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• Co Derry gymnast paralysed in freak accident determined to walk again - Belfast Live

  30-04-2017 22:50
  
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  Co Derry gymnast paralysed in freak accident determined to walk again
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  As Jennifer Smyth flew through the air in her gymnastics class, she knew she had aced the handspring front somersault she had been practising. The run, jump, spin and somersault were measured to the finest degree. And the landing flat onto her back on ...and more »
  
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• Gym owner offers young people a glimmer of hope in north Belfast - Belfast Live

  30-04-2017 21:21
  
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  Gym owner offers young people a glimmer of hope in north Belfast
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  A gym owner in North Belfast is offering free training and employment opportunities for vulnerable young people and those suffering from mental ill health. Michael Opie who runs Olympus Gym on the Oldpark Road is running courses for those from socially ...
  
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• I'm proud of freedom struggle, says O'Neill at IRA memorial parade

  30-04-2017 21:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has defended her participation in an event to commemorate the deaths of eight IRA men killed in Loughgall, Co Armagh, in 1987.
  
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• Irish reunification referendum would be dangerous, says Bertie Ahern

  30-04-2017 19:12
  
  Ex-taoiseach, a key player in Good Friday agreement, says a border poll could lead to trouble in Northern IrelandFormer Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern has said a referendum on Irish reunification would be dangerous and could lead to fresh trouble in Northern Ireland. The ex-taoiseach, a key partner for the British government during the Good Friday negotiations, was reacting to the EU’s decision in Brussels on Saturday to allow for a united Ireland that absorbed the north to join the EU
  
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• RUC 'sectarian and oppressive,' says Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar

  30-04-2017 18:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has revealed he saw the RUC as a “sectarian” and “oppressive force” when he was growing up in Northern Ireland.
  
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• We need to heal wounds of the past: Michelle O'Neill defends 'IRA martyrs' memorial' speech decision

  30-04-2017 17:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Neill has defended her decision to give a keynote speech at an event to remember eight IRA killed as they attacked a police station 30 years ago.
  
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• Rod Stewart cheers son Liam on in Belfast ice hockey title win - Belfast Telegraph

  30-04-2017 17:17
  
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  Rod Stewart cheers son Liam on in Belfast ice hockey title win
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  Rod Stewart was among the crowd at Belfast's SSE Arena to see his son's team crowned champions at the ice hockey world championships. Team GB completed a 4-0 rout over Japan to take gold at the IIHF World Championship. on Saturday. And chief ...and more »
  
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• Teenage friends killed in crash were Nathan Farrell and Nathan Dixon-Gill

  30-04-2017 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two young men who died in a car crash in Donegal were both friends from Buncrana.
  
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• Road closures for Belfast City Marathon 2017 - Belfast Live

  30-04-2017 15:08
  
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  Road closures for Belfast City Marathon 2017
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  The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon is now upon us and excitement and nerves are kicking in for runners. But if you're out and about enjoying your May Day Bank Holiday you'll need to know which roads are affected. The event starts at the City Hall ...
  
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• Watch: Omagh man breaks balloon record blindfolded in TV first on Britain's Got Talent

  30-04-2017 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Despite it being his first time on stage, a Northern Ireland man smashed a world record balloon modelling record - and all while blindfolded.
  
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• Jonathan Rea extends World Superbikes lead with victory in Assen

  30-04-2017 14:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  World champion Jonathan Rea claimed a seventh win of the season by just 0.025 seconds to extend his lead at the top of the World Superbikes championship.
  
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• Police probe into claims 'inappropriate upskirt' pictures found on pupil's USB at Northern Ireland grammar school

  30-04-2017 14:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police were called to a top Northern Ireland grammar school after claims a teenage boy took "inappropriate upskirt" pictures of women teachers, the Sunday World has reported.
  
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• Fresh search in Louth for couple missing since 2015

  30-04-2017 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police search is believed to be linked to the disappeared of Willie Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane two years ago.
  
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• Northern Irish MEPs represent complexities of Brexit debate

  30-04-2017 13:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's three MEPs personify the complexities of the Brexit debate in a region that is arguably set to be impacted most by the UK's European exit.
  
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• Large firework cause of north Belfast security alert, says Army bomb squad

  30-04-2017 13:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A large firework was the cause of a security alert in north Belfast.
  
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• Security alert continues after suspected bomb blast in north Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  30-04-2017 13:01
  
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  Security alert continues after suspected bomb blast in north Belfast
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  The device is thought to have exploded in a bin in the York Parade area on Saturday evening, police sources told the Belfast Telegraph. One resident, who said while watching Britain's Got Talent, she heard a large bang and when she went to investigate, ...
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• Charlotte already making her impact felt in royal household

  30-04-2017 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  “She has got quite a feisty side,” according to the Duchess of Cambridge.
  
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• Cut-a-Thon

  30-04-2017 10:45
  Green With Envy salons in Augusta, Belfast, Camden and Rockland hold a benefit Cut-a-Thon. All adult haircuts are $30, and children's haircuts are $20.
  
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• Tories and Labour vow not to raise VAT if they win General Election

  30-04-2017 10:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May followed Labour’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell in ruling out increases to VAT after the June 8 poll.
  
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• Live Premier League scores: Spurs v Arsenal, Watford v Liverpool - plus tables, results, fixtures

  30-04-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Like Anthony Joshua, downed and bloodied in north London but rallying to victory, Arsene Wenger delved into his sporting analogies to describe a troubled season that is on the turn - but that will be tested to its fullest by Arsenal’s north London rivals in Sunday's derby.
  
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• Supermarkets ‘should sell wonky veg to help cut food waste’

  30-04-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some £10 billion worth of food is thrown away by households each year, according to a parliamentary committee.
  
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• Millions set to watch Line Of Duty series finale

  30-04-2017 07:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fifth series of the police drama has already been commissioned.
  
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