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• Premiership play-off: Institute 1-1 Carrick Rangers

  09-05-2017 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Institute draw 1-1 in the first leg of their promotion-relegation play-off at home to Premiership team Carrick Rangers.
  
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• Islesboro approves solar panel project for town office

  09-05-2017 20:09
  Residents in town approved a proposal May 6 to install solar panels on the town office's roof in an effort to reduce expenses. Installing solar panels on town-owned buildings has been a topic of discussion for some time, Town Manager Janet Anderson said, with an initial plan to put such a facility at the transfer station.
  
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• Belfast dad and daughter's wedding dance takes a surprising turn - Belfast Live

  09-05-2017 20:05
  
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  Belfast dad and daughter's wedding dance takes a surprising turn
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  A Belfast dad and his daughter gave their guests a night to remember as they ditched the traditional wedding dance for something a bit special. Eddie, 48, and his newlywed 27-year-old daughter Philippa had been practicing in secret to make sure their ...
  
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• Sinn Fein: SDLP entering 'spoiler candidates' without 'a snowball's chance'

  09-05-2017 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has attacked the SDLP for running candidates in constituencies "they haven't a snowball's chance in hell of winning", as relations between the two nationalist parties deteriorate further.
  
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• Republic's Project Eagle inquiry: Commission to probe Nama dealings between Stormont and Dublin

  09-05-2017 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into the biggest property deal in Northern Ireland's history will investigate if dealings between Stormont and Dublin leaders were appropriate.
  
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• Belfast athletes toil in unique invitational relay carnival - Republican Journal

  09-05-2017 18:45
  
  Belfast athletes toil in unique invitational relay carnival
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  Brewer — Belfast track-and-field athletes always look for unique ways to challenge themselves and the Lions do that in traditional meets along with unique events. One of those unique events happened on Monday, May 8 at the Brewer Invitational Relay ...
  
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• North West 200: Alastair Seeley tops time sheets in Superbike and Supersport practice sessions

  09-05-2017 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alastair Seeley underlined why he is the most successful North West 200 rider of all-time by topping the time sheets in the opening Superbike and Supersport practice sessions for the 2017 event.
  
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• Splash Canyon incident: Girl, 11, dies after falling from Drayton Manor Theme Park ride

  09-05-2017 17:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old schoolgirl has died after falling from the Splash Canyon ride at the Tamworth-based Drayton Manor Theme Park.
  
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• Irish police drop Stephen Fry blasphemy probe

  09-05-2017 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the comedian's comments on TV did not cause injury so they are no longer investigating.
  
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• Northern Ireland house-building numbers up in 2015/16

  09-05-2017 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of new housing 'starts' in Northern Ireland hit its highest level in five years.
  
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• Belfast model clears first stage in High Court battle to have humanist marriage to Republic of Ireland footballer ... - Belfast Telegraph

  09-05-2017 17:02
  
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  Belfast model clears first stage in High Court battle to have humanist marriage to Republic of Ireland footballer ...
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  Model Laura Lacole is taking a High Court case to secure legal recognition for her forthcoming. 2 2 Model Laura Lacole is taking a High Court case to secure legal recognition for her forthcoming humanist marriage to Leeds United and Republic of Ireland ...and more »
  
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• Belfast model clears first stage in High Court battle to have humanist ... - Belfast Telegraph

  09-05-2017 17:02
  
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  Belfast model clears first stage in High Court battle to have humanist ...
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  A model has cleared the first stage in a High Court battle to have her forthcoming humanist marriage to an international footballer legally recognised.and more »
  
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• Mastering the Belfast accent

  09-05-2017 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Syrian refugees are getting extra help with their lessons and some are mastering the Belfast accent.
  
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• Belfast's after-school club for Syrian refugees - BBC News

  09-05-2017 16:57
  
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  Belfast's after-school club for Syrian refugees
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  Mona Arnous is 13-years-old, likes art and science and wants to be a doctor or nurse. But while her likes and ambitions are not unusual, her journey to Northern Ireland has been anything but ordinary. She is one of about 500 refugees from the conflict ...and more »
  
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• Rescued surfer Matthew Bryce discharged from hospital after remarkable recovery

  09-05-2017 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A surfer rescued after more than 30 hours at sea has been discharged from hospital after what his parents described as a "traumatic experience".
  
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• 'Bird watch' cruise docks in Northern Ireland

  09-05-2017 15:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cruise ship of avid bird watchers has docked in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Prince Charles hails 'harmony of differences' on Northern Ireland visit

  09-05-2017 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales stressed the possibilities inherent in breaking down barriers on a Northern Ireland visit that took in a cross border hospital and a centre dedicated to one of his favourite poets.
  
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• Botanic Gardens teenager breached bail twice over alcohol ban, court told - Belfast Live

  09-05-2017 14:01
  
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  Botanic Gardens teenager breached bail twice over alcohol ban, court told
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  A 17-year-old girl charged over attacks in a Belfast park breached bail twice in two days by flouting an alcohol ban, a court has heard. The accused, who cannot be identified because of her age, was allegedly involved in drink-fuelled assaults at ...and more »
  
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• Girl (17) charged over Botanic Gardens attacks breached bail twice by flouting alcohol ban, court hears

  09-05-2017 13:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old girl charged over attacks in a Belfast park breached bail twice in two days by flouting an alcohol ban, a court has heard.
  
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• UTV confirms move to new Northern Ireland broadcasting headquarters

  09-05-2017 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UTV has confirmed it is to move to new headquarters in Belfast.
  
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• Irishman 'stabbed repeatedly' in Algarve resort

  09-05-2017 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man is in hospital following the attack at a popular Portuguese tourist resort, reports say.
  
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• Man arrested over gorse fires in Fivemiletown

  09-05-2017 12:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested by police investigating gorse fires in Fivemiletown.
  
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• PSNI: Don't smash windows if you spot dog in distress

  09-05-2017 11:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have warned that it is illegal to break a car's window in order to free a dog inside during the hot weather.
  
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• BBC Nolan show apology over 'inappropriate' racial slur made live on air

  09-05-2017 11:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A BBC Radio Ulster presenter has apologised after a caller referred to a black man as a "coloured guy" live on air.
  
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• Two Derry park sex attacks investigated

  09-05-2017 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There were two alleged sex attacks on teenage girls in St Columb's Park at the weekend.
  
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• Park sex attacks investigated

  09-05-2017 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There were two alleged sex attacks on teenage girls in St Columb's Park at the weekend.
  
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• Poll: Homework cancelled so go and enjoy sun, principal tells pupils - but do you agree?

  09-05-2017 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  School's not quite out for summer - but written homework is, a headmaster has declared.
  
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• North Belfast man has thousands worth of equipment stolen from van - Belfast Live

  09-05-2017 09:54
  
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  North Belfast man has thousands worth of equipment stolen from van
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  An engineer who had a day planned of fixing heating for the elderly and disabled has had thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen from his van. Terry Frame, 25, from North Belfast works as a heating engineer with CTS Projects Ltd and on Friday ...
  
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• Man accused of attempted murder of baby said it was an accident, court told

  09-05-2017 09:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of attempting to murder a baby in Co Fermanagh told police the boy's injuries were an accident, a court has heard.
  
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• Stormont has abandoned us, say abuse victims as they turn to court

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victims of historical child abuse are being forced to take their fight for justice to the courts after being "abandoned" by Northern Ireland's warring politicians.
  
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• Former Northern Ireland star Neil Lennon reveals he suffered from depression during Hibs' title charge

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Northern Ireland international footballer Neil Lennon has revealed his battle with depression while managing a Scottish football team.
  
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• DUP's Foster 'quite sure' that Gavin Robinson will hold East Belfast after UUP throws hat in ring

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP leader says she is confident Gavin Robinson will retain his East Belfast seat despite a decision by the Ulster Unionists to stand in the constituency.
  
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• Council review to decide on the future of Belfast Bikes - should brakes be applied to scheme?

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Questions have been raised over the future of the Belfast Bikes scheme in some parts of the city.
  
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• Boy aged 15 accused of raping girl in Northern Ireland park while she was drunk

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy has been released on bail after appearing before Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with raping a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• Balmoral Show: 50 chefs in a food tent, a health village and robot milkers... all in an extended event

  09-05-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fifty chefs will cook up a storm at the Balmoral Show this week as the agricultural extravaganza extends to four days for the first time.
  
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• Showtime at Balmoral

  09-05-2017 08:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From tractors to texels and music to milking, here's a spectator's guide to the Balmoral Show.
  
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• UUP announce south and east Belfast candidates for the General Election - Belfast Telegraph

  09-05-2017 08:06
  
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  UUP announce south and east Belfast candidates for the General Election
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  The UUP has announced the final candidates it is putting forward for the General Election on June 8. The UUP and DUP have ruled out an overall pact for Northern Ireland in the General Election. As a result on Monday the party announced the candidates ...
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• Ulster Unionists rally round former leader Nesbitt after he is pictured on floor of Belfast hotel

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Senior Ulster Unionist figures have rallied behind former party leader Mike Nesbitt after images emerged showing him lying face down on a Belfast hotel floor.
  
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• Tell us where Columba is, pleads brother of Disappeared victim

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The brother of a teenager murdered and buried in secret during the Troubles has made a heartfelt appeal on the 10th anniversary of his mother's death.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Road closures for North West 200

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest traffic and travel information from across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: North West 200 road closures

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Follow the feed below for the latest traffic and travel information from across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Man shot by mistake in 'attack linked to drugs feud'

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A shooting incident at the weekend in which a man sustained a wound to his neck was a case of mistaken identity linked to an ongoing drugs feud, it has been claimed.
  
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• Homework cancelled so go and enjoy the sun, Northern Ireland principal tells pupils

  09-05-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  School's not quite out for summer - but written homework is, a headmaster has declared.
  
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• Man (21) charged with baby murder bid after incident in Enniskillen

  09-05-2017 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 21-year-old man is due in court after a baby sustained serious injuries in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh at the weekend.
  
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• Queen's University, Belfast, criticised over gender pay gap - BBC News

  09-05-2017 07:20
  
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  Queen's University, Belfast, criticised over gender pay gap
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  Queen's University, Belfast, has been criticised for failing to close the gender pay gap among senior academics. Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show QUB's female professors earn almost 15% less on average than their male ...and more »
  
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• Queen's University, Belfast, criticised over gender pay gap - BBC ... - BBC News

  09-05-2017 07:20
  
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  Queen's University, Belfast, criticised over gender pay gap - BBC ...
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  Queen's University, Belfast, has been criticised for failing to close the gender pay gap among senior academics. Figures from the Higher Education Statistics ...and more »
  
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• "Finding Common Ground" encourages political diversity with psychologist Elliot Benjamin

  09-05-2017 04:12
  Winterport author, mathematician, and psychologist Elliot Benjamin, Ph.D. will be discussing a new group forming in Belfast called: Building Bridges Through Political Diversity on this week's "Finding Common Ground," a live talk show heard Saturdays at noon on Belfast Community Radio at 100.9 FM. The show streams online through the station's website at belfastcommunityradio.org .
  
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