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• Watch: Belfast busker's song about addiction makes top 40 in UK contest - Belfast Live

  05-07-2017 23:57
  
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  Watch: Belfast busker's song about addiction makes top 40 in UK contest
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  A Belfast busker has made the top 40 in a UK music contest with a song he wrote about addiction. And if he wins, Daryl Quinn will spend the day at London's Strongroom Studios with Grammy Award winning producer Steve Levine, recording and mixing his ...
  
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• Bar Harbor Music Festival through July at Belfast Stagehouse

  05-07-2017 23:55
  BELFAST, Maine - The Bar Harbor Music Festival at Belfast, in conjunction with The Belfast Stagehouse, presents the following musical programs to expand the Festival's audience and share the talents of acclaimed professional musicians with the Midcoast: - Folk-inspired classical music by Allison Kiger, flutist, and Christopher Ladd, guitarist, 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, Bayside Community Hall, Shore Road, Northport. - Pianist Christopher Johnson lecture and demonstration for young musicians, 4 p.m.
  
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• US warns North Korea 'diplomatic window is closing' after missile launch

  05-07-2017 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The United States has warned that North Korea is "quickly closing off" the prospect of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis provoked by recent missile launches.
  
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• Cladding tests offered to Northern Ireland's property owners

  05-07-2017 23:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Executive Office has announced that it is offering support to property owners, landlords, and managers across Northern Ireland to test the cladding on their buildings.
  
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• Tickets for Linfield's clash with Celtic to go on sale on Thursday

  05-07-2017 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tickets for Linfield's Champions League qualifying clash with Celtic will go on sale on Thursday.
  
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• Belfast police wrangle cows along the coast | WGME - WGME

  05-07-2017 21:32
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  BELFAST (WGME) -- Belfast police had to wrangle up some cattle along the coast Sunday.They say four young cows were on the loose.Two of them were ...and more »
  
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• Andy Murray through at Wimbledon to make it four Brits in third round

  05-07-2017 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  British players at Wimbledon have created a 21st century record as four players got through to the third round.
  
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• Watch: Whale joins man for swim to Scotland

  05-07-2017 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Swimmers making their way to Scotland have been joined by an unexpected companion.
  
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• Pictured: Ears sliced off sheep in sick knife attack in Newry

  05-07-2017 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Newry man has called for the public's assistance following a knife attack in which a number of sheep have been stabbed and had their ears cut off.
  
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• Man accused of stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods in ... - Belfast Live

  05-07-2017 18:55
  
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  A man accused of stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods during a year-long shoplifting spree across Belfast must remain in custody, a High Court judge ...and more »
  
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• Stunning images reveal Belfast's £28MILLION Titanic Hotel as it nears completion (complete with original tiles used ... - Daily Mail

  05-07-2017 18:48
  
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  Stunning images reveal Belfast's £28MILLION Titanic Hotel as it nears completion (complete with original tiles used ...
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  An eagerly-anticipated addition to the Northern Irish capital city, the ambitious development cost a staggering £28million and looks set to wow guests when it opens in mid-September. Billed as the world's most authentic Titanic-themed inn, it occupies ...
  Take a sneak peek inside Belfast's new €32million Titanic-themed hotel – set t
  
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• Bid to earn special EU status for Northern Ireland defeated by MEPs

  05-07-2017 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bid to give Northern Ireland special designated status within the EU after Brexit has been defeated in the European Parliament.
  
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• Belfast car park bonfire set alight

  05-07-2017 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A bonfire that was at the centre of a dispute between Belfast City Council and its makers has been set alight
  
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• Bonfire at car park in east Belfast is set on fire - BBC News - BBC News

  05-07-2017 16:48
  
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  Bonfire at car park in east Belfast is set on fire - BBC News
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  A bonfire that was at the centre of a dispute between Belfast City Council and its makers has been set alight. The site is at a public car park just off the Upper ...
  Watch: Contentious car park bonfire in Belfast set alight earlyBelfast Liveall 6 news articles »
  
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• Bonfire at car park in east Belfast is set on fire - BBC News

  05-07-2017 16:48
  
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  Bonfire at car park in east Belfast is set on fire
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  A bonfire that was at the centre of a dispute between Belfast City Council and its makers has been set alight. The site is at a public car park just off the Upper Newtownards Road in Belfast. Belfast councillor Jim Rodgers said it was fortunate no ...
  Watch: Contentious car park bonfire in Belfast set alight earlyBelfast Liveall 6 news articles »
  
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• Forensic examination of sex offender's computer had indecent images of children in most serious category, High Court hears

  05-07-2017 16:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Forensic examination of a registered sex offender's computer revealed indecent images of children in the most serious category, the High Court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• Man accused of robbing pensioner in church makes gun gesture at alleged victim's daughter in court

  05-07-2017 16:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of robbing a pensioner in a church made a gun/shooting gesture at his alleged victim's daughter in court on Wednesday.
  
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• Fraudster Denis Mackie used clients' money for mortgage, holidays, education and church donation, court told

  05-07-2017 16:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former executive director of a company linked to the Law Society started a 12-month sentence on Wednesday after he admitted stealing over £50,000 from the accounts of two clients.
  
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• Man accused of year-long shoplifting spree across Belfast is refused ... - the Irish News

  05-07-2017 15:41
  
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  Man accused of year-long shoplifting spree across Belfast is refused ...
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  Aaron Douglas was refused bail amid claims he raided stores selling speciality meats, bicycles and vacuum cleaners.and more »
  
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• SDLP's John Dallat speaks on abuse he received after Twitter post about 'car kicked and thumped by mob' during loyalist parade

  05-07-2017 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An SDLP MLA has said he has "never experienced anything" like the abuse he has received after he took to Twitter claiming he was threatened and had his car attacked by a mob in Co Londonderry.
  
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• Do not worry: MP Little-Pengelly bids to reassure Sure Start staff threatened with job loss due to political deadlock

  05-07-2017 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Politicians have been quick to rally around the Sure Start child and family support programme after Tuesday's revelations government funding support for many of the groups is set to run out at the end of the month with one MP telling those affected "do not worry".
  
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• Birmingham pub bombings coroner rules out naming of suspects

  05-07-2017 15:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The naming of possible suspects at fresh inquests into the 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings has been ruled out by a coroner.
  
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• Alleged burglar carried meat cleaver 'for protection', court hears

  05-07-2017 14:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An alleged burglar accused of attacking a man in his Belfast home with a meat cleaver carried such a blade for protection, the High Court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• Senate health bill threatens to leave vulnerable Maine children without health insurance

  05-07-2017 14:28
  As a pediatrician, I know firsthand the role health care coverage plays in keeping our children, families and communities healthy. Like many of my colleagues, I am deeply concerned about the Senate health care bill and what it could mean for so many of my patients.
  
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• Sinn Fein dismisses 10% Irish speakers in civil service demand claim as 'bunkum'

  05-07-2017 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has dismissed a claim by an Alliance MLA that it is seeking a clause in an Irish Language Act that 10% of new civil service staff should be Irish speakers.
  
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• Theresa May vows to consider public sector pay reports 'very carefully'

  05-07-2017 13:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May said recommendations about pay levels for public servants including teachers and police officers would be considered "very carefully" but stressed the need to "live within our means".
  
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• Watch: 'I feel a bit sick' - Jamie Dornan 'glad it's over' after battling nerves at Irish Open Pro-Am

  05-07-2017 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Actor Jamie Dornan says he is glad his round is over after admitting battling nerves ahead of the Irish Open Pro-Am event on Wednesday.
  
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• Watch: 'I feel a bit sick' - Jamie Dornan battles nerves ahead of Irish Open Pro-Am

  05-07-2017 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Actor Jamie Dornan says he's looking forward to the Irish Open Pro-Am event in Portstewart, but admitted he is battling nerves.
  
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• Take a look inside £28m Titanic Hotel as preparations continue for grand opening

  05-07-2017 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  These are the first stunning photographs from inside the Titanic Hotel ahead of its opening.
  
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• Man arrested in INLA probe

  05-07-2017 12:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating organised crime associated with the INLA have arrested a man following searches in west Belfast.
  
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• Nichola Mallon backs calls to cut MLA pay

  05-07-2017 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'No one should be paid for a job they are not doing,' says SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon.
  
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• Refurbished office building in Belfast city centre welcomes first tenant - the Irish News

  05-07-2017 11:58
  
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  Refurbished office building in Belfast city centre welcomes first tenant
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  AN office building on Adelaide Street in Belfast city centre has opened its doors to its first tenants - financial services group Spence & Partners and professional pensions trustee Dalriada Trustees - following the completion of a significant ...and more »
  
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• Pictured: Fire Service dealt with blaze at controversial Northern Ireland bonfire site for almost 12 hours

  05-07-2017 11:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A controversial bonfire site - which Belfast City Council stored pallets for - was set on fire tying up life-saving Fire Service resources for almost 12 hours.
  
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• Former Cork hospital St Kevin's is gutted by fire

  05-07-2017 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire at the former St Kevin's Hospital in Shanakiel has been brought under control.
  
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• Former Cork hospital St Kevin's destroyed by fire

  05-07-2017 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire at the former St Kevin's Hospital in Shanakiel is brought under control.
  
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• Irish Open Pro Am as it happened: Jamie Dornan chats and Rory McIlroy press conference

  05-07-2017 11:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Along with the big stars from the worlds of golf and entertainment, we were at Portstewart Golf Club to follow Rory McIlroy and Jamie Dornan for the Irish Open Pro Am event.
  
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• Police probe arson attack in Banbridge

  05-07-2017 11:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in the first floor flat above a fast food takeaway shop in Banbridge.
  
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• Europa League: FK Liepaja v Crusaders (Thu)

  05-07-2017 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter hopes his side can build on their 3-1 first-leg lead over Latvian side FK Liepaja.
  
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• Ex-principal unfit for trial on sex abuse charges, court told

  05-07-2017 10:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A judge will rule next week on whether the former head teacher of a Co Antrim school is fit to stand trial on historical child abuse allegations.
  
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• Ulster University Graduations July 5, 2017 - Full list of results

  05-07-2017 10:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Results and pictures from Ulster University's graduation ceremony.
  
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• Queen's University Graduations July 5, 2017 - Full list of results

  05-07-2017 10:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Results and pictures from Queen's University of Belfast graduation ceremony.
  
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• Family pays a moving tribute as 'gentleman' Nelson is laid to rest

  05-07-2017 10:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 200 mourners said goodbye at the funeral on Tuesday of well-known east Belfast man and "beloved brother" Nelson Glover, who died from lung cancer.
  
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• Belfast City Council probe allegations of overtime abuse

  05-07-2017 10:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council is examining a number of overtime abuse claims.
  
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