Belfast news

• Chief constable Hamilton: Police dealing with budgets 'month to month'

  06-10-2017 22:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chief Constable of the PSNI George Hamilton has said that the police are working with "month-to-month" budgets in the absence of the Executive.
  
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• Bombardier faces proposed 300% duty on plane exports to US

  06-10-2017 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Northern Ireland's largest employers is facing a proposed 300% duty on its exports of planes to the US amid an international trade dispute, the US government said on Friday.
  
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• Why Travelers Are Suddenly Rushing Into Belfast - Wall Street Journal

  06-10-2017 19:39
  Wall Street Journal
  Why Travelers Are Suddenly Rushing Into Belfast
  Wall Street Journal
  I never thought I would stand in the Lower Shankill,” said Jimmy McAleavey, a Belfast-born-and-bred playwright, as we stepped out of a taxi in the West Belfast neighborhood. Jimmy, a friend, gamely joined me and my husband on a Black Taxi tour of Lower ...
  
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• Here's David: BBC's Question Time on its way to Belfast

  06-10-2017 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC flagship current affairs programme Question Time is set to make its way to Belfast with the Northern Irish public asked to apply to appear in the audience.
  
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• Brian McFadden proposes new Irish boyband with pals Jamie Dornan and Niall Horan

  06-10-2017 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Westlife star Brian McFadden has jokingly proposed forming a new Irish boyband with Jamie Dornan and Niall Horan.
  
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• Intruder who entered hotel with knife claimed he was there to start work, court hears

  06-10-2017 16:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An intruder challenged in a hotel while allegedly carrying a knife and wearing a chef's hat and apron claimed he was there to start work, the High Court heard on Friday.
  
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• Emergency crews attend Belfast City Airport after plane returns after take off

  06-10-2017 16:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews were called to Belfast City Airport on Friday morning when an aircraft experienced technical difficulties.
  
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• £150k fraudster has sentence cut after court hears of terminal illness

  06-10-2017 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A financial adviser who targeted an elderly victim in a "wicked" £150,000 investment scam is to have his jail term cut because he is now dying.
  
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• Ex-police officer admits trying to buy gun, ammo and silencer on 'dark web'

  06-10-2017 15:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former PSNI officer has pleaded guilty to trying to buy a gun, ammunition and silencer on the 'dark web'.
  
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• Pictured: Five in court over illegal Northern Ireland parade and wearing paramilitary garb

  06-10-2017 13:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men and a woman have been in court on Friday charged with taking part in an illegal parade and wearing paramilitary style clothing.
  
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• 'Cut the crap - you think anyone in the country believes you?' Nolan and Bryson clash over UVF threats

  06-10-2017 13:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Nolan and loyalist Jamie Bryson have clashed on the radio over the UVF threats in Cantrell Close, with the broadcaster at one point venting his frustration telling the blogger to "cut the crap".
  
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• Nobel Peace Prize: Irish priest nominee praises Ican

  06-10-2017 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Dubliner Fr Shay Cullen has dedicated his life to rescuing Filipino women and children from sex trafficking.
  
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• They’re certainly no Beatles: Liam Gallagher calls out U2... again

  06-10-2017 12:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Gallagher has once again taken aim at Irish rockers U2.
  
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• County Antrim Wrights Group bus firm makes £11m profit

  06-10-2017 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The profit was achieved on turnover of £264m, which was down by more than £10m compared to 2015.
  
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• Puppies dumped and abandoned on doorstep of Northern Ireland hairdressers

  06-10-2017 11:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Meet the six little puppies who were dumped in a blue box and abandoned on a doorstep in Lurgan.
  
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• Watch: Stunning drone footage captures Germany's second goal against Northern Ireland from 150 metres up

  06-10-2017 11:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Germany seemed to be having their own goal of the game competition during the first half at Windsor Park, as they crashed home two unstoppable strikes.
  
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• Brandywell stadium 'should be named after Ryan McBride'

  06-10-2017 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Campaigners want Londonderry's Brandywell stadium to honour the late Derry City captain Ryan McBride.
  
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• Health warning

  06-10-2017 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Fears about the impact of £70m in health cuts and UVF threats make Friday's newspaper headlines.
  
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• Soldier injured in Guildford bomb backs probe call

  06-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of Gerry Conlon and a British soldier injured in the IRA's Guildford bombing are calling for a fresh inquiry into the original police investigation of the case.
  
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• Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire calls on parties to see the bigger picture

  06-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire yesterday urged local politicians to look at the "bigger picture" and strike a compromise to restore power-sharing.
  
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• Forcing Catholics and Protestants to live together never going to work, says Cantrell Close resident as UVF told to lift threats

  06-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UVF is facing growing pressure to withdraw sectarian threats after the Chief Constable blamed the organisation for forcing Catholic families from their south Belfast homes.
  
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• Eamonn Holmes' joy as 'Number 1 Son' announces he's getting hitched

  06-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Proud dad Eamonn Holmes took to Twitter last night to announce his "Number 1 Son" is getting married.
  
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• Bombardier braced for new tariffs blow as US says it is selling C Series on cheap

  06-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bombardier was last night preparing itself for a new setback that could put thousands of its Northern Ireland workers at risk.
  
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• Warning as police search for pipe bomb in Belfast

  06-10-2017 08:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police issued a warning to the Belfast public about a possible pipe bomb planted in a north city neighbourhood.
  
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• We're failing the dying and their carers, says former health chief

  06-10-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vulnerable patients in Northern Ireland are dying while waiting for a hospice bed, a former health chief has said.
  
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• Now let's finish with a flourish and secure a seeded play-off spot: Magennis

  06-10-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's World Cup destiny is still in our own hands despite last night's masterclass handed down by reigning champions Germany in their emphatic 3-1 Windsor Park victory.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Latest travel updates

  06-10-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Follow our feed for the latest traffic updates from across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Shapps’ Tory leadership plot will fizzle out now, say May loyalists

  06-10-2017 07:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Allies of Theresa May have claimed the plot to oust her from Number 10 is set to “fizzle out” after former Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps was identified as the ringleader.
  
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• Growing number of Tories back change of leadership, claims Shapps

  06-10-2017 07:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Tory Party chairman Grant Shapps has said there is growing support among MPs for a leadership contest following Theresa May’s chaotic conference speech.
  
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• Titanic Hotel Belfast: review - The Guardian

  06-10-2017 07:30
  The Guardian
  Titanic Hotel Belfast: review
  The Guardian
  'My room is a blend of art deco black-and-white and brass-cornered wooden furniture. I could have wandered into a state room on a White Star liner.' All photographs Darren Kidd/Press Eye (except where stated). Belfast holidays · British boltholes ...
  
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• Works of art

  06-10-2017 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Paintings by Belfast artist Dawn Crothers brighten up the walls of Belfast's children's hospital.
  
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• Free Rabies Clinic

  06-10-2017 06:50
  Waldo County Humane Society offers rabies shots at Brooks Fire Station, 19 Purple Heart Highway, administered by Dr. Chris Tomalty of Little River Veterinary Hospital in Belfast, free to pet owners who live in Waldo County . Donations gratefully accepted.
  
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• UMaine Hutchinson Center announces Inspired Leadership Program on Diversity and Authenticity

  06-10-2017 02:54
  Belfast, Maine- The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a two-day workshop on Inspired Leadership focusing on diversity and authenticity, Dec. 7-8, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This professional development program will benefit leaders in the fields of education, healthcare, business, nonprofits, human resources and those interested in developing or strengthening leadership skills. Participants will have the opportunity to explore emerging elements of diversity in the Maine workforce, gain new
  
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• Man charged in police helicopter laser probe

  06-10-2017 01:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old man has been charged with endangering an aircraft after a laser was allegedly directed at a police helicopter.
  
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• Man arrested after laser shone at police helicopter in Belfast

  06-10-2017 01:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Officers have arrested a 19-year-old after a laser was directed at a police helicopter.
  
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• 'That wasn't in the plan'

  06-10-2017 00:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill admits Sebastian Rudy’s second-minute goal for Germany "wasn't in the plan" in the 3-1 World Cup qualifying defeat.
  
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