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• West Belfast mum releases photos of son in a coma after taking Lyrica drug as warning to young people - Belfast Live

  13-04-2017 22:52
  
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  West Belfast mum releases photos of son in a coma after taking Lyrica drug as warning to young people
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  A Belfast mum has revealed heartbreaking photos of her teenage son in a coma after taking prescription drug Lyrica in a bid to end the drug epidemic. On Tuesday night, 16-year-old Geordie Brown from the Shankill in West Belfast was hospitalised and in ...and more »
  
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• West Belfast mum releases photos of son in a coma after taking ... - Belfast Live

  13-04-2017 22:52
  
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  West Belfast mum releases photos of son in a coma after taking ...
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  A Belfast mum has revealed heartbreaking photos of her teenage son in a coma after taking prescription drug Lyrica in a bid to end the drug epidemic.and more »
  
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• Irish Coast Guard helicopter crash: 'We're gone' - last words from cockpit of Rescue 116

  13-04-2017 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The last recorded words of the ill-fated crew of the Irish Coast Guard's Rescue 116 helicopter which crashed in the Atlantic were "we're gone".
  
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• Rescue 116 helicopter's warning system did not include Blackrock

  13-04-2017 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The warning system of an Irish helicopter did not include the island it crashed into, says a report.
  
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• Belfast legislator lends a helping hand

  13-04-2017 21:08
  Over 70 Waldo County residents joined Rep. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, in a show of support for Waldo County Woodshed during a fundraising event April 5 at Ocean House, according to a press release. "Due to the efforts of Rep. Herbig and attendees," the press release said, "the Woodshed raised over $10,000 to help restock their supplies for next winter.
  
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• Sighting Mr Freeman

  13-04-2017 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman spotted out and about in Belfast.
  
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• Actor Morgan Freeman spotted out and about in Belfast

  13-04-2017 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman spotted out and about in Belfast.
  
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• Derry City eye Oriel Park for Europa League games

  13-04-2017 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derry City hope to use Oriel Park in Dundalk as their home venue in the Europa League while the Brandywell is redeveloped.
  
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• Sinn Féin welcome Arlene Foster's decision to meet Irish speakers

  13-04-2017 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Máirtín Ó Muilleoir says Arlene Foster's decision to meet with Irish speakers is a "positive move".
  
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• Bus Éireann strike: Staff to consider Labour Court recommendations

  13-04-2017 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bus Éireann staff are to return to work as they consider a recommendation made by the Irish Labour Court.
  
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• Universal water charges in Ireland to come to an end

  13-04-2017 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Dáil (Irish parliament) votes to accept a report recommending an end to universal water charges.
  
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• Sinn Fein welcomes Arlene Foster's pledge to meet Irish language speakers

  13-04-2017 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster's pledge to meet Irish language speakers to gain a better understanding of the culture is a positive move, Sinn Fein has said.
  
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• Cinderella Project of Maine to hold prom dress giveaways in Belfast and Gardiner

  13-04-2017 18:12
  Gowns are free to all Maine high school students in need of a dress for prom with one stipulation - that they promise to pay the favor forward in some way by doing something nice for someone else in their community. If you or someone would like to donate a dress to the Cinderella Project of Maine, dresses are accepted until the day of the last giveaway.
  
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• Colin Nixon agrees two-year deal as Ards manager

  13-04-2017 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ards have secured the services of Colin Nixon as manager on a permanent basis for the next two years.
  
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• United Airlines: Lawyer for Dr David Dao says he suffered concussion, broken nose and lost two front teeth

  13-04-2017 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dr David Dao, the passenger dragged from a United Express flight, suffered a "significant" concussion and broken nose, and he lost two front teeth, one of his lawyers has said.
  
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• Hollywood star Morgan Freeman spotted in Belfast - the Irish News

  13-04-2017 16:46
  
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  Hollywood star Morgan Freeman spotted in Belfast
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  OSCAR winning actor Morgan Freeman has been spotted enjoying a walk around Belfast city centre. A picture of the Shawshank Redemption star walking near Brunswick Street was shared by the Maldron Hotels Group on Twitter. The queues have started ...
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• Retired officers consider legal action over leaked documents

  13-04-2017 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Retired officers consider legal action against NI Police Ombudsman after personal details leaked.
  
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• Car still king in Northern Ireland and more would get bus if it was cheaper, new figures reveal

  13-04-2017 16:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Government statistics reveal that the car is still king in Northern Ireland and more people would get the bus - if it was cheaper.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Portadown v Ballinamallard Utd (Fri)

  13-04-2017 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anything less than victory against Ballinamallard will see Portadown relegated from the Irish Premiership.
  
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• Field of dreams

  13-04-2017 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Little grey Ferguson stars in million-pound tractor auction
  
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• Assad: Syria chemical attack is '100 per cent fabrication'

  13-04-2017 16:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reiterated that his government had nothing to do with the chemical gas incident in a rebel-held village last week that killed more than 80 people.
  
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• Shaving head gave me control, says NI alopecia sufferer

  13-04-2017 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland woman, Juliet Cooke, 28, began losing her hair just nine months ago.
  
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• Cleared: Belfast man declared innocent over 1957 murder in US

  13-04-2017 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast-born man has been cleared of the murder of a seven-year-old girl in the United States.
  
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• At age 19, Matthew Heroux is now a published author. The Belfast...

  13-04-2017 15:51
  The Belfast native sat down with The Republican Journal last November to chat about penning his first novel, a work of fiction that draws heavily from his own life experiences. Originally, the budding novelist intended to publish his work to coincide with his sister's graduation later this summer.
  
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• 'Nothing untoward' found after security alert closes north Belfast street - the Irish News

  13-04-2017 15:42
  
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  'Nothing untoward' found after security alert closes north Belfast street
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  The security alert has led to a road being closed in north Belfast. Picture: Google Maps. A SECURITY alert in north Belfast has ended after police confirmed "nothing untoward" was found. Pacific Avenue, just off the Antrim Road had been closed as bomb ...
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• World Championship 2017: Mark Allen to face Jimmy Robertson in opener

  13-04-2017 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's Mark Allen will begin his World Championship bid against Jimmy Robertson on Sunday.
  
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• Woman dies in water on Lough Erne boating holiday

  13-04-2017 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 30s from County Donegal went overboard while two children slept inside a rented boat.
  
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• Rivers Agency given no advance notice of dam draining

  13-04-2017 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rivers Agency says it got no advance notice of plans to drain a dam in County Antrim despite asking for it.
  
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• Poll: Eamonn Holmes wants new Northern Ireland flag, anthem and president - what do you think?

  13-04-2017 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eamonn Holmes has said Northern Ireland needs a new flag, its own anthem and even a president.
  
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• Education Authority postpones decision on special school nurseries

  13-04-2017 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Education Authority postpones a decision on cutting hours at special school nurseries
  
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• Contingency plans for Daisy Hill A&E

  13-04-2017 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The emergency service is vulnerable at night due to a shortage of senior medical staff.
  
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• Crewe United players fined and banned for betting on Irish Cup tie

  13-04-2017 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five Crewe United players have been fined and banned for bringing the game into disrepute after placing bets on the club's Irish Cup tie against Warrenpoint.
  
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• Northern Ireland should have a president, says Holmes

  13-04-2017 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Belfast-born broadcaster says a 'non-political' figurehead would unite communities.
  
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• Five footballers banned over match fixing

  13-04-2017 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five players from a Mid-Ulster League club are suspended for over a year by the Irish FA following an investigation into match fixing.
  
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• NI economy records growth and surge in construction

  13-04-2017 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Data shows positives for the economy, with construction output hitting a five-year high.
  
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• 'Nothing untoward' in Belfast security alert

  13-04-2017 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A suspicious object which sparked a security alert in north Belfast was deemed "nothing untoward".
  
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• Northern Ireland economy '5% below 2007 crash level'

  13-04-2017 12:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's economy is worth 5% less than before the crash in 2007, official research has revealed.
  
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• Northern Ireland firm Dunbia denies plan to transfer work to Britain over Brexit fears

  13-04-2017 10:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Co Tyrone meat firm Dunbia says it has "no plans" to move any of its Northern Ireland operations to Britain. The processor was responding to a story in the Belfast Telegraph reporting that the company had considered moving some of its work to Britain amid concerns over the fallout from Brexit.
  
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• BBC's Nolan to front new TV show Top Table

  13-04-2017 10:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Nolan is to return to BBC television with the launch of a new show.
  
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• NI newspaper review: Watch your language!

  13-04-2017 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The DUP's "respect" for Irish and the price of an Ulster fry feature in Thursday's papers.
  
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• Lough Erne tragedy: Mum fell into water after checking if boat was secured to jetty

  13-04-2017 10:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The husband of a woman who died in Lough Erne tried desperately to find his wife in the water while their two young children slept on board their holiday boat.
  
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• Body found in Lough Erne: Husband tried desperately to pull wife from water as young children slept in boat

  13-04-2017 10:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The husband of a woman who died in Lough Erne tried desperately to pull his wife from the water while their two young children slept in their holiday boat.
  
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• Assembly conduct complaints drop to five-year low

  13-04-2017 09:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The standards commissioner says the drop is not because Assembly members are behaving better.
  
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• Race hate attack mum and baby flee Antrim home

  13-04-2017 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mother and baby who narrowly escaped injury when thugs hurled a brick through a window just inches from where they slept have fled their Antrim home.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic and travel - security alert in Belfast

  13-04-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Road closures, delays and travel updates from across Northern Ireland - Thursday, April 13.
  
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