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• Do you have what it takes to be a Samaritans volunteer? - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 23:14
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  Do you have what it takes to be a Samaritans volunteer?
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  The service offers round-the-clock emotional support for anyone feeling down, depressed, anxious or unhappy. The confidential service is offered by phone, email, text, letter and face-to- face. The branch is holding two information events in its ...
  
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• Watch: NI singer Rwanda Shaw impresses X Factor judges

  02-09-2017 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland X Factor hopeful Rwanda Shaw has made it through to the next stage of the singing competition following a flawless first audition.
  
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• West Belfast GAA club hits out after fire set at site of new pitch - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 22:08
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  West Belfast GAA club hits out after fire set at site of new pitch
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  A West Belfast GAA club has hit out after a 'deliberate' fire was set at the site of its new pitch overnight. Building supplies were set alight at the site for Davitts GAC's £1.5m project on a site off the Falls Road. Work on the new facilities has ...
  
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• X Factor: Watch moment Lisburn singer Rwanda Shaw wows the judges - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 21:58
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  X Factor: Watch moment Lisburn singer Rwanda Shaw wows the judges
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  This is the moment a singer from Lisburn showed the X Factor judges just how it's done. 21-year-old Rwanda Shaw appeared on the hit ITV show on Saturday night, performing in front of judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh and Sharon ...and more »
  
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• World Amateur Championships: Ireland's Ward beaten in Hamburg final

  02-09-2017 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish light-heavyweight Joe Ward misses out a World Amateur Championships gold medal after losing to Julio La Cruz in the final.
  
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• Lush set to move and open spa in Belfast - and they are hiring - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 21:20
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  Lush set to move and open spa in Belfast - and they are hiring
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  Popular cosmetics brand Lush is set to move and open a spa in Belfast - and they are hiring. Currently the Lush store in Belfast is situated on Castle Lane in the city centre, but soon they will be moving to a bigger store and turn it into Ireland's ...
  
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• World Cup 2018: Republic of Ireland held to draw in Georgia

  02-09-2017 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The Republic of Ireland remain unbeaten in 2018 World Cup qualifying after being held to a draw by a superior Georgia in Tbilisi.
  
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• Two attacked and child held down in aggravated burglary

  02-09-2017 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Two females are attacked and an eight-year-old girl held down during an aggravated burglary in County Down.
  
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• RTÉ criticised for cutting off Northern Ireland on map

  02-09-2017 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  RTÉ's Late Late Show criticised for cutting off Northern Ireland on a map
  
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• Irish Premiership: Bannsiders beat Glenavon to go top

  02-09-2017 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Coleraine move to the Premiership summit thanks to an entertaining 4-2 victory over Glenavon at the Showgrounds.
  
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• Scottish Challenge Cup: Crusaders and Linfield go through

  02-09-2017 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish Premiership sides Crusaders and Linfield book their places in the last 16 of the Scottish Challenge Cup.
  
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• Irish League Round-Up: Coleraine hit four to stay top as Friars snatches dramatic win for Ballymena

  02-09-2017 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleraine continued their 100% record and took top spot on their own after an impressive 4-2 win over Glenavon. Here are the details from Saturday's afternoon's games.
  
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• In Pictures: Air show in Portrush attracts crowds

  02-09-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Thousands turn out for the first day of the annual Air Waves International Airshow in County Antrim.
  
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• Watch: A Belfast man is getting married in California today... and you're invited - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 17:23
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  Watch: A Belfast man is getting married in California today... and you're invited
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  A Belfast man is to live stream his wedding to a Californian music teacher from the USA's sunshine state this evening. Nathan Anderson and Rachel Murray first locked eyes in Belfast, but their spectacular first date transcended geographical limits. Now ...
  
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• Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning issued for rain - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 17:22
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  Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning issued for rain
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  While Saturday morning and early afternoon saw the sun shining in many parts of Northern Ireland - the bad news is that it isn't going to last. In fact a weather warning has been issued that could see things getting VERY wet. The NI Weather & Flood ...
  
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• Rare coins stolen in Lurgan burglary

  02-09-2017 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Antique coins have been stolen during a burglary at a house in Lurgan.
  
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• Large quantity of 'valuable antique coins' stolen in Co Armagh burglary - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 16:23
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  Large quantity of 'valuable antique coins' stolen in Co Armagh burglary
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  Police are appealing for information following the theft of a large quantity of antique gold and silver coins from a property in Co Armagh. The burglary was reported to have taken place at a house in the Albert Street area of Lurgan in the early hours ...and more »
  
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• Belfast arson attack victim escapes uninjured - Belfast Telegraph

  02-09-2017 16:04
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  Belfast arson attack victim escapes uninjured
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  Police in Belfast are investigating a fire at a house in the Broadway area of the city. The Fire Service attended the scene of blaze, which is being treated as arson, at around 9pm on Friday September 1. Detective Sergeant Moffett said there was ...
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• Two men freed without charge in missing wedding party girl probe

  02-09-2017 15:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men being questioned in France over the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl from a wedding party in an Alpine town have been released without charge.
  
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• In pictures: Fifth Belfast Tattoo takes place in Belfast

  02-09-2017 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  The fifth Belfast Tattoo, which started on Thursday, is taking place at the SSE Arena, with the final event on Saturday evening.
  
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• Arson attack on west Belfast house

  02-09-2017 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman, 58, escaped uninjured, although there was considerable smoke damage to the property.
  
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• Air ambulance at scene of motorbike crash in Co Antrim - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 14:34
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  Air ambulance at scene of motorbike crash in Co Antrim
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  The air ambulance has been dispatched to the scene of a crash that appears to have involved a motorbike and car. Two ambulance vans, three cars and two bikes were also pictured at the scene of the crash on the Portglenone Road this afternoon.
  
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• Belfast arson attack victim escapes uninjured

  02-09-2017 14:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Belfast are investigating a fire at a house in the Broadway area of the city.
  
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• Stormont deadlock: Secretary of state to meet parties on Monday

  02-09-2017 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  James Brokenshire is to meet the five main political parties in Northern Ireland on Monday.
  
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• Northport | $49,000

  02-09-2017 13:43
  Stratton Estates is a wonderful Northport subdivision minutes from Camden and Belfast and seconds from Penobscot Bay. The property is a mix of evergreens and hardwood with a moss covered knoll overlooking a small pond.
  
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• Josh Magennis: 'Stand-out' Northern Ireland squad wants to make history

  02-09-2017 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Josh Magennis wants the current group of Northern Ireland players to leave a lasting legacy after achieving their latest slice of history in San Marino on Friday night.
  
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• Arson attack on west Belfast house - BBC News - BBC News

  02-09-2017 13:04
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  Arson attack on west Belfast house - BBC News
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  A woman, 58, escaped uninjured, although there was considerable smoke damage to the property.
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• Arson attack on west Belfast house - BBC News

  02-09-2017 13:03
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  Arson attack on west Belfast house
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  A 58-year-old woman has escaped injury following an arson attack on a house in west Belfast. The incident happened on Friday in the Broadway area at about 21:00 BST. The NIFRS attended the scene, which police are treating as arson with intent to ...
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• Homecoming for RAF man at Belfast Tattoo - Belfast Newsletter

  02-09-2017 13:00
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  Homecoming for RAF man at Belfast Tattoo
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  Stephen Chapman (Senior Drum Major) pictured heading up the massed pipe bands at the 2017 Belfast Tattoo. Included (left in front row is Lauren Hanna from Dromore). Published: 12:00 Saturday 02 September 2017 ...
  
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• Girl (8) held down, two women assaulted by gang in vicious attack at house in Northern Ireland

  02-09-2017 12:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland have appealed for information following a burglary and serious assault at a house in Banbridge, Co Down.
  
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• NI defender Jonny Evans happy to remain West Brom skipper

  02-09-2017 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Jonny Evans says he will be glad to get back to playing for West Brom after Northern Ireland's qualifier against the Czech Republic on Monday.
  
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• Sir Tom Jones postpones tour dates ‘following medical advice’

  02-09-2017 11:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crooner Sir Tom Jones has postponed his US tour just days before it was due to begin “following medical advice”.
  
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• PSNI issue warning to West Belfast residents over 'rogue traders' - Belfast Live

  02-09-2017 11:07
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  PSNI issue warning to West Belfast residents over 'rogue traders'
  Belfast Live
  It comes following a number of reports that they were operating in the west of the city. The PSNI has also revealed what you need to do if you're unsure if the caller is genuine or not. A spokesman explained: "We have had a few reports of rogue traders ...
  
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• Belfast body find: Man's death investigated by police - BBC News - BBC News

  02-09-2017 10:47
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  Belfast body find: Man's death investigated by police - BBC News
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  The death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in Belfast city centre is being investigated.
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• Belfast body find: Man's death investigated by police - BBC News

  02-09-2017 10:47
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  Belfast body find: Man's death investigated by police
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  The death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in Belfast city centre is being investigated by police. The man's body was found in Hope Street on Friday afternoon. It is understood that a woman raised the alarm after finding the man dead.
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• Belfast body find: Man's death investigated by police

  02-09-2017 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in Belfast city centre is being investigated.
  
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• Sunflowers sown for cancer patients

  02-09-2017 10:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Allan Rainey invites passers-by to pick a flower and leave a donation for charity.
  
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• Golden glory

  02-09-2017 10:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Allan Rainey invites passers-by to pick a flower and leave a donation for charity.
  
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• DUP offer made knowing that we would reject it, says SF

  02-09-2017 09:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has dismissed a DUP compromise proposal on the Irish language as an old offer that Arlene Foster knew republicans would reject.
  
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• Belfast policeman with UK's longest service record dies aged 89

  02-09-2017 09:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast-born police officer said to have had the longest record of service in the UK has died.
  
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• Stars gather in West London for Grenfell Tower football match

  02-09-2017 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A charity football match will today see cultures collide as stars including David Seaman and Jarvis Cocker compete to raise funds for Grenfell Tower survivors.
  
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• Restaurant review: Freshii - a sin-free new taste

  02-09-2017 09:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Freshii, the fast health food chain, has popped up on the corner of Donegall Square and Wellington Place, all lush, glowing and green. It was only a matter of time before somebody would take the concept of healthy eating seriously and provide the punter with quick and easy access to fast raw food.
  
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• Gerry Adams accused of showing 'utter contempt' for family of farmer shot dead by IRA

  02-09-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The son of a senior prison officer murdered by the IRA says calls from Gerry Adams for the killers of an innocent farmer to be spared jail are "shameful and disrespectful".
  
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• Fixer-upper home with £15k price tag has Northern Ireland buyers queueing up

  02-09-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Is this house the ultimate ‘fixer-upper’ to ever appear on the Northern Ireland housing market?
  
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• Baby Matilda lived for only 90 days but, her parents captured every milestone in her short but special life

  02-09-2017 08:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sweet Bangor baby Matilda Gray tragically only lived for 90 days but what a very special 90 days they were thanks to her devoted mum and dad Claire and Kris. The couple were told the shattering news that their little girl had only a very short time to live when she was five days old and despite their heartache they vowed to make every minute count.
  
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• West Brom's James McClean stuns cancer tot's family with cash for treatment trips

  02-09-2017 08:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Footballer James McClean has come to the aid of a Northern Ireland family after their heartbreaking story featured in the pages of the Belfast Telegraph.
  
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