Belfast news

• Woman who fell on Carrick-a-rede island rescued by helicopter

  06-09-2017 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Coastguard helicopter was called in to winch a woman to safety after she fell on Carrick-a-rede island.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill: Irish government 'co-equal partners' in Good Friday Agreement

  06-09-2017 22:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill has asserted that the Irish government is a "co-equal" partner in administering the Good Friday Agreement.
  
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• Gordon Strachan has turned Scotland's fortunes around - Michael O'Neill

  06-09-2017 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises Gordon Strachan for reviving Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign.
  
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• When fruit flies take over your kitchen, here's what you need to know

  06-09-2017 21:12
  Early September is a great time to stock up on locally grown produce. With ripe tomatoes and early season apples available in abundance, it's tempting to keep the bounty on display around your kitchen.
  
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• Danske Bank services hit with technical problems

  06-09-2017 21:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of Danske Bank's services - including its ATMs, its website, online banking, mobile banking and payment systems - have been hit with technical problems.
  
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• Leinster Lightning win Three Day Inter-pro title for fifth straight year

  06-09-2017 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Leinster Lightning make it five Three Day Inter-Provincial titles in a row by scoring enough bonus points against Northern Knights.
  
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• Sinn Féin 'ready to restart formal Stormont talks'

  06-09-2017 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Michelle O'Neill says the party has engaged in "intensified dialogue" with the DUP in the last week.
  
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• Northern Irish spenders told to shed 'round pounds' as deadline looms

  06-09-2017 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Irish consumers have been urged to get rid of their round pound coins with the deadline for spending them falling next month.
  
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• Residents relocated from Ashbrooke Care Home

  06-09-2017 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Inspectors reported unwashed patients and a "strong odour of faeces and urine" at Ashbrooke Care Home.
  
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• Harland and Wolff hopeful in new £1bn investment Warship Building plan

  06-09-2017 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new fleet of multimillion-pound warships could be built in blocks across several shipyards in Britain, including Belfast, the Defence Secretary has announced.
  
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• Victor Gordon: The worlds of media and politics turn out as renowned reporter is laid to rest

  06-09-2017 18:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victor Gordon, one of Northern Ireland's best-known weekly newspaper reporters, has been laid to rest in a funeral service in his native Portadown.
  
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• Gibbes relishing new role as Ulster coach

  06-09-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes says he and his family have been "pleasantly surprised" by what Northern Ireland has to offer since moving from France where the former New Zealander was forwards coach at Clermont Auvergne.
  
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• Hospitality Ulster 'alarmed' by proposals on migration

  06-09-2017 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Proposals to curb unskilled migration would be "a disaster" for NI's hospitality sector, it is claimed.
  
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• Legacy bodies will be 'fair and balanced' - Theresa May

  06-09-2017 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The PM was speaking after criticism of the decision to re-open legacy cases involving members of the Armed Forces.
  
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• Tyrone defender Justin McMahon retires from inter-county football

  06-09-2017 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyrone defender Justin McMahon announces his retirement from inter-county football after 10 years as part of the Red hands panel.
  
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• Soldiers will be treated fairly in NI Troubles probes: PM Theresa May

  06-09-2017 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Soldiers who served in Northern Ireland through the Troubles will be treated fairly by any organisation set up to investigate legacy issues, the Prime Minister has said.
  
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• Bill White: Arlene Foster's attitude sending voters to the polls

  06-09-2017 17:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After all the debate about falling election turnouts, the last two Northern Ireland elections reversed that trend.
  
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• On-the-run 'career criminal' Derek Brockwell sentenced

  06-09-2017 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Derek Brockwell was arrested in 2015 after stabbing two prison officers and escaping custody in the Republic.
  
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• Pregnant woman accused of smuggling cannabis claims she was scouting for nail salon, court hears

  06-09-2017 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman accused of bringing £380,000 worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland claims she was scouting locations for a nail salon business venture, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Passy Pete the Lobster predicts 6 more weeks of summer

  06-09-2017 16:36
  Jeff Sessions announces that the Trump administration is rescinding DACA - that will affect 800,000 people - because it is 'unconstitutional' and amounts to 'unilateral executive amnesty' Hurricane Irma strengthens into a Category FIVE storm with winds up to 175 mph as it heads for the east coast of America Inventor says he accidentally killed Swedish journalist on his submarine by dropping the observation hatch on her head..
  
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• Elderly man (80s) wrestles intruder during south Belfast break-in

  06-09-2017 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man aged in his 80s was injured after he wrestled with an intruder during a break-in at his south Belfast home.
  
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• Notorious criminal Derek Brockwell given indeterminate jail term

  06-09-2017 16:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Britain's most notorious criminals who is already serving 22 life sentences was on Wednesday given an indeterminate jail term by a Belfast court.
  
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• Rise in mental health issues among young, academic selection and 'middle-class' schools harming grades: Major report

  06-09-2017 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A major report on identifying trends in education in economically deprived areas in Northern Ireland has highlighted a rise in mental health problems among young people, academic selection, the legacy of the Troubles and "middle-class" schools as having a detrimental impact on children's achievements in the classroom.
  
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• Brian and Paul among Met Office storm names for 2017-18

  06-09-2017 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The 21 storm names for the 2017-18 season were chosen by the public in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
  
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• Carl Frampton confirms Jamie Moore as new trainer after split from McGuigans

  06-09-2017 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Carl Frampton confirms Jamie Moore as his new trainer after his split from Cyclone Promotions and Shane McGuigan.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Prospects for N Ireland and Republic

  06-09-2017 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The Green and White Army could march on Red Square but it's looking Mosc-no-go for the Boys in Green.
  
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• World class motorsport track for Northern Ireland - rider Irwin voices concerns

  06-09-2017 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans have been approved for an international motorsport race track in Northern Ireland which could create 500 jobs.
  
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• Derry driver jailed after crashing into police road block

  06-09-2017 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  A man who drove a stolen car directly at police officers in Londonderry has been jailed for nearly four years.
  
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• All you need to know as Carl Frampton confirms new trainer

  06-09-2017 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton has confirmed the identity of his new trainer after parting ways with Shane McGuigan.
  
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• Two Northern Ireland venues to host Songs of Praise

  06-09-2017 14:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Songs of Praise will record two programmes in Northern Ireland later this month.
  
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• Police officer drives stolen dumper truck in Derry

  06-09-2017 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A PSNI officer turns construction driver after youths steal a truck from a local building site.
  
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• Rugby rape trial delay warning

  06-09-2017 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster and Ireland rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny raping a woman in Belfast in June 2016.
  
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• Harland and Wolff hopes to be part of Royal Navy plans

  06-09-2017 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Harland and Wolff says it could bring its "commercial edge" to plans to build five frigates across the UK.
  
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• Irish ‘Bat Dad’ to the rescue in County Kerry

  06-09-2017 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Footage of an Irishman's attempt to remove a bat from his family home goes viral.
  
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• Watch: Hilarious moment bat causes havoc in Irish family's kitchen and goes viral

  06-09-2017 13:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A wayward bat has been causing havoc in an unsuspecting Irish family's kitchen and the footage of the incident is absolutely hilarious.
  
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• No role for Dublin in ruling Northern Ireland, but devolution best for all: Prime Minister Theresa May

  06-09-2017 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed - and happily - there will be no role for Dublin in the governing of Northern Ireland if the talks failed, but that restoring devolution was best for all its people.
  
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• Live: Prime Minister's Questions returns after summer break

  06-09-2017 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first Prime Minister's Questions takes place on Wednesday, the first since the summer break - and there will be much to discuss. Follow it live here.
  
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• Ireland v West Indies ODI live on Radio Ulster MW and highlights on BBC One

  06-09-2017 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The one-day international between Ireland and the West Indies on 13 September will be live on BBC Radio Ulster MW, with highlights on BBC One.
  
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• Ryanair cuts cabin baggage limit to speed up boarding

  06-09-2017 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Most customers will be limited to one bag in the cabin, but fees for checked baggage have been cut.
  
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• Rape charge Ireland rugby player Jackson objects to witnesses' evidence, court hears

  06-09-2017 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of two Irish rugby stars facing rape charges will be objecting to evidence from three witnesses, a court has heard.
  
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• Kitchen bat chase video goes viral

  06-09-2017 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Footage of a man's attempt to remove a bat from his home goes viral, with more than 1m views.
  
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• PSNI officer keeps on truckin' in Derry

  06-09-2017 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  A PSNI officer showed off his driving skills to move a stolen dumper truck in Londonderry.
  
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• DUP and Sinn Fein step up efforts to break Stormont stalemate

  06-09-2017 12:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster have pledged to work together to resolve the issues which have held up government in Northern Ireland saying negations have stepped up in recent days.
  
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