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• Ulster clinch victory over Newport Gwent Dragons 27-17

  24-03-2017 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster enjoyed a rare win at Rodney Parade but had to overcome both a yellow and red card to beat Dragons by a score of 27-17.
  
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• Irish president given shirt as tribute to Derry City captain

  24-03-2017 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Irish president is presented with a Wales football team shirt in memory of Ryan McBride.
  
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• Ireland midfielder James McClean wears number five jersey in honour of late Derry City captain Ryan McBride

  24-03-2017 21:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean is honouring the late Derry City captain Ryan McBride by wearing the number five jersey for the clash against Wales.
  
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• Hilary Clinton moved to tears by former US president's eulogy at McGuinness funeral

  24-03-2017 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hilary Clinton has said she was moved to tears by the speech made by her husband, former US president Bill Clinton, at Martin McGuinness's funeral.
  
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• Patricia Sprague

  24-03-2017 20:09
  Patricia May Sprague, 67, of Morrill, died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, March 20, 2017, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. Born Dec. 6, 1949, in Belfast, she was predeceased by her parents, Osborne and Priscilla Murphy of Waldo.
  
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• Chances of multi-party NI executive 'fading', Naomi Long says

  24-03-2017 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sinn Féin accuses the government of denying "access to justice" for Troubles victims' families as talks to save Stormont reach a "critical time".
  
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• Bus Éireann strike: Cross-border services affected

  24-03-2017 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some cross-border bus services are cancelled due to industrial action in the Republic of Ireland.
  
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• Judge criticises 'systemic' underfunding of Police Ombudsman

  24-03-2017 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge says 'persistent underfunding' is hampering the work of the NI Police Ombudsman
  
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• Stormont talks: Sinn Fein accuses Government of delaying deal on legacy issues as deadline looms

  24-03-2017 19:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The British Government has been accused of delaying a deal on addressing the legacy of the conflict as Northern Ireland negotiations reach a critical stage.
  
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• Irish Coast Guard helicopter crash: Divers find 'black box' recording device of Rescue 116

  24-03-2017 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Divers have recovered the 'black box' recording device of the tragic helicopter Rescue 116.
  
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• Brewing row

  24-03-2017 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A package containing a notorious monks' brew alongside the chocolate treat has been branded "highly irresponsible".
  
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• Robin Swann to make UUP leadership bid following Mike Nesbitt resignation

  24-03-2017 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has announced he will contest the UUP's leadership election following Mike Nesbitt's resignation.
  
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• Two boys injured in Craigavon petrol bomb attack

  24-03-2017 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two boys are injured in a petrol bomb attack in Craigavon, County Armagh, it is understood.
  
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• Keith and Caroline Baker to be sentenced for 'sex slave' crimes

  24-03-2017 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A married couple who pleaded guilty to a catalogue of horrific sexual assaults on a woman they kept as a virtual prisoner will be sentenced in April.
  
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• Northern Ireland's Conor Washington encouraged by Norway's depleted defence

  24-03-2017 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Norway's depleted defence has given Conor Washington plenty of encouragement for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier this Sunday.
  
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• Exploded Strabane device was 'roadside bomb with command wire'

  24-03-2017 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A device that exploded in County Tyrone was "a roadside bomb with a command wire attached", police say.
  
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• I was wrong to say Martin McGuinness funeral would be provo fest: Belfast councillor McGimpsey

  24-03-2017 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast city councillor Chris McGimpsey has said he was wrong to say the funeral for Martin McGuinness would become a "provo fest".
  
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• PSNI officer convicted for perverting course of justice when fabricating interview notes during crash probe

  24-03-2017 16:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer has been convicted of perverting the course of justice after a Police Ombudsman investigation found that he fabricated interview notes during an investigation into a road traffic collision
  
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• Republic of Ireland v Wales: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, where can I watch it?

  24-03-2017 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales will be determined to beat the Republic of Ireland, Group D's leaders, as they try to give their hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup a much-needed boost.
  
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• Weekly newspaper review: Martin McGuinness dominates headlines

  24-03-2017 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reaction to the death and funeral of Martin McGuinness is at the forefront in the local papers.
  
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• Danielle McLaughlin: Goa murder victim repatriated

  24-03-2017 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The body of an Irish woman raped and murdered in India is returned to Dublin.
  
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• Judge 'deeply disturbed' by case of man (62) making sexual comments to teen boy in Foyle bus depot toilets

  24-03-2017 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A judge has described as deeply disturbing the case of a 62-year-old man who admitted making sexual comments to a 17-year-old boy as the youth was urinating in the male toilets of a Londonderry bus depot.
  
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• The people of Belfast stand with you: Lord Mayor's tribute to Westminster terror attack victims

  24-03-2017 14:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A book of condolence for the victims of the Westminster terror attack has been opened at Belfast City Hall.
  
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• Concern over 'fake' drink driving tests recorded by Irish police

  24-03-2017 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Almost 1m drink-driving tests recorded by Irish police did not actually take place, it is claimed.
  
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• Man accused of attempted murder of former leading loyalist Darren Moore in bar granted bail

  24-03-2017 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of attempting to murder a former leading loyalist in a barroom attack has been granted High Court bail.
  
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• Brexit: UK and EU seek alternative to hard Irish border

  24-03-2017 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UK and EU seek alternatives to a hard Irish border post-Brexit.
  
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• Your pictures on BBC News NI

  24-03-2017 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A selection of the pictures you have sent us this week.
  
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• Newry man Cooney avoids jail over glass attack at exclusive Belfast restaurant

  24-03-2017 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down father-of-three who threw a glass at a man during a birthday party at an exclusive Belfast restaurant narrowly avoided prison.
  
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• CPR/AED Class

  24-03-2017 13:28
  Maine Guide and Wilderness EMT Nancy Zane offers American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED class with two-year certification. Waldo County Technical Center, 1022 Waterville Road, Belfast.
  
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• Afghans win series against Ireland

  24-03-2017 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Afghanistan clinch a 3-2 one-day series win over Ireland as Rahmat Shah's century helps secure a seven-wicket victory in India.
  
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• Week in Pictures: Belfast FAM trip, FAM trip to Dublin and Unicorn party - CIT Magazine

  24-03-2017 12:23
  
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  Week in Pictures: Belfast FAM trip, FAM trip to Dublin and Unicorn party
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  Industry events this week include a FAM trip to Belfast, a Dublin FAM and Unicorn's client party. 1 of 29. Previous; Next. Belfast FAM trip. Belfast's FAM trip last week (16-17 March) saw over 100 delegates, including events planners, gather at Belfast ...
  
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• Man arrested over attempted murder bid on police officers in Strabane

  24-03-2017 12:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane.
  
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• Lord Mayor visits the White House on St. Patrick’s Day

  24-03-2017 11:37
  
  
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• Person injured in 'extremely reckless' Craigavon petrol bomb attack

  24-03-2017 11:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A house has been damaged in Craigavon following a petrol bomb attack which left a person injured.
  
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• Woman threatened at knife point during armed robbery at Co Antrim shop

  24-03-2017 11:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman was left shaken after being threatened at knife point during an armed robbery at a shop in Co Antrim.
  
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• Students rate Queen's University Belfast experience in Top 10 UK survey - Belfast Telegraph

  24-03-2017 10:04
  
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  Students rate Queen's University Belfast experience in Top 10 UK survey
  Belfast Telegraph
  Queen's University Belfast is one of the best in the United Kingdom for atmosphere, social life and quality of lectures - and Ulster University is catching up. That's according to the latest Times Higher Education UK Student Experience Survey which ...and more »
  
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• You've got until October to lose the pounds as 'thrupenny bit' makes comeback

  24-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The pound in your pocket is soon going to be worth a lot less. That's because the Royal Mint is launching a new shiny 12-sided £1 coin next Tuesday to supersede the current round pound.
  
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• Students rate Queen's University Belfast experience in Top 10 UK survey

  24-03-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Queen's University Belfast is one of the best in the United Kingdom for atmosphere, social life and quality of lectures - and Ulster University is catching up.
  
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