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• Belfast's Burgeoning Food and Drink Scene - Paste Magazine

  27-07-2017 23:46
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  Belfast's Burgeoning Food and Drink Scene
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  The culinary landscape of Northern Ireland's capital city has come a long way from the standard offerings of wheaten bread, Irish butter and brown beer (though those things are still delicious, classic, local fare for very good reason). The restaurant ...
  
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• PSNI chief constable Twitter account 'possibly hacked'

  27-07-2017 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The police say a tweet posted on Thursday has led them to believe there was a "malicious hacking".
  
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• Councillors walk out in protest at Sinn Fein chair's Enniskillen bomb comments

  27-07-2017 23:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP, DUP and UUP councillors have walked out of a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in protest at comments made by its new Sinn Fein chairman Stephen McCann.
  
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• Finish your college degree at UMaine ...

  27-07-2017 23:07
  Maine adults who want to return to college are invited to learn about the first steps to take toward completing their degrees. The Hutchinson Center provides one-on-one academic advising and student support services on-site in Belfast.
  
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• 'I trust the people of Belfast will treat Britain First with the contempt they deserve' - Belfast Live

  27-07-2017 22:16
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  'I trust the people of Belfast will treat Britain First with the contempt they deserve'
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  An MLA has hit out at plans to host the leaders of a 'hate filled', 'divisive and inflammatory' far right group at a rally in Belfast. "Britain First is an organisation driven by a hate-filled ideology," said Alliance Party leader Naomi Long. Paul ...
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• In Belfast, the past is present amid regeneration - Toronto Star

  27-07-2017 21:35
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  In Belfast, the past is present amid regeneration
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  Titanic Belfast is just one testament to history in a city that acknowledges its backstory. Titanic Belfast, a museum that celebrates the ship forged in the city, has swiftly emerged as one of Belfast and the U.K.'s foremost tourist attractions. (Brian ...
  
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• PSNI believe George Hamilton's Twitter may have been 'maliciously hacked'

  27-07-2017 21:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI have said that they believe that their Chief Constable George Hamilton's Twitter account may have been "maliciously hacked".
  
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• US politician 'spinning a McGuinness myth' - Belfast Newsletter

  27-07-2017 20:13
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  US politician 'spinning a McGuinness myth'
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  A Belfast woman who came to international attention for her efforts to highlight her brother's murder has described a tribute to Martin McGuinness by a US politician as an exercise in “myth-making”. Catherine McCartney was reacting to the eulogy given ...
  
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• New look as Northern Ireland's MPs get fresh portraits

  27-07-2017 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's MPs have got a fresh new look after taking part in a photoshoot aimed at showing the "human side" of Parliament.
  
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• Gardaí asked to question IRA bomb maker

  27-07-2017 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Plans to hold the fresh inquests in September have also been delayed until at least December.
  
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• Strand Arts Centre heads to the beach for summer screenings - Belfast Live

  27-07-2017 19:05
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  Strand Arts Centre heads to the beach for summer screenings
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  Strand Arts Centre have packed their buckets and spades for some unusual seaside screenings this summer. An outdoor swimming pool, a seaside hotel and Kilkeel Harbour are among the venues being used by the centre, who are leaving their East Belfast ...
  
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• Northern Ireland should not adopt petrol car sales ban, says Wilson

  27-07-2017 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland should not adopt the UK Government's ban on the sale of petrol or diesel cars, DUP MP Sammy Wilson has said.
  
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• Royal Marine 'built explosives at grandmother's house while on leave'

  27-07-2017 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Royal Marine built explosives for an Irish republican paramilitary group at his late grandmother's home while he was on leave, a court heard.
  
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• Revolution, revolt and North Korea - Bray Wanderers' chairman issues odd statement

  27-07-2017 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  League of Ireland side Bray Wanderers' chairman has hit out at speculation about the club's financial future in a bizarre statement that pledges to produce a football academy "to rival the best in the world".
  
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• Judge approves plan to withdraw Charlie Gard life support

  27-07-2017 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard could soon be moved to a hospice and allowed to die.
  
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• Charlie Gard could soon be allowed to die after judge sets end-of-life timetable

  27-07-2017 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard could soon be moved to a hospice and allowed to die.
  
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• Man to stand trial accused of supplying heroin in Belfast - The Irish ... - the Irish News

  27-07-2017 16:10
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  Man to stand trial accused of supplying heroin in Belfast - The Irish ...
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  A LITHUANIAN man is to stand trial accused of supplying heroin in Belfast, a judge ordered today.and more »
  
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• Unionist councillor defends Britain First appearance at Belfast rally

  27-07-2017 16:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An independent unionist councillor has defended the appearance of members of Britain First at a Belfast anti-terrorism rally.
  
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• Irish Water supplies restored after burst main repair

  27-07-2017 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Some 50,000 people in County Louth and County Meath lost supply last week due to a burst water main.
  
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• Belfast council to vote on removing bonfire materials

  27-07-2017 15:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A special meeting of Belfast City Council has been called to discuss the matter of bonfires and to allow staff to remove materials.
  
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• Judge pleased to have 'satisfied customer' in court as bail complications keep man behind bars

  27-07-2017 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Judge said it was "nice to have a satisfied customer" after a man accused of drugs offences said he didn't mind staying in prison on remand.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: PSNI attending east Belfast incident

  27-07-2017 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Armagh road closed after crash

  27-07-2017 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Sinn Fein's united Ireland 'not safe' for unionists: war hero Beattie weighs into twitter row over 'our soldiers'

  27-07-2017 14:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's vision of a united Ireland would be a scary place for unionists, war hero and MLA Doug Beattie has claimed.
  
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• Household spending power 'at new low'

  27-07-2017 14:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Average discretionary income per week in Northern Ireland is £100 lower than the rest of the UK.
  
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• Treating jellyfish stings

  27-07-2017 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  New advice is issued on how to treat jellyfish stings - and it is not what you think.
  
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• Brid Rodgers to lead civil rights movement commemorations

  27-07-2017 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former nationalist minister who was one of the earliest supporters of civil rights in Northern Ireland is to help mark its 50th anniversary next year.
  
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• Funeral held for Dean McIlwaine - final farewell to tragic young Belfast barber - Belfast Telegraph

  27-07-2017 14:01
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  Funeral held for Dean McIlwaine - final farewell to tragic young Belfast barber
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  Alan Lewis - PhotopressBelfast.co.uk 27/7/2017 Picture by Justin. 14 14 Alan Lewis - PhotopressBelfast.co.uk 27/7/2017 Picture by Justin Kernoghan The funeral of Dean McIlwaine at Carnmoney Presbyterian Church in County Antrim - Hundreds of mourners ...
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• Funeral held for Dean McIlwaine - final farewell to tragic young Belfast barber

  27-07-2017 13:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Family and friends of young Belfast man Dean McIlwaine have paid their final respects at his funeral in Newtownabbey.
  
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• Fall in NI food processing turnover

  27-07-2017 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Sales were down slightly but employment levels increased in the key manufacturing sector.
  
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• 'Sorry, we can't call you next time Jamie Dornan is in' - Ramore Restaurant's unusual customer requests

  27-07-2017 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ramore Restaurants in Portrush revealed a number of hilarious requests customers have recently made - including whether or not a certain Co Down actor is dining at the establishment.
  
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• First Holy Communion spending on the rise as family bill tops £500, figures show

  27-07-2017 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland families spent more than £500 on their child's First Holy Communion this year, a survey revealed.
  
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• Man arrested after standoff with Gardaí at Dublin church

  27-07-2017 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish police and firefighters are called after a man reportedly sprayed a substance in the building.
  
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• Kate Nash plays 10th anniversary gig at Limelight in Belfast

  27-07-2017 12:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kate Nash celebrated the 10th anniversary of her hit album 'Made of Bricks' at the Limelight in Belfast on Wednesday.
  
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• Irish police urged to quiz IRA bomber Michael Hayes, Birmingham hearing told

  27-07-2017 12:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish police have been asked to interview self-confessed IRA bomber Michael Hayes by lawyers acting for the Birmingham pub bombings inquests.
  
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• Watch: Young talent stage Oliver! for Belfast Grand Opera House Summer Youth Project

  27-07-2017 11:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Young people from across Northern Ireland will bring their Summer Youth Project production of Oliver! to the Grand Opera House stage this week.
  
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• Loyalist crime probe officers seize cash and tobacco

  27-07-2017 10:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have seized a number of items as part of an investigation into loyalist paramilitary activities, saying it demonstrates their determination to catch those involved in organised crime.
  
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• French firefighters tame wildfires on Mediterranean coast

  27-07-2017 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  French firefighters have tamed one of the fiercest blazes to break out during four days of wildfires in the country's southeast Mediterranean coast that led to the evacuation of more than 12,000 people.
  
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• French firefighters near to containing wildfire

  27-07-2017 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  French authorities are close to containing one of the fiercest blazes to break out during four days of wildfires in the country's southeast that have led to the evacuation of more than 12,000 people.
  
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• 1,000 firefighters battle French Riviera blazes as 12,000 evacuated

  27-07-2017 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 firefighters b acked by planes dropping water and fire retardant have been battling w ildfires that billowed smoke into the sky over the Cote d'Azur in southern France and forced the evacuation of at least 12,000 people.
  
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• PSNI seize BMW car just hours after new owner bought it

  27-07-2017 10:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland have seized a car just hours after it was bought.
  
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• Virus forces bed closures and halts operations at Northern Ireland's Altnagelvin hospital

  27-07-2017 09:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Beds have been closed and routine operations cancelled after a virus broke out at a Northern Ireland hospital.
  
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• Virus and staff shortage force bed closures and halts ops at Altnagelvin

  27-07-2017 09:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Beds have been closed and routine operations cancelled after a virus broke out at a Northern Ireland hospital.
  
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• Belfast's very own Spiderman captured scaling buildings and cranes - Belfast Live

  27-07-2017 09:54
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  Belfast's very own Spiderman captured scaling buildings and cranes
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  A young daredevil is winning fans around the world for breathtaking pictures of himself at the top of Belfast buildings. The 23-year-old self described free runner and climber said he has been scaling everything he can for over a decade. As well as ...
  
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• US trade deal threatens thousands of Northern Ireland jobs, warns union

  27-07-2017 09:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A government trade deal with the United States after Brexit could threaten thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland, it has been warned.
  
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• Newry council inspection led to horsemeat prosecutions

  27-07-2017 09:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Europe-wide conspiracy to pass off 30 tonnes of horsemeat as beef - much of which went on to enter the food chain - was uncovered by a Newry council health official's surprise inspection.
  
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• Carl Frampton: 'Lose Gutierrez fight and my career could be over'

  27-07-2017 09:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton told hundreds of his adoring home fans who gathered in Victoria Square to watch him work out yesterday that his career could be over if he doesn't emerge victorious in his "must-win" fight in Belfast on Saturday night.
  
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• Dissident Marine Maxwell’s target list included PSNI bases and power stations in Northern Ireland

  27-07-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Royal Marine turned dissident republican bomb-maker had a satellite map of targets including Larne PSNI station with a "blast radius put on top of it", the Old Bailey has heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland actor admits helping to bomb British army base in Germany

  27-07-2017 08:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Northern Irish actor once tipped for fame has finally confessed he was involved in a 1996 IRA bombing of a British army base in Germany - but insisted the mass murder of soldiers was not the aim of the attack.
  
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