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• Ulster Grand Prix highlights

  13-08-2017 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights of all of Saturday's seven races from a thrilling day of action at the Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod.
  
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• Confrontation with North Korea not imminent: US officials

  13-08-2017 21:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Senior US national security officials have said a military confrontation with North Korea is not imminent, but they cautioned that the possibility of war is greater than it was a decade ago.
  
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• Belfast man enlisting help of sports stars to raise money for charity and keep his brother's name alive - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 20:20
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  Belfast man enlisting help of sports stars to raise money for charity and keep his brother's name alive
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  A Belfast man is enlisting the help of some of Northern Ireland's best-known sports stars to honour his brother and raise cash for charity. Stephen Rodgers, 35, has founded 'Signed Sports Memorabilia', a charity venture in memory of his brother Brian ...
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in collision with Land Rover towing caravan - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 19:24
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  Motorcyclist killed in collision with Land Rover towing caravan
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  Police say the 66-year-old man died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry at around 12.30pm. They added that the man was the driver of a motorcycle involved in the collision with a Landrover Discovery which was ...
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• Newry crash: Motorcyclist (66) dies after collision with SUV

  13-08-2017 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 66-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Newry on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• 60 fab snaps as pals enjoy the weekend in Belfast - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 16:48
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  60 fab snaps as pals enjoy the weekend in Belfast
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  Cheers to that, friends enjoy some 'craic' and drinks this weekend in Belfast City Centre. The Hudson and The National welcomed friends to celebrate the weekend in style on Saturday evening. The National continued... View gallery · The National continued.
  
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• Tributes paid to much-loved Crumlin man John Stewart - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 16:47
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  Tributes paid to much-loved Crumlin man John Stewart
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  Tributes have been paid to a devoted Co Antrim family man described as a legend in the football community. John Stewart, 67, died on Friday and heartfelt tributes have poured in for the popular Crumlin man, who was treasurer of Crumlin United Football ...and more »
  
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• 'I was close to tears' - Conor McGregor invites Irishman over to Vegas after song goes viral

  13-08-2017 15:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young Kildare man who penned a song about Conor McGregor was left close to tears following a heart-warming gesture by the Notorious.
  
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• Portrush lifeboat joins search for missing diver - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 15:32
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  Portrush lifeboat joins search for missing diver
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  A search for a diver missing off the coast of Co Donegal has continued today with the Portrush Lifeboat joining Lough Swilly lifeboat and the coastguard helicopter. The man went missing shortly after 2.30pm on Saturday when he was diving with a group ...and more »
  
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• Man arrested shortly after robbery of shop in North Belfast - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 15:02
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  Man arrested shortly after robbery of shop in North Belfast
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  A man was arrested by police shortly after a shop in North Belfast was robbed. Officers were alerted after receiving reports this morning, Sunday, August 13, a man wearing a grey top and grey bottoms entered the shop on the Oldpark Road and stole money.
  
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• Irish border: Brexit papers to outline Government's aims ahead of talks

  13-08-2017 14:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ministers are to publish a new series of detailed papers setting out their aims for the Brexit talks amid criticism about a lack of clarity over the Government's negotiating position.
  
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• River Foyle: Body discovered by search team

  13-08-2017 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A body has been recovered from the River Foyle.
  
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• Man arrested over Portadown assault

  13-08-2017 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were assaulted in Portadown.
  
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• World Championships: Robert Heffernan announces retirement after eighth place

  13-08-2017 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  2013 gold medallist Robert Heffernan announces his retirement after finishing eighth in the 50km walk at the World Championships.
  
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• Man held over Derry paramilitary-style shooting

  13-08-2017 12:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating a paramilitary-style shooting in Londonderry earlier this week.
  
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• Colleagues of Matthew Thompson do something very special in his memory - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 12:10
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  Colleagues of Matthew Thompson do something very special in his memory
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  Colleagues of a Belfast man who died while jogging along the Lagan have done something very special in his memory. Matthew Thompson was just 39 when he died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition while jogging on the Lagan Towpath in June ...
  
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• Searches underway for diver and walker in Donegal

  13-08-2017 11:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A major search operation for a diver who went missing off the coast of Co Donegal has resumed.
  
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• Search underway for diver missing off Donegal coast

  13-08-2017 11:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A major search operation for a diver who went missing off the coast of Co Donegal has resumed.
  
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• Walking On Cars delight fans in Belfast at Custom House Square gig - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 11:15
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  Walking On Cars delight fans in Belfast at Custom House Square gig
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  Walking On Cars delighted fans in Belfast last night with an impressive Custom House Square gig. The five-piece Irish alternative rock band took to the stage on Saturday night, headlining the second night of gigs in the Belfast city centre location ...
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• Portadown: Garvaghy Road reopens after 'major incident'

  13-08-2017 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Garvaghy Road in Portadown has reopened after what police in Craigavon described as "a major incident" on Sunday morning.
  
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• Garvaghy Road: Man charged with attempted murder after Portadown assault

  13-08-2017 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after two men suffered serious injuries during an attack in the Garvaghy Road area of Portadown, Co Armagh.
  
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• Garvaghy Road: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Portadown assault

  13-08-2017 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have suffered serious injuries after being attacked by men brandishing weapons in the Garvaghy Road area of Portadown, Co Armagh.
  
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• Search under way for diver off Donegal coast

  13-08-2017 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The man was reported missing at about 16:00 BST on Saturday.
  
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• West Belfast community 'saved children's lives' stopping alleged drink-driver - Belfast Live

  13-08-2017 10:41
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  West Belfast community 'saved children's lives' stopping alleged drink-driver
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  The community in West Belfast have been praised for 'saving children's lives' after stopping an alleged drink-driver. The police acknowledged the quick-thinking actions of members of the public who apprehended an alleged drink-driver on Saturday night, ...and more »
  
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• In pictures: Sky lights up at night as Perseid meteors visit Earth

  13-08-2017 10:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Skygazers were treated to a spectacular display of celestial fireworks overnight as the Earth flew through a cloud of cometary dust.
  
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• Premier League Live: Manchester United v West Ham, Newcastle v Tottenham - opening day fixtures, scores, results, table

  13-08-2017 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Premier League is back! Follow all the action and all the twists and turns of the season ahead right here.
  
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• Ant McPartlin reveals painkiller addiction ‘nearly killed him’

  13-08-2017 08:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin has revealed how he nearly died after battling with depression, alcohol and substance abuse.
  
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• Building Bridges

  13-08-2017 08:12
  Elliot Benjamin facilitates this discussion group at 93 Main St., Belfast. Goal is for people of all political persuasions to find common ground on current issues, including bullying in schools, discrimination, and hate crimes.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Newry road closed after two-vehicle crash

  13-08-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: M2 reopens after crash

  13-08-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest updates from Belfast and beyond

  13-08-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Ballymena road closed after two-vehicle crash

  13-08-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Britain will not stay in EU by back door, say Hammond and Fox

  13-08-2017 06:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Philip Hammond and International Trade Secretary Liam Fox have come together to declare that a post-Brexit transition would not be a “back door” to Britain remaining in the EU.
  
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• US PGA Championship: Kevin Kisner one shot clear after Quail Hollow third round

  13-08-2017 02:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Kevin Kisner takes a one-shot lead into the final day of the US PGA Championship after a one-over-par 72 in his third round.
  
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• Philip Hammond accused of surrender to hard line Brexiteers over single market

  13-08-2017 01:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Philip Hammond has been accused of caving in to hard line Cabinet Brexiteers after accepting Britain will withdraw from the European single market and the customs union when it leaves the EU in 20 months' time.
  
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