incident: Woman and police officer dead, knifeman shot, French school students among injured

  22-03-2017 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer and a pedestrian have been killed after a knifeman brought terror to the heart of London, mowing down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge then stabbing a policeman before being shot by armed officers.
  
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• London attack: Four dead, French school students more than 20 others injured in Westminster Bridge terror incident

  22-03-2017 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four people, including an armed police officer, have been killed after a knifeman brought terror to the heart of London, mowing down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge then stabbing a policeman before being shot by armed officers.
  
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• London attack: Five dead and 40 others injured in Westminster Bridge terror incident

  22-03-2017 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A total of five people, including the attacker, have died and around 40 others have been injured after a man mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and stabbed a policeman before being shot by armed officers.
  
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• Assembly remembers Martin McGuinness

  22-03-2017 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A special Assembly sitting remembers the former deputy first minister, who died on Tuesday, aged 66.
  
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• McGuinness traitor remark 'extraordinary' - Hugh Orde

  22-03-2017 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin McGuinness' denunciation of dissident republicans as traitors is described as extraordinary by Sir Hugh Orde.
  
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• Killeavy Castle restoration project receives £1m grant

  22-03-2017 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A plan to develop a luxury hotel in County Armagh benefits from a grant of almost £1m from Invest NI.
  
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• Unionist estate respectful after Martin McGuinness death, says community worker

  22-03-2017 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Most residents at the unionist Fountain housing estate in Londonderry are respectful following Martin McGuinness's death, a community worker said.
  
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• Residents at unionist housing estate 'want to respect Martin McGuinness's death'

  22-03-2017 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Most residents at the unionist Fountain housing estate in Londonderry wish to respect Martin McGuinness's death, a community worker said.
  
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• Strabane explosion an 'attempt to kill police officers'

  22-03-2017 15:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said an explosion in Strabane was an attempt to kill officers.
  
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• US State Department pays tribute to Martin McGuinness

  22-03-2017 15:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US State Department has paid tribute to Martin McGuinness following his death.
  
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• Wreckage of crashed helicopter R116 found off Mayo coast

  22-03-2017 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 is found off the Mayo coast, officials say.
  
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• Ammo in wardrobe student's conviction upheld

  22-03-2017 14:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A college student jailed for having an explosive substance and ammunition at his rented border bungalow has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction.
  
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• Irish Coast Guard helicopter crash: Wreckage found off Co Mayo coast

  22-03-2017 14:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 has been found off the Co Mayo coast.
  
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• RTÉ - Irish broadcaster cutting 200 jobs in restructuring move

  22-03-2017 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 200 jobs are to go at Irish broadcaster RTÉ as part of restructuring plans.
  
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• Martin McGuinness death: Northern Ireland Assembly marks passing of veteran republican

  22-03-2017 12:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Assembly paid its respect to Martin McGuinness.
  
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• Baroness Paisley: I had a feeling to text Martin McGuinness the day before he died and his moving visit to their Belfast home after Ian's death

  22-03-2017 12:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Baroness Paisley has told how she sent a text to Martin McGuinness the day before he died because she had a "strange feeling".
  
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• Arlene Foster should go to Martin McGuinness' funeral, says IRA victim's sister Ann Travers

  22-03-2017 10:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster should go to Martin McGuinness' funeral, the sister of an IRA victim has said.
  
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• Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran dies aged 83

  22-03-2017 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Liverpool captain and coach Ronnie Moran has died, aged 83.
  
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• 'Loud bang' sparks Strabane security alert

  22-03-2017 10:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said a security alert in Strabane is likely to continue to lunchtime after reports of a loud bang in the area.
  
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• Financial firm’s documents found in Bangor alley

  22-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of discarded financial documents have been found scattered in a Bangor alleyway.
  
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• Belfast birthday boy John McGeown (103) still feeling chipper - Belfast Telegraph

  22-03-2017 09:56
  
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  Belfast birthday boy John McGeown (103) still feeling chipper
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  One of Northern Ireland's oldest men - John McGeown - celebrated his 103rd birthday yesterday by tucking into a fish supper at a famous Belfast chippy that's the same age as him. Mr McGeown, who was given a bus tour of Belfast as a birthday treat, ...
  
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• Belfast birthday boy John McGeown (103) still feeling chipper

  22-03-2017 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Northern Ireland's oldest men - John McGeown - celebrated his 103rd birthday yesterday by tucking into a fish supper at a famous Belfast chippy that's the same age as him.
  
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• Rising number back call to ban smacking children: Poll

  22-03-2017 09:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A majority of people in Northern Ireland would like to see the law changed to make it illegal for parents to smack their children, a survey has shown.
  
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• Derry City squad pay moving tribute to 'irreplaceable' captain Ryan McBride

  22-03-2017 09:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Heartbroken Derry City players paid tribute to their "irreplaceable" captain Ryan McBride yesterday, vowing to keep making him proud.
  
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• British Legion distances itself from Army veterans' legal campaign

  22-03-2017 09:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former UUP election candidate has criticised the Royal British Legion (RBL) for asking its members to avoid linking the association to events organised by Justice for Northern Ireland Veterans.
  
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• Ardglass dad Neil Rooney dies in Belfast harbour accident

  22-03-2017 09:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a father-of-two who was killed in a work accident in the Belfast Harbour Estate.
  
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