Belfast news

• Trump warning to North Korea: US 'locked and loaded’

  11-08-2017 21:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump has warned of military action "should North Korea act unwisely" amidst escalating tensions between the two countries.
  
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• Airports urge Westminster to review air passenger tax

  11-08-2017 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Airport bosses ask for a review of air passenger duty, as promised in the DUP-Conservative deal.
  
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• Irish League Live: Heatley the hero as Crusaders come back to crush Ballymena

  11-08-2017 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Paul Heatley inspired Crusaders are off and running with a 4-1 win over Ballymena United.
  
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• NI has 'serious problem' with prescription drug abuse

  11-08-2017 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  A coroner has warned that Northern Ireland has a serious problem with prescription drug abuse.
  
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• GAA warns fans over black market tickets

  11-08-2017 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The GAA has cancelled some All-Ireland semi-final tickets which were sold online at above face value.
  
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• Institutional abuse victims ask Brokenshire for help in accessing compensation

  11-08-2017 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victims of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland have urged the Secretary of State to intervene immediately to enable them to access stalled compensation payments.
  
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• Pork companies approved for China exports

  11-08-2017 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  NI's two biggest pork processing companies are approved for trade worth as much as £10m a year.
  
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• Object found in west Belfast was viable explosive device, police say

  11-08-2017 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A suspicious object originally deemed to have been an elaborate hoax bomb was actually a viable explosive device, police have said.
  
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• Young boy dies after being hit by car

  11-08-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The victim was struck by a car in Dobsons Way in Bessbrook on Friday morning.
  
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• Bessbrook crash: Young boy dies after being hit by vehicle

  11-08-2017 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young boy has died after being hit by a vehicle in Bessbrook, Co Armagh.
  
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• Bessbrook crash: Community in shock as young boy dies after being hit by vehicle

  11-08-2017 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young boy has died after being hit by a vehicle in Bessbrook, Co Armagh.
  
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• Vaginal mesh campaigners welcome 'major development'

  11-08-2017 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  One NI patient is offered a surgical consultation in London with a view to removing painful implant.
  
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• Pensioner stands trial over rape and indecent assault

  11-08-2017 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 79-year-old man is to stand trial accused of a catalogue of sexual assaults on his daughter, a judge has ordered.
  
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• Western Trust apologises to patients for postponing procedures

  11-08-2017 15:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Western Trust has apologised to patients who had their routine procedures postponed at Altnagelvin hospital.
  
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• Rory McIlroy pulls off stunning shot to stay on course at US PGA

  11-08-2017 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy kept his bid for a third US PGA Championship title on track with a remarkable par to start his second round at Quail Hollow.
  
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• Rory McIlroy 10 shots off the lead at the US PGA Championship

  11-08-2017 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy began his second round with a moment of magic, but even that and a late rally saw him end it needing to make history to win the weather-affected 99th US PGA Championship.
  
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• McIlroy begins second round with spectacular escape

  11-08-2017 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy kept his bid for a third US PGA Championship title on track with a remarkable escape to start his second round at Quail Hollow.
  
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• Check the signs: Stormont department silent on Belfast bus lane operating times

  11-08-2017 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Infrastructure is refusing to say what time bus lanes across the city operate - instead saying people should just pay attention to the signs on each route.
  
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• Check the signs: Stormont department can't specify operating times for Belfast's 50km bus lane

  11-08-2017 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Infrastructure has said it can't say what time specific bus lanes across the city operate - instead saying people should just pay attention to the signs on each route.
  
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• South Belfast man loses appeal over damages after alleged UVF links exposed

  11-08-2017 14:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A south Belfast man portrayed in a newspaper as an Ulster Volunteer Force godfather has lost his appeal against being denied damages for alleged harassment.
  
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• Altnagelvin hospital: Trust sorry over postponement of procedures

  11-08-2017 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Trust now able to start booking routine inpatient appointments at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry.
  
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• Women priests 'could celebrate Mass better than men'

  11-08-2017 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Women could celebrate Mass better than men as they are "more used to sacrifice", says an Irish priest.
  
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• Getting your A-Level results this week?

  11-08-2017 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News NI will be hosting a special Facebook Live to answer questions around A-Level results.
  
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• Getting your A-Level results next week?

  11-08-2017 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News NI will be hosting a special Facebook Live to answer questions around A-Level results.
  
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• Weekly Newspapers: Family reunion and prisoner escape bid

  11-08-2017 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  A family reunion and a prisoner's escape bid make the NI weekly newspaper headlines.
  
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• Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing 17-year-old Caolan Carson

  11-08-2017 13:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and the family of missing teenager Caolan Carson have said that they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for his welfare.
  
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• E-bikes cannot be registered in Northern Ireland despite law requiring it

  11-08-2017 13:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is not possible to register an e-bike in Northern Ireland despite laws in place requiring it.
  
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• DVLA to register e-bikes in Northern Ireland from Monday

  11-08-2017 13:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It will become possible to register e-bikes in Northern Ireland from Monday, as is required by law, according to officials.
  
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• Strabane abduction: Man tied up and seriously injured

  11-08-2017 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  A 22-year-old man is seriously injured after being hauled into a van in Strabane, County Tyrone.
  
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• Prince George 'gay icon' article branded 'sick'

  11-08-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  PinkNews defends its article described by a unionist politician as "outrageous and sick".
  
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• 'Gay icon'?

  11-08-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  PinkNews defends its article described by a unionist politician as "outrageous and sick".
  
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• Omagh bomb prosecution 'was possible with better investigation'

  11-08-2017 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Killers could have been convicted if police investigation had been better, says ex-ombudsman.
  
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• Ulster Grand Prix: Second rider 'critical' after racer Hodson killed at Dundrod

  11-08-2017 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A second rider is in a critical condition after crash at the Ulster Grand Prix.
  
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• Two critical including Northern Ireland rider Lynd after Ulster Grand Prix crashes

  11-08-2017 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two riders including a Northern Ireland man are in a critical condition in hospital following separate crashes at the Ulster Grand Prix.
  
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• Rider Hodson killed and second 'critical' after Ulster Grand Prix Dundrod crashes

  11-08-2017 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A second rider is in a critical condition after crash at the Ulster Grand Prix.
  
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• Two cars set alight in arson incident in Forkhill

  11-08-2017 10:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives in Newry have appealed for witnesses following an arson attack on two cars in Forkhill.
  
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• The dates for Belfast's Christmas Market have been extended - Belfast Live

  11-08-2017 10:21
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  The dates for Belfast's Christmas Market have been extended
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  Due to popular demand the dates for the hugely popular annual attraction in the grounds of Belfast City Hall in November and December have been extended. Instead of ending on Tuesday, December 19, the festive market will now run until 8pm on Saturday, ...
  
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• Strabane: Man abducted, hooded and beaten in 'horrifying' attack

  11-08-2017 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan has condemned a "horrifying" late night abduction and attack on a man in Strabane.
  
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• SDLP's McCrossan condemns attack that saw man abducted, hooded and beaten

  11-08-2017 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan has condemned a "horrifying" late night abduction and attack on a man in Strabane.
  
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• Man abducted, hooded and beaten in 'horrifying' gang attack

  11-08-2017 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives in Strabane are investigating after a man was abducted and beaten by a gang of men.
  
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• Unlikely 'gay icon'

  11-08-2017 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  A motorcyclist's death and anger at 'gay icon' claims for a royal prince make the NI daily papers.
  
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• This new mural unveiled in West Belfast has an important community message - Belfast Live

  11-08-2017 09:23
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  This new mural unveiled in West Belfast has an important community message
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  The positive mental health piece on Albert Street in Divis was created by young people involved in the Frank Gillen Centre's Divis Youth Project. The idea is around promoting positive mental health with young people driving the programme from start to ...
  
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• Rory McIlroy's tribute to boy golfer fighting back from horror crash

  11-08-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy has narrated an emotional news feature telling the powerful story of his friend's special relationship with golf.
  
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• Last orders at Northern Ireland restaurant only trading since June

  11-08-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down restaurant has closed its doors after just two months in operation.
  
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• Fear of clashes at Apprentice Boys parade as republican group holds protest in Derry

  11-08-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are fears over a possible confrontation at an Apprentice Boys parade in Londonderry after a republican group announced a protest to coincide with it.
  
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• Fantastic Mrs Fox Sianna back on her feet after cliff fall

  11-08-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A plucky fox cub has overcome the odds and learned to walk again after falling off a cliff edge on the north coast.
  
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• English rider Jamie Hodson loses life and brother injured after horror crash at Dundrod

  11-08-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A motorcycle rider died yesterday after a horror crash at the Dundrod 150 National road race in Co Antrim.
  
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