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• Human remains found in search for Seamus Ruddy - Belfast Newsletter

  06-05-2017 17:40
  
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  Human remains found in search for Seamus Ruddy
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  Human remains have been discovered in a forest area in northern France which has been the site of a search for Seamus Ruddy, one of the Disappeared. A team from the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains, have been digging at ...
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• A tale of The Troubles

  06-05-2017 17:38
  May's Friday Night Flix at the Belfast Free Library features Recent Irish Films. The series screens free movies, gathered from the collection in the Maine library's system, most Fridays at 7 p.m. in the Abbott Room of the library, 106 High St. On May 12, Karen Gleeson and Paul Sheridan have selected "'71" , an almost documentary feature about a young British soldier who, at the height of The Troubles in Northern Ireland in 1971, becomes separated from his unit in the midst of a dangerous riot.
  
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• 'Ongoing' investigation after 'blasphemy' complaint against Stephen Fry

  06-05-2017 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said they will not comment on a complaint of blasphemy reportedly made against Stephen Fry.
  
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• Kevin Carey's family say final farewell at funeral for brave cancer victim

  06-05-2017 17:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral has taken place of Northern Ireland man Kevin Carey who died following a courageous battle against brain cancer.
  
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• 150 million 'illegal' fivers are still in circulation - Belfast Live

  06-05-2017 17:05
  
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  150 million 'illegal' fivers are still in circulation
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  There are £750million in paper £5 notes still in circulation — even though they have ceased to be legal tender. The Bank of England revealed the equivalent of three old fivers for every adult in the UK are still out there. With the polymer, or plastic ...and more »
  
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• Pep's chuffed as slick Man City blow away Palace in five goal rampage

  06-05-2017 16:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City tightened their grip on a top-four spot with a convincing 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
  
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• Seamus Ruddy: Human remains found in France during search for Disappeared victim

  06-05-2017 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Human remains have been found in a forest at Pont-de-l’Arche near Rouen in northern France during the search for the remains of Northern Ireland man Seamus Ruddy.
  
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• Seamus Ruddy: Human remains found in search of French forest

  06-05-2017 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A team searching for the body of Newry teacher Seamus Ruddy uncover human remains at a site in northern France.
  
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• North West 200: Guy Martin to ride Wilson Craig 600cc Honda in Supersport races

  06-05-2017 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Guy Martin will ride a Wilson Craig-backed 600cc Honda in the Supersport races at the North West 200.
  
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• Lions Supper for Oncology Patients

  06-05-2017 12:53
  Public baked ham supper at Searsport Lions Club, Prospect Street clubhouse, sponsored by Lions Clubs of Searsport, Searsport Bay Area, Monroe and Belfast. Admission by free-will donation.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alert: Parades in Belfast, Ards, Portadown, Magherafelt and Kilkeel

  06-05-2017 12:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of parades are taking place in Northern Ireland today - traffic delays can also be expected in parts of Belfast ahead of the Irish Cup final .
  
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• Ryan Giggs saw psychiatrist to help him adjust to life after Manchester United

  06-05-2017 11:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs has revealed he visited a psychiatrist to help him adapt to life after Manchester United, saying he had become "institutionalised" by his long Old Trafford career.
  
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• Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry standing for Parliament

  06-05-2017 11:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Apprentice star Michelle Dewberry has announced she is standing for Parliament as an independent candidate.
  
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• Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte not getting carried away yet

  06-05-2017 11:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea need two wins from four games to win the Premier League title, but head coach Antonio Conte is taking nothing for granted.
  
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• Antonio Conte: Premier League competitiveness makes European challenge difficult

  06-05-2017 11:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte reckons the strength of the Premier League makes it difficult to mount a combined domestic and European challenge.
  
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• 5 talking points ahead of Arsenal v Manchester United

  06-05-2017 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal and Manchester United clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with a place in the Premier League top-four still about within reach.
  
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• Adele dresses up as Joannie 'Nan' Taylor for 29th birthday

  06-05-2017 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Adele has marked getting another year older by dressing up as a famous comedy grandmother.
  
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• Celtic Magic: BBC NI wins five awards at media festival

  06-05-2017 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Northern Ireland wins awards for its history, sport, drama and music programmes.
  
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• Graphics: UK local election - Labour voters should probably look away now

  06-05-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It became clear early on that the Conservatives were set to be the big winners in the local elections.
  
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• Emmanuel Macron's campaign has been the victim of a "massive and co-ordinated" hacking attack

  06-05-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche! campaign has said it was the victim of a “massive and co-ordinated” hacking attack just two days before French citizens take to the polls and choose their next president.
  
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• Watch: Dramatic rescue of Dublin cat from River Liffey - one life definitely spent

  06-05-2017 10:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Dublin cat has been saved from a watery end in the River Liffey thanks to a quick-thing passer-by.
  
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• Large gorse fire puts Newry homes and school at risk

  06-05-2017 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 60 firefighters tackle a large gorse fire near homes and a school in Newry.
  
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• Irish government's 'new politics' era survives trying first year

  06-05-2017 10:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Republic's "new politics" government has lasted a year but there are challenges ahead.
  
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• Restaurant review: We take a bite from Belfast's French Village - Belfast Telegraph

  06-05-2017 10:08
  
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  Restaurant review: We take a bite from Belfast's French Village
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  Ashley French and family have been gently shouldering their way onto the Belfast restaurant stage for some years now. It started with their buns and cakes supplied to outlets across the city. Then they opened their own cafes in Stranmillis and ...
  
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• Grieving father's plea after asthma death

  06-05-2017 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man whose son died after an asthma attack shares his story in a bid to prevent other deaths.
  
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• Ulster v Leinster Pro12 clash live from Kingspan

  06-05-2017 09:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster captain Andrew Trimble believes the province's leadership core is growing despite a disappointing season that concludes against Leinster (5.15pm kick-off).
  
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• Ruan Pienaar bids emotional farewell to Ulster with win over Leinster

  06-05-2017 09:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leinster were denied top spot in the Guinness PRO12 after suffering their first league defeat since December against Ulster.
  
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• Jail for burglars who targeted four Belfast homes in single night - Belfast Telegraph

  06-05-2017 08:59
  
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  Jail for burglars who targeted four Belfast homes in single night
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  Two west Belfast men who admitted their involvement in a spate of burglaries on homes in the south of the city have each been jailed for 16 months. Paul Francis Scott pleaded guilty to a total of five charges as a result of the break-ins last year ...
  
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• Gorse fire scourge in Northern Ireland posing threat to lives and property, warns PSNI

  06-05-2017 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has called on those responsible for gorse fires across Northern Ireland to consider the possible consequences of their actions.
  
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• Actor Conleth Kane slams 'homophobic' DUP over marriage equality

  06-05-2017 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A singer and actor from Northern Ireland has labelled the DUP a "homophobic" party and has accused them of "cherry picking" their allegiance to the United Kingdom.
  
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• 200 gorse fires started deliberately in Northern Ireland - five appliances tackle Newry blaze

  06-05-2017 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were tasked to deal with a major gorse fire last night - just hours after revealing they have fought no fewer than 221 similar blazes since Monday.
  
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• Belfast couple's American Holidays honeymoon dreams shattered after son's injury leads to no-refund cancellation - Belfast Telegraph

  06-05-2017 08:25
  
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  Belfast couple's American Holidays honeymoon dreams shattered after son's injury leads to no-refund cancellation
  Belfast Telegraph
  Newlyweds Lee and Colleen Finlay should have been enjoying the first few days of their dream honeymoon this weekend. Instead, they are spending every waking moment beside the hospital bed of four-year-old son Spencer, who broke his leg in a freak ...
  
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• Belfast couple's American Holidays honeymoon dreams shattered after son's injury leads to no-refund cancellation

  06-05-2017 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newlyweds Lee and Colleen Finlay should have been enjoying the first few days of their dream honeymoon this weekend.
  
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• Church of Ireland faces north-south divide over gay marriage stance

  06-05-2017 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A north-south divide emerged within the Church of Ireland last night as Synod members voted down a proposal to change its attitude to same-sex unions.
  
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• Child Birth Preparation

  06-05-2017 08:15
  Waldo County General Hospital classroom, ground floor, 118 Northport Ave., Belfast. Topics include signs of labor, what to expect at the hospital, stages of labor, pain relief options including relaxation, breathing, medications, epidural, complications, cesarean birth and questions.
  
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• Premier League live scores: Swansea v Everton - plus tables, results, fixtures

  06-05-2017 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plus Bournemouth v Stoke, Burnley v West Brom, Hull v Sunderland and Leicester v Watford.
  
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• Premier League live scores: Manchester City v Crystal Palace, Swansea v Everton - plus tables, results, fixtures

  06-05-2017 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plus Bournemouth v Stoke, Burnley v West Brom, Hull v Sunderland and Leicester v Watford.
  
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• Riverdance founder brings Palestinian photos to Belfast for new exhibition - the Irish News

  06-05-2017 03:08
  
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  Riverdance founder brings Palestinian photos to Belfast for new exhibition
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  Riverdance founder brings Palestinian photos to Belfast for new exhibition. Riverdance creator John McColgan pictured with some of his photography work at Cultúrlann in Belfast. Paul Ainsworth. 06 May, 2017 01:00 ...
  
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