Belfast news

• World Rowing Championships: Rebecca Shorten's GB team into repechage

  26-09-2017 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast rower Rebecca Shorten is part of the Great Britain women's eight that finished third in their heat at the World Championships in Florida.
  
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• Irish abortion law: Referendum 'to be held next year'

  26-09-2017 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The government says a vote on whether to change the country's abortion law will be held next year.
  
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• Trump will not eliminate NI special envoy

  26-09-2017 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson previously said Trump would eliminate international special envoys.
  
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• Spreading the local love at Ondine, new Belfast restaurant

  26-09-2017 21:53
  On a recent busy afternoon at Ondine Oyster + Wine Bar in Belfast, head chef and owner Evan Mallett brought a box of long, reddish-purple and white baby Japanese turnips out from the kitchen to show his staff. "Look at these.
  
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• Nama property deal: Eight being investigated, NCA says

  26-09-2017 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The National Crime Agency says that more than 60 witnesses have now been questioned.
  
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• Cash for refugee schoolchildren not received by schools

  26-09-2017 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  £4,500 was to be provided towards each Syrian child's education costs for a year after they arrived in NI.
  
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• Irish abortion referendum due to be held next summer, Leo Varadkar announces

  26-09-2017 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A referendum on abortion rights in Ireland will likely be held next summer, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.
  
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• Schools built by Western Building Systems face audit after fire safety fears

  26-09-2017 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An audit has been ordered of every school building project overseen by one Northern Ireland company during the past 14 years after fire safety concerns were discovered in five primary schools.
  
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• Good Shepherd Food Mobile to visit Little River Food Pantry

  26-09-2017 19:31
  Good Shepard Food Mobile will visit the Little River Church Food Pantry Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The truck will be filled with food for individuals and families in need. Any resident of Waldo County who is in need of food is welcome to come to the church on Route 1 in Belfast.
  
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• Health cuts consultation 'is a sham', say unions

  26-09-2017 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A letter, signed by 11 health unions, says Department of Health is putting patients "at risk".
  
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• Hearts: Lafferty knows what's at stake, says Budge of player's gambling problem

  26-09-2017 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Hearts owner Ann Budge believes Kyle Lafferty now realises he could lose everything if he does not address a gambling addiction.
  
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• South Armagh: Racists leave Forkhill mother 'scarred'

  26-09-2017 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Police are treating the graffiti on a garden wall of the County Armagh home as a hate crime.
  
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• Martin O'Neill will discuss Republic of Ireland future 'when time is right'

  26-09-2017 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says his future in the post doesn't necessarily depend on whether his team qualify for next year's World Cup finals.
  
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• Jury of Derry man facing Syria terrorism charges fail to reach verdict

  26-09-2017 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A jury, for the second time, in the first case of its kind in Northern Ireland, failed to reach a definitive verdict on a Londonderry man, turned Muslim convert, accused of terrorism in the Middle East three years ago.
  
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• Aircraft called out to deal with spate of burglaries in Newtownabbey

  26-09-2017 17:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives in Newtownabbey have appealed for witnesses after a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries overnight on Monday.
  
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• Watch: Student in hospital after being punched by bouncer in Belfast

  26-09-2017 17:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after a student was taken to hospital after being punched by a bouncer in Belfast.
  
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• Protest against Sperrin gold mine set for £40,000 council conference

  26-09-2017 16:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A protest is set to take place at a three-day event being staged by four of Northern Ireland's district councils over the suspected presence of gold exploration company Dalradian Resources at the event.
  
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• No credibility in self-defence claim of soldier who shot teen, court hears

  26-09-2017 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Self-defence claims raised by a soldier who shot an innocent teenager at point-blank range in Derry 45 years ago have been stripped of all credibility, the High Court heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Lord Mayor launches the Smart City Framework

  26-09-2017 16:45 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Marcell Coetzee: Flanker still out for Ulster but summer signings could return

  26-09-2017 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Jean Deysel, Christian Lealiifano and John Cooney could feature for Ulster against Zebre on Saturday but Marcell Coetzee will again miss out.
  
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• Make-up masterclass: How to get perfect red lips

  26-09-2017 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  From Queen Elizabeth I to Marilyn Monroe and Scarlett Johansson, red lipstick is the colour of choice for influential women.
  
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• SDLP's Claire Hanna finds unlikely babysitter - Arlene Foster

  26-09-2017 15:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's the problem most parents face of a day - just what to do with your child while you're at an event.
  
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• Northern Irish 'happiest people in UK' and it's official

  26-09-2017 15:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People in Northern Ireland are the happiest in the UK, according to official statistics.
  
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• Jordan McConomy: Tribute to fatal Derry assault victim

  26-09-2017 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The boss of Jordan McConomy who died after a city centre assault at the weekend pays tribute.
  
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• Australian TV show Weekend Today broadcasts live from Belfast

  26-09-2017 14:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 1.5 million Australians watched a live broadcast from Belfast over the weekend.
  
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• Vietnamese man in court over charges connected to £400k Tyrone cannabis seizure

  26-09-2017 14:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Vietnamese man was remanded in custody on Tuesday on charges connected to a £400,000 cannabis seizure in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Scott Hogan: Aston Villa striker handed first Republic call-up with Walters out

  26-09-2017 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Uncapped Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan is named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales.
  
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• Fast & Furious Live: The iconic cars from the hit franchise

  26-09-2017 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fast and Furious Live will make a pit stop in Belfast next year as part of its 2018 global tour.
  
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• Dog found fugitive killer Kennedy hiding behind bins after hospital escape in Northern Ireland

  26-09-2017 13:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A dangerous, convicted prisoner who escaped custody while being treated at a Northern Ireland hospital was found hiding behind bins by a police dog.
  
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• Tusk says ‘philosophy’ of UK having Brexit ‘cake and eating it, is at an end’

  26-09-2017 13:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK has abandoned the idea of having its Brexit “cake and eating it”, European Council president Donald Tusk has said.
  
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• Defibrillator fundraiser launched following tragic death of schoolgirl Isobel Anderson

  26-09-2017 13:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fundraising effort has begun to purchase life-saving equipment for two primary schools following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl last week.
  
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• I've got a gambling addiction: Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty opens up in stunning interview

  26-09-2017 12:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty has revealed his fears that his Euro 2016 hopes had been blown in a bookies in East Kilbride.
  
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• I've got a gambling addiction: Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty opens up about his struggles

  26-09-2017 12:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland star Kyle Lafferty has revealed his fears that his Euro 2016 hopes had been blown in a bookies in East Kilbride.
  
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• Poll: Over 70% say PSNI doing a good job and treats people fairly - do you agree

  26-09-2017 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Public confidence in the PSNI has jumped in the past year, a new survey reveals.
  
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• Michael McIlveen killers lose appeal over murder convictions

  26-09-2017 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men who pleaded guilty to the baseball bat murder of a Catholic schoolboy failed in a legal bid to have their convictions quashed for a second time.
  
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• Killers of Northern Ireland boy Michael McIlveen lose appeal over murder convictions

  26-09-2017 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men who pleaded guilty to the baseball bat murder of a Catholic schoolboy failed in a legal bid to have their convictions quashed for a second time.
  
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• Liz Dawn: Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth dies aged 77

  26-09-2017 12:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Coronation Street star Liz Dawn, best known for portraying Vera Duckworth in the ITV soap, has died at the age of 77.
  
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• Belfast office project creates 150 jobs to turn it into city's first future-fit hub - Belfast Telegraph

  26-09-2017 12:11
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  Belfast office project creates 150 jobs to turn it into city's first future-fit hub
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  The renovation of Belfast building Chichester House is creating 150 construction jobs as part of an £8m investment. The Belfast project, which is expected to be completed by late 2018, will bring 46,000 sq ft of office and 5,000 sq ft of modern retail ...
  
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• Happy people

  26-09-2017 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Life satisfaction and happiness ratings hit their highest since records began in 2011, official figures indicate.
  
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• Champions League live scores Sept 26: Spartak v Liverpool, Man City v Shakhtar

  26-09-2017 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius insists that his team's defence should not be the sole focus for why they concede goals - pointing out taking risks usually pays dividends.
  
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• ROUTES: Belfast City confident of new owner's commitment - Flightglobal

  26-09-2017 10:40
  ROUTES: Belfast City confident of new owner's commitment
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  Belfast City airport chief executive Brian Ambrose is confident that the facility's new owner 3i is planning to invest in the gateway for the long term. Speaking to FlightGlobal at the World Routes conference in Barcelona 25 September, Ambrose said he ...and more »
  
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• 'Marching bands should be part of Belfast/Derry European Capital of ... - the Irish News

  26-09-2017 10:26
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  'Marching bands should be part of Belfast/Derry European Capital of ...
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  Marching bands should form part of a joint bid by Belfast and Derry to be named European Capital of Culture, the cities' councils have been advised. Picture by ...and more »
  
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• Stereophonics are coming back to Belfast and here's how to get tickets - Belfast Live

  26-09-2017 10:18
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  Stereophonics are coming back to Belfast and here's how to get tickets
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  Stereophonics have today announced they will embark on a major tour early next year and they'll be stopping off in Belfast on route. The UK arena tour is to celebrate the release of their brand new album 'Scream Above The Sounds'. Having headlined at ...
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  Stereophonics announce Dublin and Belfast shows as part o
  
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• Explainer: Bombardier v Boeing - lowdown on the showdown

  26-09-2017 09:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US Commerce Department is to publish its findings in a trade dispute which could threaten thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Here are some key questions.
  
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• Ex-Oasis star Noel Gallagher says Belfast love song 'one of best I've ever written'

  26-09-2017 08:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Musician Noel Gallagher has described writing a song in Belfast about love as "one of the best things" he has ever done.
  
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• Anger of Poppy Day bomb victim’s son as SF council chief attends IRA tribute

  26-09-2017 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The attendance of Sinn Fein’s Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairman Stephen McCann at a commemoration for IRA volunteers has been branded “disgusting” by one of the survivors of the Enniskillen bomb.
  
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• Probe criticises 'high risk' Invest NI fund facing £30m loss

  26-09-2017 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The taxpayer is expected to lose almost £30m from "high risk" investment schemes designed to support small business expansion in Northern Ireland, Stormont's spending watchdog has said.
  
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