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• Bonfire damage to apartment can 'never happen again'

  19-07-2017 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People living in apartments damaged by a bonfire, get assurances such damage will not happen again.
  
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• Celtic 4-0 Linfield

  19-07-2017 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic confirm their progress to the Champions League third qualifying round with a 6-0 aggregate win over Linfield.
  
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• Flawed 'Tintypes' becomes community theater tribute in Belfast

  19-07-2017 22:41
  The cast of "Tintypes" rallies around President Teddy Roosevelt . The musical will be performed by Cold Comfort Theater through Saturday in Wales Park in Belfast.
  
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• 'Back Over There' author and WWI historian featured speaker Aug. 1 at Belfast library

  19-07-2017 22:41
  Writer/historian Richard Rubin will present an illustrated talk on America's role in World War I, and its crucial involvement in securing the peace, in a special program marking the 100th anniversary of WWI at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. The event, which is free and open to all, is made possible by gifts from the library, the Belfast Historical Society, the American Legion Post 43, and Left Bank Books, in special honor of Belfast, and all, veterans.
  
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• BBC Pay: Start of Stephen Nolan show on his salary to be presented by Jim Allister

  19-07-2017 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Stephen Nolan has revealed that the start of his Thursday morning show will be presented by TUV leader Jim Allister - as he is set to be questioned over his headline making salary.
  
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• Champions League Second Qualifying round, second leg: Rosenborg 2-1 Dundalk

  19-07-2017 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rosenborg set up a Champions League tie against Celtic as an extra-time goal earns them a 3-2 aggregate win over Dundalk.
  
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• New council leader booed at meeting on Grenfell Tower disaster

  19-07-2017 21:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new leader of the council at the centre of the Grenfell Tower fire was heckled and booed as she addressed survivors and local residents at a public meeting.
  
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• Stephen Nolan discusses his pay on BBC Newsline

  19-07-2017 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Northern Ireland presenter Stephen Nolan receives a salary of between £400,000 and £449,999 a year, the corporation has revealed.
  
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• BBC Pay: Nolan challenges Evening Extra presenter to reveal earnings during questioning on his headline making salary

  19-07-2017 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Stephen Nolan challenged Radio Ulster's Evening Extra presenter to reveal his earnings as he was questioned about his headline making salary.
  
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• MEP says Irish in UK should be able to elect MEPs post Brexit

  19-07-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fine Gael's Brian Hayes proposed Irish citizens in the UK could vote in European Parliament elections after Brexit.
  
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• Ireland could lift Good Friday alcohol ban

  19-07-2017 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prohibition of alcohol on Good Friday has been in place for 90 years.
  
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• DUP £1bn deal: 'Fair share' call by Wales and Scotland

  19-07-2017 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh and Scottish governments claim rules entitle them to extra cash in wake of DUP agreement.
  
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• Portrush: Lifeguard hut vandalised at Whiterocks

  19-07-2017 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RNLI estimates that £800 worth of damage has been caused to the unit in County Antrim
  
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• DUP MP Campbell says publication of BBC stars' salaries a 'step forward' but 'still a long way to go'

  19-07-2017 18:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Gregory Campbell has said the publication of BBC stars' salaries is a "step forward" but there is "still a long way to go".
  
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• RNLI anger as vandals attack lifeguard unit at Whiterocks beach

  19-07-2017 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The RNLI has hit out at vandals who damaged vital communications equipment at their lifeguard unit at the Whiterocks on the Causeway Coast.
  
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• NI health and education benefit in £131m funding boost

  19-07-2017 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brokenshire announces £131m of additional funding to "keep Northern Ireland's finances functioning".
  
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• Woman arrested at Dublin airport after armed gardai arrest man on Dublin to Belfast Enterprise train

  19-07-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has been arrested at Dublin Airport following the detainment of an armed man this afternoon.
  
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• Armed gardai arrest man and seize gun on Dublin to Belfast Enterprise train

  19-07-2017 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Armed gardai have arrested one man and seized a firearm during an operation in Dublin's Connolly Station.
  
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• Grenfell fire: 39 victims now identified and ‘many more’ names to come

  19-07-2017 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A total of 39 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy have now been identified, with “many more” to come, a coroner has said.
  
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• The Open 2017: Rory McIlroy wants to win 'more than four majors' in next 10 years

  19-07-2017 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy says he wants to win "more than four majors" in the next 10 years, before the start of The Open at Royal Birkdale on Thursday.
  
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• Hockey World League 3: Ireland lose 2-1 to Spain in quarter-final

  19-07-2017 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland retain hope of World Cup qualification despite losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-final of World League 3 in Johannesburg.
  
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• Stephen Nolan: BBC NI presenter's salary revealed

  19-07-2017 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland broadcaster earns between £400,000 to £449,999 a year, says the corporation.
  
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• Ian Paterson case: Surgeon's sentence referred to Court of Appeal

  19-07-2017 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The surgeon was jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of multiple counts of wounding.
  
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• Alleged drugs supplier who flouted mobile phone ban was 'filming loyalist band parade for his Brazilian girlfriend', High Court hears

  19-07-2017 16:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An alleged drugs supplier returned to custody after flouting a mobile phone ban was just filming a loyalist band parade for his Brazilian girlfriend, the High Court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• BBC 'committed' to paying for top talent

  19-07-2017 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comments come after salary details of the BBC's highest-paid presenters were revealed.
  
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• Diazepam tablets stolen from pharmaceutical firm

  19-07-2017 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Large quantity of tablets taken in burglary at AAH Pharmaceuticals in east Belfast.
  
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• Stephen Nolan reacts to BBC salary reveal

  19-07-2017 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC broadcaster Stephen Nolan says he wants to work at the BBC and earn as much as he can.
  
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• Stephen Nolan reacts to BBC salary disclosure

  19-07-2017 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC broadcaster Stephen Nolan says he wants to work at the BBC and earn as much as he can.
  
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• Baby Charlie’s parents lose court battle over brain scan

  19-07-2017 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard have lost the latest fight in their legal battle over his treatment.
  
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• Commonwealth Youth Games: Ex-minister 'has questions to answer'

  19-07-2017 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belfast will not take part in Commonwealth Youth Games official closing ceremony on Sunday.
  
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• Lisbellaw gas bottle boat explosion injures man

  19-07-2017 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is understood the roof was blown off the boat and into the water in the explosion.
  
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• Man injured as gas explosion sinks boat in Fermanagh

  19-07-2017 14:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Fire Service dealt with an explosion on a boat in Fermanagh which sank the vessel and left a man injured.
  
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• Poll: Who is Northern Ireland's greatest guitarist?

  19-07-2017 13:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland may be a small corner of the world but some of music's most talented guitarists hail from right here.
  
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• BBC pay of top earners revealed [full list]

  19-07-2017 12:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC has revealed the pay of its top earning stars. Below is the full list.
  
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• 5,000 attend Foyle Cup opening parade [photos]

  19-07-2017 12:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Over 5,000 players, officials and family members gathered for the traditional Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup opening parade on Tuesday morning.
  
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• BBC pay: Stephen Nolan in top 10 earners, Chris Evans highest on £2m

  19-07-2017 12:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC has revealed the pay of its top earning stars.
  
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• Manchester United turn to PSG star, Keita's agent meets Liverpool in Hong Kong as bid rejected and other transfer rumours

  19-07-2017 11:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have joined Barcelona in the hunt for PSG's Italian midfielder MARCO VERRATTI.
  
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• Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park in full bloom for Rose Week

  19-07-2017 10:50 via youtube.com
  
  
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• I work hard for it: Stephen Nolan outlines facts of BBC salary - but is he value for money?

  19-07-2017 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Nolan has defended his BBC salary, saying he always set out to earn as much as possible.
  
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• BBC pay: Stephen Nolan expected to be among top earners - 'This will be interesting,' says Radio Ulster host

  19-07-2017 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster Stephen Nolan is expected to be named among the near 100 stars of the broadcaster earning over £150,000 a year.
  
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• Man rescued from west Belfast house fire by neighbours

  19-07-2017 10:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer was also treated at the scene of the blaze for smoke inhalation.
  
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• Wednesday's paper review: Jail breaks, interview tapes and bonfires

  19-07-2017 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gerry Adams's prison escape appeal and the burning debate over bonfires make Wednesday's papers.
  
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• Brexit 'exacerbates divisions' in NI

  19-07-2017 09:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A House of Lords report says the Brexit debate also likely contributed to the collapse of Stormont.
  
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• Inspirational Bangor mum Diane McCaughan loses cancer battle

  19-07-2017 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to an inspiring Bangor mum-of-two Diane McCaughan who has died following a battle with cancer.
  
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• Tributes to Glenlola teacher Julie Jones ahead of funeral

  19-07-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to Northern Ireland teacher Julie Jones who has died suddenly.
  
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• Bullet pens and toy ducks among gifts given to First Ministers in Northern Ireland

  19-07-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A China horse, art from Kazakhstan and even a toy duck have been given to Northern Ireland's political leaders.
  
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• Foyle Cup sees Down's kids take pride of place in big parade

  19-07-2017 09:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Foyle Cup football tournament has marked its 25th year with a record-breaking number of teams from across the world taking part, including two Down's syndrome sides.
  
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• Lords reveal fears of Brexit impact on Northern Ireland

  19-07-2017 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Political stability in Northern Ireland cannot be allowed to become the "collateral damage" of Brexit, a major new report warns.
  
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• Down pizzeria destroyed in second attack in fortnight

  19-07-2017 08:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fast food restaurant has been gutted in a suspected arson attack - less than two weeks after a deliberate fire at the same property.
  
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• Dad of drink-drive victim Enda Dolan backs 'name and shame' plan

  19-07-2017 08:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The father of a Queen's University student killed by a drunk driver has backed radical new proposals from the Irish Government to name and shame all those convicted of the offence.
  
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