Belfast news

• British and Irish Lions are making good progress - Warren Gatland

  22-05-2017 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lions coach Warren Gatland says his side are making good progress despite the injury to England forward Billy Vunipola.
  
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• Two teenagers arrested over Portadown schoolgirl's death

  22-05-2017 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Caitlin White died in hospital after being found unconscious in woodland near Portadown's Corcrain housing estate
  
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• Kingsmills inquest 'may be final opportunity for witnesses'

  22-05-2017 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A coroner says it could be the last opportunity for information about the 1976 IRA killings.
  
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• Irish man dies on holiday in Algarve in Portugal

  22-05-2017 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man was reportedly found by friends at apartments in the resort of Albufeira.
  
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• Irish man found dead in Portugal holiday resort apartment - reports

  22-05-2017 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Portuguese media is reporting an Irish tourist has been found dead in his holiday apartment.
  
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• Premier Division: Dundalk v Derry City (Tues)

  22-05-2017 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dundalk v Derry City (Tues)
  
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• Dogs help calm Ulster University students ahead of exams

  22-05-2017 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme has been running across a number of campuses at Ulster University.
  
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• 4th Annual Belfast Ukulele Fest

  22-05-2017 20:23
  Ukulele enthusiasts will gather for the fourth annual Belfast Uke Fest on Saturday June 3rd at Steamboat Landing on the downtown Belfast waterfront. The day will be filled, from 10am until 6pm, with ensemble performances, headline acts, and a variety of fun and informative ukulele workshops.
  
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• Ulster University students' canine stress relievers

  22-05-2017 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why some students have literally gone to the dogs to try to relax during exam time.
  
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• Listen: Church of Ireland minister's explosive jibe over Michelle O'Neill blonde row

  22-05-2017 19:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Church of Ireland minister has become embroiled in the 'blondegate' political row between the DUP and Sinn Fein after comments made at a public meeting.
  
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• General election 2017: Eager electors look to have their say

  22-05-2017 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As registration closes for general election voters, first-timers explain why they're casting their ballots.
  
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• Dublin man guilty of hotel room murder

  22-05-2017 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A jury unanimously finds Eric Locke guilty of murdering ex-partner Sonia Blount in 2014.
  
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• Pope visit to Northern Ireland more likely, says President Higgins

  22-05-2017 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Irish president met with the Pope and the Vatican secretary of state at the Vatican on Monday.
  
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• Listen: BBC radio station uses Moors murderer Ian Brady as light-hearted music quiz answer

  22-05-2017 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC described the use of Moors Murderer Ian Brady as an answer to a light-hearted current affairs music quiz on one of its radio stations as "unacceptable" and has apologised.
  
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• 'Close windows' advice over Newtownards rubbish fire

  22-05-2017 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is thought the blaze in Newtownards, County Down, has been burning for four days.
  
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• Connacht's Quinn Roux added to the Ireland squad for the summer tour of USA and Japan

  22-05-2017 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has added Connacht second row Quinn Roux to his 32-man squad
  
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• Sinn Fein urges Irish unity referendum to be held within five years

  22-05-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has called for an Irish unity referendum within five years.
  
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• Northport | $389,000

  22-05-2017 17:57
  This 1840 Colonial has both frontage on a beautiful stream as well as a scenic cove leading out to Penobscot Bay. The home has 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full baths and a perfect location and setting for both commercial and residential use.
  
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• Brexit: Parties 'were close to agreement', says Foster

  22-05-2017 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The DUP leader is optimistic NI parties can pick up where they left off in talks after the election.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Suspected gas leak closes Downpatrick road

  22-05-2017 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Follow the feed below for the latest traffic updates from across Northern Ireland
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: A26 Coleraine to Ballymoney road reopened following crash

  22-05-2017 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Follow the feed below for the latest traffic updates from across Northern Ireland
  
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• Close windows and doors, Fire Service warns as Newtownards fire rages

  22-05-2017 17:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The public are being warned to close their windows and doors as fire fighters continue to tackle a major blaze in Co Down.
  
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• Ruan Pienaar could have 'trebled salary' by leaving Ulster

  22-05-2017 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Departing scrum-half Ruan Pienaar turned down big-money offers from other clubs during his time at Ulster, it has been claimed.
  
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• Mock same-sex marriage staged on steps of Stormont

  22-05-2017 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mock same-sex marriage has been staged on the steps of Stormont.
  
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• General election 2017: Corbyn pressed over IRA comments

  22-05-2017 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader is criticised for not unequivocally condemning the IRA in an interview.
  
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• Man accused of attacking hospital staff with traffic cone banned from Belfast city centre

  22-05-2017 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly attacked three security guards at a Belfast hospital and wielded a traffic cone as a weapon, a court heard on Monday.
  
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• Sinn Féin 'set for groundbreaking election'

  22-05-2017 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Neill launches the party's manifesto by predicting a strong general election result.
  
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• PSNI using unmanned drones to protect birds of prey in UK first

  22-05-2017 16:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are upping their crackdown on wildlife criminals by sending unmanned drones up in the air to protect birds of prey, in what's thought to be a UK first.
  
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• Northern Ireland was close to agreement on Brexit, Arlene Foster says

  22-05-2017 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland was "very close" to reaching a Brexit agreement before the pausing of talks last month, the Democratic Unionist leader has claimed.
  
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• N Ireland was close to agreement on Brexit, Arlene Foster says

  22-05-2017 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland was "very close" to reaching a Brexit agreement before the pausing of talks last month, the Democratic Unionist leader has claimed.
  
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• Watching your weight: Ten top tips from Belfast trainer

  22-05-2017 15:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Personal trainer and nutritionist Alan Waterman says when it comes to weight loss there are many misconceptions and myths.
  
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• Grandmother trapped in hospital 11 weeks over carer shortage finally goes home

  22-05-2017 15:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A grandmother who was trapped in hospital for 11 weeks because of a chronic shortage of community carers has finally been able to return home.
  
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• Total Northern Ireland-wide shop ban for schoolgirl shoplifter

  22-05-2017 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A schoolgirl shoplifter is to be banned from entering any stores in Northern Ireland alone, a High Court judge has ordered.
  
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• Police using drones to protect birds of prey

  22-05-2017 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Drones fitted with cameras are being used to monitor 'hotspots' where birds are being persecuted.
  
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• Schoolgirl shoplifter banned from all Northern Ireland shops without her mum - Belfast Live

  22-05-2017 15:19
  
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  Schoolgirl shoplifter banned from all Northern Ireland shops without her mum
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  A schoolgirl shoplifter is to be banned from entering any stores in Northern Ireland alone, a High Court judge ordered today. Mrs Justice Keegan directed that the 14-year-old from Craigavon, Co Armagh, can only be in retail outlets if she is ...and more »
  
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• Manchester United to play pre-season friendly in Dublin

  22-05-2017 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United will play in Dublin just 10 days before the new season is set to begin.
  
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