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• Ulster SFC semi-final: Tyrone name unchanged starting team for Donegal

  15-06-2017 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyrone manager Mickey Harte names an unchanged team for Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final against Donegal in Clones.
  
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• Paddy Barnes: I'd love to see Conor McGregor knock out Floyd Mayweather

  15-06-2017 22:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Double Olympic bronze medallist Paddy Barnes says he would love to see UFC star Conor McGregor cause a huge upset by defeating boxing legend Floyd Mayweather when they clash on August 26 in Las Vegas.
  
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• UK wants 'close and special' post-Brexit links with Irish Republic, Theresa May tells Leo Varadkar

  15-06-2017 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK is committed to a "close and special partnership" with the Irish Republic post-Brexit, the Prime Minister has told new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
  
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• Pilot seriously burned after blimp crashes at US Open

  15-06-2017 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The pilot of a small advertising blimp was seriously burned when the aircraft crashed at the US Open golf tournament, authorities said.
  
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• Armed police forced to manhandle 'extremely dangerous' man from court - Belfast Live

  15-06-2017 19:51
  
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  Armed police forced to manhandle 'extremely dangerous' man from court
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  There was uproar in a Belfast court today as a Scotsman, described as "an extremely dangerous individual", had to be manhandled from the dock by armed police. It took up to six officers to ultimately remove convicted robber Derek Brockwell who'd ...
  
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• Sinn Fein seeks to block return of pallets and 'facilitation of illegal bonfire' by Belfast City Council

  15-06-2017 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has said it will oppose any attempt by Belfast City Council to return hundreds of pallets to the site of a bonfire in the Sandy Row area of the city.
  
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• Orangeman convicted of driving over teenage girl in Belfast - Irish Times

  15-06-2017 19:34
  
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  Orangeman convicted of driving over teenage girl in Belfast
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  An Orangeman has been convicted of driving over a teenage girl after “ploughing” into a crowd of nationalists at a contentious north Belfast interface two years ago. At Belfast Crown Court on Thursday, a jury of eight women and four men took three ...and more »
  
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• Border businesses welcome end to high roaming charges

  15-06-2017 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From 15 June, anyone using a mobile device within the European Union will only pay local charges.
  
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• Belfast restricted driver who fled after injuring passenger in crash jailed for three months - Belfast Telegraph

  15-06-2017 19:09
  
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  Belfast restricted driver who fled after injuring passenger in crash jailed for three months
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  John Curley, of Whiterock Parade in Belfast, was released on bail pending an appeal. 1 1 John Curley, of Whiterock Parade in Belfast, was released on bail pending an appeal against the prison sentence. June 15 2017. 0 Comments ...and more »
  
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• Orangeman John Aughey guilty of injuring six with car

  15-06-2017 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl was trapped under a car and five others were injured when he drove into a crowd.
  
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• Theresa May in breach of Belfast Agreement on DUP deal - Adams - Irish Times

  15-06-2017 18:39
  
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  Theresa May in breach of Belfast Agreement on DUP deal - Adams
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  Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has told British prime minister Theresa May she is in breach of the Belfast Agreement in her bid to gain agreement with the DUP on securing a new British government. The party would oppose any deal that would, he said, ...and more »
  
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• Orangeman John Aughey found guilty of dangerous driving at Ardoyne interface where he drove over teen girl

  15-06-2017 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Orangeman showed no emotion on Thursday as he was convicted of driving over a teenage girl, trapping her under his Nissan car after 'ploughing' into a crowd of protesting nationalists over a banned loyalist parade at a contentious north Belfast interface two years ago.
  
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• Simon Coveney appointed as new Irish foreign minister

  15-06-2017 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Coveney is the new Irish minister for foreign affairs, with special responsibility for Brexit.
  
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• Wicklow mountains: Man, 32, man charged with woman's murder

  15-06-2017 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patricia O'Connor's remains were found in several locations in the Wicklow Mountains.
  
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• Sinn Fein MP's brother nominated to fill vacated MLA position

  15-06-2017 15:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michelle Gildernew's brother has been nominated to fill her position in the Assembly after she was returned as MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the recent election.
  
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• Man armed with knife robs shop in Belfast's Victoria Square - Belfast Live

  15-06-2017 15:31
  
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  Man armed with knife robs shop in Belfast's Victoria Square
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  A man armed with a knife robbed a shop in Belfast's Victoria Square yesterday morning. He entered the premises in the complex off Victoria Street at 11am on Wednesday, June 14, armed with a knife. He demanded staff hand over money before making off ...and more »
  
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• Belfast 'drugs threat list' criticised - BBC News - BBC News

  15-06-2017 14:41
  
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  Belfast 'drugs threat list' criticised - BBC News
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  The leaflet purports to be from a group calling itself "Communities Against Drugs".and more »
  
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• HMS Drake

  15-06-2017 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  HMS Drake sank in 1917 after being torpedoed by a German U boat.
  
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• Grenfell Tower fire: Northern Ireland woman describes overwhelming scenes of generosity at London distribution centre after inferno

  15-06-2017 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman from Northern Ireland has told of the overwhelming amount of donations for those who lost their home in the Grenfell Tower Block tragedy - as she helped at an impromptu centre in London following the blaze that has claimed at least 17 lives.
  
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• Revealed: How many sick days does average Northern Ireland teacher take

  15-06-2017 13:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The average Northern Ireland teacher takes nine days off sick a year and the cost of employing substitute teachers has risen to £73million.
  
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• Rev Jesse Jackson to open new Museum of Free Derry

  15-06-2017 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US civil rights leader will open the new museum with Martin McGuinness' son, Fiachra.
  
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• Frampton fans fuming after tickets sell out in minutes - Belfast Newsletter

  15-06-2017 13:13
  
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  Frampton fans fuming after tickets sell out in minutes
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  ... Tech · Outdoors · Travel · Cars. Frampton fans fuming after tickets sell out in minutes. Carl Frampton announces fight against Mexican Andres Gutierrez at SSE Arena in Belfast at the end of July. Stephen Gamble. Email. 12:08 Thursday 15 June 2017.
  Carl Frampton to face Andres Gutierrez at SSE Arena in Belfast - BBCBBC Sport
  Carl Frampton hoping to bring knockout finish on Belfas
  
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• Mayweather and McGregor 'mismatch'

  15-06-2017 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton believes the contest between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be a mismatch.
  
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• Bombardier pay dispute ends as workers accept new deal

  15-06-2017 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A long-running pay dispute is over at Bombardier, one of Northern Ireland's biggest employers
  
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• Drug squad police searches in Fermanagh

  15-06-2017 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are currently carrying out a number of searches in Co Fermanagh in connection with the suspected importation of drugs
  
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• Belfast Lord Mayor launches the City Centre Investment Fund

  15-06-2017 12:30 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Belfast's Odyssey Pavilion in major revamp as new owner takes over

  15-06-2017 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast's Odyssey Pavilion is undergoing a major overhaul for the first time in its almost 20-year history.
  
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• London fire: Executive 'unsure' if cladding on Northern Ireland tower blocks same as Grenfell

  15-06-2017 11:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has said it is unsure if cladding used on its tower blocks across Northern Ireland is the same as that used on the London Grenfell tower.
  
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• Dalai Lama plans return to Londonderry

  15-06-2017 10:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Dalai Lama will visit Derry in September to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Children in Crossfire.
  
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• London Grenfell Tower fire: Theresa May orders full public inquiry - death toll rises to 17 amid grim search for victims

  15-06-2017 09:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster which has claimed the lives of at least 17 people.
  
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• London Grenfell Tower fire: Fire Brigade don't expect any more survivors - death toll set to rise amid grim search for victims

  15-06-2017 09:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The death toll from the devastating tower block fire in west London is expected to rise with the London Fire Brigade saying it does not expect to find anymore survivors.
  
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• London Grenfell Tower fire: Death toll rises to 17 amid grim search for victims - fire Brigade don't expect any more survivors

  15-06-2017 09:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The death toll from the devastating tower block fire in west London has risen to 17 with the London Fire Brigade saying it does not expect to find anymore survivors.
  
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• Margaret Ferguson's husband in moving tribute ahead of funeral

  15-06-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral of a popular Methodist minister whose death has touched people across the religious divide.
  
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• Loyalist pastor Alan Campbell condemned for racist and sectarian views dies at 67

  15-06-2017 09:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A controversial pastor who was once accused of peddling white supremacist views while working as head of religious education at a Newtownabbey school has died.
  
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• SF MP McCallion's complaints about size of London hotel room 'embarrassing', says DUP

  15-06-2017 09:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new Sinn Fein MP for Foyle has dismissed criticism by political rivals after she took to social media to complain about the size of her London accommodation.
  
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• Belfast building to become George Best-themed hotel - Belfast Telegraph

  15-06-2017 09:10
  
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  Belfast building to become George Best-themed hotel
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  The location of a new George Best-themed hotel for Belfast can now be revealed. The former Scottish Mutual building in the city will be turned into an 80-bedroom hotel inspired by the Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballing legend. And it ...
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Travel slow on multiple Belfast routes

  15-06-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland parties to meet May as fears grow deal could hit Stormont hopes

  15-06-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister will meet all of Northern Ireland's main parties in London today after a deal between the Conservatives and the DUP to form the next government was postponed.
  
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• London fire: Why were Grenfell Tower residents death-trap fears ignored?

  15-06-2017 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A London council has admitted it received complaints over the refurbishment of a tower block which was the scene of a catastrophic fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  
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• Voting fraud in Northern Ireland has been going on for years, says former Electoral Office chief

  15-06-2017 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's former Chief Electoral Officer, who watched over our elections during the worst years of the Troubles, says that only a very tight system will stop voter personation.
  
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• Kaskelot cinema ship in Belfast tells maritime history - BBC News - BBC News

  15-06-2017 08:06
  
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  Kaskelot cinema ship in Belfast tells maritime history - BBC News
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  It is a stunning three-masted tall ship but, for part of its short stay in Belfast, the Kaskelot doubles up as an outdoor cinema. Visitors have been coming on board ...and more »
  
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• Cinema ship

  15-06-2017 07:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Visitors are urged to jump aboard to watch films of Northern Ireland's maritime history.
  
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• GAA has big plans to rejuvenate Gaelic Games in Belfast - the Irish News

  15-06-2017 03:12
  
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  GAA has big plans to rejuvenate Gaelic Games in Belfast
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  GAA has big plans to rejuvenate Gaelic Games in Belfast. Antrim and Monaghan face-off at Casement Park. The GAA is expected to commit major finances in a bid to raise the profile of Gaelic Games in Belfast. BRENDAN CROSSAN. 15 June, 2017 01:00 ...
  
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